Music fans flock to Mansfield’s Four Seasons Shopping Centre as HMV store brings live music to town with Reece Fell Over

Customers enjoyed live music in Mansfield’s Four Seasons Shopping Centre as HMV hosted a Mansfield musician.
By Phoebe Cox
Published 25th Jul 2022, 07:40 BST

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HMV’s Live and Local project launched in 2019 and was created to showcase talent across the country in its stores.

Artists are provided with a free slot to perform their music in front of customers.

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The project’s initial launch was short-lived in Mansfield due to the coronavirus pandemic, which saw the temporary closure of retail shops amid regional government restrictions – but returned on Saturday with a performance by Reece Mee, better known as Reece Fell Over.

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Reece Mee, known by his stage name - Reece Feel Over, performed original songs to a growing crowd of customers.Reece Mee, known by his stage name - Reece Feel Over, performed original songs to a growing crowd of customers.
Reece Mee, known by his stage name - Reece Feel Over, performed original songs to a growing crowd of customers.

The 30-year-old said: “When I saw there was an opportunity to play at HMV I just had to jump on it.

“It was quite surreal to be playing in the same spot I used to search for CDs as a teenager.

“Mansfield is full of musical talent that needs to be showcased.

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“I really hope this inspires and encourages other musicians to come forward and play a show at HMV.”

Steven Coan, assistant manager of the Mansfield HMV store, all smiles through Reece's acoustic set.Steven Coan, assistant manager of the Mansfield HMV store, all smiles through Reece's acoustic set.
Steven Coan, assistant manager of the Mansfield HMV store, all smiles through Reece's acoustic set.

And his performance went down a treat with fans, shoppers and shop staff alike.

Steven Coan, assistant manager of the Mansfield HMV store, said: “It is great to have Live and Local back.

“We are trying to support local artists and spread the word.

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“Artists can come down on a Saturday, perform a free gig, share their music and build a following.

”You can pop into the store or reach out on social media if you are interested – we will be sharing more about upcoming events and posting about Reece’s set on our social media.

“It is a great opportunity for local artists and just amazing that we can bring this support to the community.”

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Musician Daniel Vardy, from Meden Vale, backed the idea.

He said: “Reece is a genuine guy with genius lyrics.

“Live and Local is a great idea to get up-and-coming artists noticed by punters who obviously shop there to find great music.

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“Why not bring the unsigned to the forefront and let people discover real, raw talent?”

Following his HMV set, Reece will be performing a live acoustic set at Percy Picklepackers, Weekday Cross, Nottingham, on Friday, September 2.

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