This post is not strictly about Tennent’s Vital but is about the independent music store Head in Belfast. This Sunday 9th January they are meant to be closing down. This is extremely sad considering the wide range of music, films and other merchandise available instore. The staff have always been very pleasant and I know that personally I would be in on a regular basis looking for new music. For the local music scene it’s a blow as the store sell a good range of releases from Northern Irish artists. The store also entice bands to play instore gigs most recently highlighted by the appearance of Bombay Bicycle Club.
The store is located in Victoria Square but according to the Save Head Facebook group, the fashion retailer ‘Superdry’ have made an offer to the centre to buy the unit. Despite Head wanting to keep the unit as their own.
What can you to help? Firstly you can like the Facebook group and help spread awareness by sharing it with all your friends and family. Secondly if you can help the management find a new location for the store please get in touch with them.
Couldn’t believe it when discovered Head closed yesterday on a shopping trip to Belfast. Always finish our morning browsing round cds and vinyl. Vinyl selection excellent and prices really competitive. Have to purchase vinyl from England/Wales postage charges adding to the expense. Hope they get another store soon. The staff were really helpful and friendly, exactly what we need to promote our shops at the moment.