32nd Mega Record and CD Fair, Utrecht Netherlands

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with special guests Jon Savage and Johan Kugelberg

On November 21 and 22, 2009 the 32nd Mega Record and CD Fair will take place at Jaarbeurs Convention Centre, Utrecht, the Netherlands. Over the last 31 sessions this event has built a reputation as THE spot to find and/or experience the most beautiful music related collections, exhibitions, book presentations, autograph sessions and performances. This 32nd fair will highlight the Punk era, with a special exhibition containing memorabilia and unique material from the legendary USA band the Velvet Underground plus the appearance of two very special guests: Jon Savage and Johan Kugelberg. Both are internationally renowned authors and collectors of modern pop culture.

Velvet Underground

This worldwide known event was fully booked since June. With 500 stalls and dealers from 45 different countries the show attracts more and more international attention.

Velvet Underground

At the same weekend the International Collectors Fair celebrates its 30th anniversary. From 1992 onwards the two events take place in the same weekend and visitors have to buy only one ticket to visit them both! Not only you can dig in crates at the record fair, but also you may find beautiful vintage design items and collectables in the other halls.

11.00 hours: press conference of the Old Dutch Music Society

11.15 hours: presentation BR-Music PopOpTV

11.30 - 13.00 hours: Geert and Daniel with Jamaican reggea

13.00 - 14.00 hours: discussion panel

with Jon Savage, Johan Kugelberg, Jan Vollaard and the public

14.00 - 15.00 hours: Bud Benderbe - Velvet Underground hommage

15.00 - 16.00 hours: DJ Jon Savage and DJ Johan Kugelberg punk set

Program Sunday November 22

12.00 - 13.00 hours: DJ Hubeau

13.30 - 14.30 hours: Dusty Stray

14.30 - 15.30 hours: The PopQuiz

15.30 - 17.00 hours: DJ Johnny D

Velvet Underground exhibition and special guests

Press info click here

Jon Savage is the author of "Teenage" and "England's Dreaming" and a conspicuous commentator on popular culture. More info: www.jonsavage.com

Johan Kugelberg is the author of "Born in the Bronx" on the early history of hip hop, "Vintage Rock T-Shirts" and The Velvet Underground - A New York Art’ where Jon Savage has contributed an essay. He is since 1992 the Food and Wine Editor of Ugly Things magazine. His next book is an overview of the punk aesthetic, with contributions from Jon Savage. More info: www.furios.com en www.hyped2death.com

Jon Savage

Jon and Johan will talk under supervision of Dutch (music) journalist Jan Vollaard with each other and with the audience about "England's Dreaming", The Velvet Underground, rock fanzines, the history of punk, and the problems and pleasures of archiving and documenting popular culture. They are both available for book signings.

Velvet Underground

The exhibition Velvet Underground a New York Art is based on the book with the same name edited by Johan Kugelberg with contributions by Lou Reed, Moe Tucker, Jon Savage and Vaclav Havel. The exhibitions contains several famous Andy Warhol designs like gig posters, handbills and album covers from the early stages of this highly influential avant-garde Rock band.

Velvet Underground

Bud Benderbe (USA) will highlight the exhibition with his live interpretation of Velvet Underground covers in lounge/disco style.

Bud Bunderbe

Michael Jackson expo at VerzamelaarsJaarbeurs

The Dutch Michael Jackson Fan club will show their most rare and beautiful items like golden awards, Neverland memorabilia, stage clothing, coins, limited editions autographs and so on in hall 11.

Michael Jackson

The Mega Record and CD fair with more than 500 stalls from over 45 different countries is a true happening for all music lovers. Open Saturday November 21 from 09.00 until 18.00 hours and Sunday November 22 from 10.00 until 17.00 hours

For more information call 00 31 0229 213891 during office hours or email: info@recordplanet.nl