What’s it like at The RecordShop?

More Than Just Music: The Hidden Gems Inside The RecordShop

Stepping into The RecordShop is like taking a journey through music history—vinyl-lined walls, vintage CDs, and the unmistakable hum of great tunes filling the air. But beyond the crates of records and musical treasures, our space offers so much more.

From an intimate recording studio to a lively performance space, and even a pool table and bar area, The RecordShop is more than just a store—it’s a hub for creativity, community, and good vibes.

🎙️ The Recording Studio: A Hidden Heaven for Artists

Tucked away upstairs, beyond the aisles of classic albums, lies one of our best-kept secrets: a fully equipped high-quality recording studio. Designed for musicians and producers, this intimate space offers professional gear, soundproofing, and a cozy, inspiring atmosphere.

Whether you’re recording your next big hit, mixing tracks, or producing a full album, our studio is a haven for both emerging and seasoned artists looking to bring their ideas to life. Music is about more than just sound—it’s about expression, and this space was built for just that.

🎶 Live Music, Up Close and Personal

At the heart of The RecordShop, you’ll find a vibrant live music space—perfect for intimate performances, spontaneous jam sessions, and special in-store events.

With a quality sound system, microphone, and a cozy mini stage, this setup brings the energy of live music right into the shop. Whether it’s a local artist debuting their latest work or an impromptu acoustic set, you never know what kind of magic you’ll stumble upon. It’s a place where musicians connect directly with their audience, and where you can discover fresh sounds while supporting local talent.

🎱 Chill, Play, and Sip in Our Bar & Pool Area

Music isn’t just about listening—it’s about feeling, connecting, and having a great time. That’s why we’ve created a laid-back bar and pool table area where music lovers can unwind.

Whether you’re celebrating your latest vinyl find, catching up with friends, or just soaking in the vibe, this space offers the perfect blend of music, games, and great company. Grab a drink, challenge someone to a game of pool, and enjoy the ever-present soundtrack of legendary tunes in the background.

The importance of inclusive work experiences for young people

The RecordShop is excited to announce our recent partnership with students from Mencap and Grove School here in Haringey, offering meaningful work experience opportunities. Through this initiative, students will participate in work experience tailored to introduce them to various aspects of a professional workplace, including customer service and managing creative projects. This opportunity is designed not only to provide hands-on experience, but to also build their confidence and interpersonal skills in a real-world environment, preparing them for life beyond the classroom. 

This collaboration highlights the importance of inclusive work experiences for young people, especially those with learning disabilities or additional needs. 

By engaging with tasks and responsibilities at The RecordShop, students gain practical skills, improve their problem-solving abilities and build valuable connections with the local community. 

Such opportunities empower them to see their potential, build self-reliance and better navigate future employment. 

We are thrilled to play a role in supporting their growth and creating a more inclusive and supportive local environment. 

Music Cities Awards 2024: RecShop Up for the Win

We are thrilled to announce that we have been nominated for Best Initiative to Support Music and Careers Development at the 2024 Music Cities Awards – a global music, arts and culture competition, set to take place from 7-9 December, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

This is a fab testament to everyone’s hard work, empowering young artists to jam some groovy beats, give back to their local community, make new mates or just chill.

36 awesome nominees! 10 top notch judges from the arts industry! Which one of us will win the judges hearts, and ultimately, the award?

To learn more about the Music Cities Awards, and our co-nominees, please visit www.musiccitiesevents.com/awards

Boost Your Stage Presence: Tips and Tricks to Create and Share without Fear! 

We held a smashing workshop at The RecShop today. 

We invited young people aged 14-25 to come along, they were able to learn about how they can face their fears and grace the stage more confidently. 

Here are some words from those who took part today:

Lillian (young artist, enjoys music at school) – Today’s Boost your Stage Presence Workshop was hard work and I got do a lot. I was able to finalise 2 verses and a chorus from my own song and record it.

Maria (weekly volunteer Youth Worker) – Today, it felt very motivating to work with Lillian, a talented and promising young artist who is now on his second workshop with me.

For those who missed out or want more from us, please see our events page for more events like this right here at The RecordShop, inside The Mall.

