The Manchester hotel that's letting guests pick the playlist

In honour of Record Store Day, Kimpton Clocktower Hotel on Oxford Road, is launching a brand new tailor-made music concierge service. From Saturday, April 23, guests will be able to hand-pick their own soundtrack from a mixture of genres, with vinyl players and a selection of records placed within their room.

The personalised music concierge service is being brought to life via a partnership with Manchester’s very own Clampdown Records, to celebrate the city’s thriving record shops and enviable music heritage. Every year, Record Store Day sees over 260 independent record shops across the UK come together to celebrate their unique culture.

This year, following a two-year hiatus due to pandemic, Record Store Day resumes, and Manchester’s record shops are expected to be full to the brim with record collectors and aficionados looking to snap up exclusive vinyl releases. The day is often marked throughout the UK with in-store artist performances and events.

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Speaking on the launch, Kimpton Clocktower Hotel’s general manager, Johan Scheepers said: “Music lies at the very heart of the Kimpton brand and Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in particular, drawing on the musical heritage ingrained within Greater Manchester as well as celebrating new and emerging talent. From our legendary ‘Come As You Are Weekenders’ to our live DJs sets each weekend, music continues to play a central role within both the hotel and Refuge Bar and Restaurant.

“We are excited to be able to offer a bespoke music concierge service to guests to not only celebrate our musical heritage and create that all important personal experience for every stay, but to continue to support