Record shop owner celebrates

A music shop owner in Wellington is dancing for joy after being shortlisted for a top award.

Emma Perks has just learned that her store, Spinning Around Records in New Street, is one of the best of its kind in the UK.

“The Independent Music Awards have named us as one of the top five independent record shops andI am so proud of this achievement,” said Emma.

“I only opened two years ago so Spinning Around is a ‘new kid on the block’ and yet we are in the top five with some really well-established shops from throughout the country – it is quite humbling.”

Spinning Around was nominated for the award by its customers and Emma has now been invited to an awards ceremony in London later this month.

“I want to say a big thank you to all our customers, a lot of whom are local, but many come from all over the UK. Wellington is a fantastic town to be based in. I love the way it has transformed itself since Covid, with so many great new shops and businesses opening. Visitors who come here are really surprised at what is now has to offer."

Sally Themans of Love Wellington said: “Wellington really is on the up – with award-winning independent retailers and exciting regeneration projects underway – the future is looking very bright for the town." 

Pictured: Emma Perks of Spinning Around Records