The cultural association Salvadiscos celebrates its fifth anniversary this July. It will do so this Saturday, July 18, with a party in Santa Madrona square in the Poble-sec neighborhood of Barcelona. There will be a graffiti workshop, barbecue, cocktails, and sessions by Dani Setti, Sama Yax, and Repe.
All of this to celebrate half a decade since it opened its doors with the aim of "creating a space dedicated to music and vinyl culture," say its promoters. Since then, Salvadiscos has consolidated itself as a meeting point for DJs, selectors, artists, and the public, combining musical programming with a specialized store and an associative space open to everyone.
Five years go a long way
During this time, local DJs and international artists have passed through its booth, and the collective has promoted activities both at its premises and in public spaces. They have organized sessions in Santa Madrona square, in parks and festivals, and have collaborated with other cultural collectives in the city. At the same time, they have maintained a stable program throughout the year, turning the venue into a reference space for the community linked to vinyl music.
Born to save records
Salvadiscos was born with the idea of recovering the social dimension of music: a place to listen, share knowledge, and create bonds around records, beyond consumption or nightlife.
On the occasion of the anniversary, the collective wanted to emphasize all the people who have been part of the project during these five years. All its workers, partners, neighbors, and people who have contributed to keeping alive an independent cultural space that opens five days a week and is committed to local culture. For this reason, from their Instagram account, they have invited the community to share their first memories linked to the project: the first record bought, the first session discovered, the first concert... A good way to celebrate years and do so by sharing good memories in a space that is a cultural refuge for music lovers. And it is an association that has wooden shelves in its premises that house more than 8,000 vinyl records. A fact that has made them a sanctuary for vinyl lovers who want to enjoy different DJ sessions with analog sound.