The RecordShop’s FREE CV Session!

Presenting all your experiences, skills and knowledge in a document can be a feel like a daunting challenge! Often, you may feel like you are babbling on or are not sure where to focus the direction of your professional pitch.

Many of us know we are capable and fit to fulfil the position or job of our dreams but fall short on presenting exact points that make us the perfect candidate. It is important to stand out and create a solid demonstration of your knowledge and ability, which is exactly why we are presenting a FREE CV workshop where you can get professional guidance on writing, editing and curating the perfect CV for your role. Whether you are just starting or well on your way on composing, we are here to give focused advice to sharpen the aim and points within and make you land that dream role!

Come along to The RecordShop in The Mall (Wood Green) on the 6th, 13th and 20th of June and have your CV reviewed!

Make sure to secure a spot!

Explore West Africa with Alai and Moussa 

Greetings everyone.

Feeling mad for music and an adventure? Seeking to reconnect with your native roots? Or return to the magnificent motherland?

Why not explore the West African continent with us at The RecShop on Sunday 5th May 2024, at 2pm.

You can enjoy four whole hours of authentic West African music with friendly faces.

Play along to the beat of the balafons and dance along to the Djembe drums! 

Rithika

Tesco Stronger Starts! Vote for The RecShop today!

We are delighted to have been put forward for the Tesco Stronger Starts customer vote scheme. The scheme offers organisations like us to receive grants of up to £1500, and it is all decided by Tesco customers as to how much funding we will receive. You will be able to vote for us in 13 different stores around Haringey, so next time you visit please make sure you vote for us!

You can vote for us at the following stores:

Stores which will vote on your project
Please see below a list of stores taking part in the voting on your project.  Feel free to share this list of stores amongst your supporters and within your community.   

6201    Bounds Green Rd Exp     Small unit      N11 2PP
6845    Tottenham West Gr Exp   Small unit      N15 3QR
3238    South Tottenham Large unit      N15 4AJ
4688    220 Park Lane Tottenham Small unit      N17 0HY
6490    Tottenham Hal Vil Exp   Small unit      N17 9NE
6432    Wd Grn Lordshp Ln Exp   Small unit      N22 5JH
5929    Turnpike Lane Express   Small unit      N22 6BS
3445    Wood Green Express      Small unit      N22 8JD
2727    Highgate High St Exp    Small unit      N6 5JG
3477    Swain Lane Highgate     Small unit      N6 6QX
5383    Salsbry Haringay Exp    Small unit      N8 0RX
5382    Hornsey High St Exp     Small unit      N8 7NX
2383    Crouch End Express      Small unit      N8 8DU

Find out more here: https://tescostrongerstarts.org.uk/

Mothering Sunday Special – Art Attack & Yak at Wood Green – Sunday 10th March 2024, 2-5pm

Hello you marvellous mothers and wonderful women out there. How would you like to jump in and join us for a fun filled afternoon of paint, prizes, love and laughter at Wood Green?

Once we welcome everyone at 2pm we’ll bring out our brushes, pop out our paints and pop up our canvas at 2.30pm. Let us splash some fabulous colour onto those blank canvas.

Prepare for some friendly competition at 4pm with some great prizes in for the taking.

Once we crown the competition winners we will rock the stage, sing and dance the day away. Gear up for an up beat party at 4.15pm! Sounds terrific? Click here to book your tickets https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/art-attack-and-yak-international-womens-day-mothers-day-special-tickets-846363906227?aff=erelexpmlt

Rithika

Weekly Jams!

The Recshop invites all musical talent to join our weekly jam sessions, held every Wednesday at 2pm. No sign up required, all you need to do is come to us at The Mall Wood Green and start playing along. 

The aim of our jam sessions is to help musicians in the local area have a safe space to relax, meet other like minded individuals, and to enjoy playing music, regardless of what style, instrument, or skill level. We encourage everyone to bring their personal styles of playing into these sessions, we always love to hear the different musical backgrounds of everyone here. 

Jam sessions are also held before our monthly open mic nights to encourage musicians to perform on our stage.

Henry