Let's Dive into Nostalgic LP Music: 'Damyang LP Music Recharge Station' Opens Its Doors

Expecting Revitalization of Damyang Old Downtown as a Complex Cultural Space Blending Various Cultural Experiences

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Damyang LP Music Recharge Station, jointly promoted by Damyang-gun, Jeonnam (Governor Lee Byeongno) and Gwangju MBC (President Kim Nakgon), opened on the 20th.

According to the county on the 21st, the Damyang LP Music Recharge Station, constructed last October on the site of the old Damyang Youth Culture Center as part of the Damyang-eup Urban Regeneration New Deal Project, opened with a total floor area of 983㎡ across one basement floor and three above-ground floors.

In particular, the Damyang LP Music Recharge Station exhibits about 23,000 original LPs and 5,000 CDs owned by Gwangju MBC. This includes original albums from the Beatles and others who dominated the 70s and 80s, attracting attention.

The first floor Dambit Hall houses a marketing hall promoting Damyang’s cultural tourism and a large LED screen, while the second floor offers a space to explore the evolution of various music genres and an experience area where visitors can use LP players directly.

The third floor is equipped with digital broadcasting equipment, where DJs will personally receive and play visitors’ stories and song requests using LPs and digital systems, alongside live performance events.

Meanwhile, a special exhibition commemorating the opening is also prepared. It includes displays tracing the history of now-defunct music magazines such as “Monthly Popsong” and “Hot Music,” as well as exhibitions of albums by singers from Damyang, Gwangju, and Jeonnam, and showcases musicians who marked milestones in Korean popular music history by era.

Going forward, Damyang-gun and Gwangju MBC plan to carry out projects necessary for the successful promotion of the Damyang-eup Urban Regeneration New Deal Project, tourism revitalization, and support for cultural and artistic activities through various programs and events.

Regular events such as live commerce sales of Damyang’s bamboo products and agricultural goods, “Dambit DJ Day” where applicants become DJs themselves, and “Dambit My Heart’s LP Day” showcasing personal LP collections will be held.

Additionally, special events like amateur DJ contests, singing along to Kim Jeongho’s songs, and music festivals inviting nostalgic 70s and 80s singers will continue to be held.

Governor Lee Byeongno said, “I hope many people will not travel far for cultural activities but visit the Damyang LP Music Recharge Station to see, hear, and enjoy old memories and experience various cultural activities.”

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