By Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Parkinson’s Books in Southport is looking forward to hosting its popular annual Record Store Day Celebrations.
The iconic shop, at 361-363 Lord Street in Southport town centre, will host the Audio Book event between midday and midnight this Saturday (12th April 2025).
Admission is free before 5pm, with a ticket only event from 5pm onwards.
Parkinson’s Books will be open as usual during the day.
There is a superb line-up of top local DJs including:
Seani Mac
Miech Martin
Adam Rynhart
Andy Parkinson
Paulie
You can buy tickets here: Tickets: Audio Book Record Store Day Celebration | Parkinsons Books Southport Sat 12 April 2025
Tickets are £22 plus booking free.
Parkinson’s Books owner Andy Parkinson said: “We have been hosting our Record Store Day Celebration every year since 2017.
“We have five great DJs, it’s always a fantastic atmosphere.
Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
“We have always sold all types of second records at Parkinson’s, so people will be able to browse what we have.
“There are five or six shops in Southport town centre selling vinyl now, it’s become a place that’s a great day out for record collectors and DJs.
“We have three floors of books and records open to the public, with our Record Store Day Celebration taking place on the first floor, where we have an Audio Book DJ booth.
“We’ll have some huge speakers stacked against the wall.
“From 5pm, people with tickets will be able to come along, enjoy the event and bring their own booze.
“We’re really looking forward to seeing everyone.”
Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Parkinsons of Southport – ‘Not Just Any Old Bookshop’ is boasted on its sign – has taken pride of place on Lord Street for the past four decades – a real treasure trove waiting to greet shoppers.
Many people don’t know this much-admired family business exists due its hidden location.
The business is situated at the end of a small alleyway between the Lakeland clothes shop on one side and the former 92 Degrees coffee shop on the other side, near Lord Street’s junction with Nevill Street.
Once inside, visitors will find three floors – and an outside area – filled with thousands of rare books, seashells, collectibles, CDs, vinyl records, gemstones, rocks, antiques, minerals, fossils, maps, prints, manuscripts, curios, and much besides.
The shop has delighted generations of Sandgrounders and visitors alike for more than four decades.
Parkinson’s Books was first opened on Princes Street in Southport town centre – opposite Les Dodd’s snooker centre – by Tony Parkinson, Andy’s Dad, back in 1981. Tony sadly passed away in December 2018.
In the late 1970s he had enjoyed doing book searches before going on to open his shop alongside his family. He had a Master Degree in Zoology and taught throughout Europe.
In 1983 the shop moved above Lakeland on Lord Street, before moving to its present site in 1986. It has been a popular fixture for families ever since.
Andy Parkinson is also a talented DJ who runs Audio Book, which brings music to events such as Southport Food and Drink Festival and in recent years has hosted special one-off Audio Book events at Parkinson’s Books, showcasing local and international DJ talent.
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