Into the Groove

From February 4th-5th, vinyl addicts from across the world can congregate at the thrice annual Vinilmania festival, a name famous for being the first record fair ever organized in the country. Record lovers can stay in a rented holiday home in Italy and head to the exhibition centre at Parco Exposizioni di Novegro to examine the wares of around 300 exhibitors. The bulk of these are based in Italy, though there are also a significant number of traders from all corners of the world. Everything from classic vinyl and modern compact discs to memorabilia and books is on offer, with activities including concerts and book presentations also taking place at the fair.