National Album Day will return this autumn.
Now in its eight year, and organised jointly by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) and Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA), with support from BBC Radio 2, this year's edition will take place on October 18 and will celebrate rock music.
It will take place in the same week as the Mercury Prize, which also celebrates the album format, and which this year will venture outside of London for the first time, relocating to Newcastle's Utilita Arena on October 16. Head here for details on that.
Previous editions of National Album Day have focused on Women in Music, the albums of the '90s, and Great British Groups. Dr. Jo Twist OBE, BPI Chief Executive, said:
“National Album Day celebrates not just the art of the album, but recognises also the format’s continuing importance at the heart of our music ecosystem and artists being able to tell their stories through a much-loved medium that remains central to so many people’s lives. We invite anyone with a love of the album, and this year with a passion for rock music to take part and contribute.”
Kim Bayley, ERA Chief Executive, said: “At a time when music’s focus is on track-based listening, National Album Day is a unique collaboration between the nation’s streaming services and retailers and the record industry to highlight the uniquely satisfying characteristics of the album format. We are delighted once again to collaborate with the BPI and BBC on what already looks like being the biggest and best National Album Day yet.”
Iain McNay, Cherry Red Records' Founder and Chairman said: “The creativity, genius, commitment and passion that goes into making an album can be extraordinary and is often forgotten in our increasingly track driven culture that has emerged over the past years. The message behind National Album Day is simple; sit down and play an album, new or old, and really, really listen. There can be so much there you have never heard before. It is like a discovery that can be so special and magical and….. it might even change your life…’"
More news and updates are to be revealed over the coming months. Head here for further details on National Album Day.
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