We Turn Tables – BBE Record Store Takeover Day

A few weeks ago, something very special happened at the BBE record shop.

This wasn’t an in-store session: it was a We Turn Tables takeover. The day marked

the first time the Union Audio Orbit 6 had been used at the venue, installed

by Gillman Audio specifically for the occasion.

The DJs had flown in from Limerick especially for the day, bringing the underground

We Turn Tables energy across the water to London.

The difference was clear right from the off. The Orbit 6 delivered warmth, depth and

analogue clarity. Basslines had more substance, vocals had more texture and

presence. The rotary format encouraged longer blends and intentional audio

storytelling — a perfect match for a vinyl-only celebration.

The lineup, in order of performance, was:

A.O.D

Vic Bradshaw

Southi

Chris Hewitt

Ross Purcell

Each DJ brought their own identity to the booth. Deep soul, groove-led house, rare

discoveries and timeless tunes were played and mixed perfectly through the Orbit

6’s fully analogue signal path.

The music was a soundtrack to a day when an iconic record shop evolved from a

retail space into cultural hub. Regulars arrived early, before new visitors started

following the sound in from the street.

Photographer Dante Dubskate captured the ambiance of energy, focus and connection perfectly; from hands on vinyl to heads nodding in sync.

The Union Audio Orbit 6 defined the day. With installation by Gillman Audio, it

performed flawlessly, setting a new standard for how the BBE space can sound.

Couldn’t be there on the day or want to relive the experience?

Check out the recordings on Mixcloud!

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Credit: Dante Dubskate