As HMV 150 Oxford Street closed its doors for the final time last night I reflect on one of my favourite memories from the place.
Back in September 2012 I'd been perusing the CD section of HMV's former flagship store when I ended up buying Two Door Cinema Club's second album Beacon. As it turned out my purchase came with some wristbands to an in-store gig - which I was told was happening in about 10 minutes time. Upon finding my brother, a security guard noticed I was holding the wristbands and ushered me behind some barriers under the impression we were the first of the queue that was snaking out the building to arrive inside. I was soon to learn we'd somehow got ourselves what was literally the best spot in the place. I overhead a few girls stood behind me moaning about the long hours they'd spent queueing before the band came on stage and they erupted into screams. I'm sorry to admit all my writhes of guilt were soon washed away by the flawless performance displaying new songs from the new album along with older singles from their début Tourist History. Seeing the now stadium-touring, festival-headlining band Two Door Cinema Club play an intimate acoustic set was pretty cool, especially when stood metres away. So thanks for that one, HMV Oxford Street. I'll miss you.
Oh and dear the die hard TDCC fans stood behind me, I am actually very sorry I sort of accidentally jumped the queue. If it makes you feel better, my brother accidentally crushed the case of my signed Beacon CD in his bag on the way home.
Amelia Holloway
@ameliazsz
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