Hobart music institution Solda's closing after 36 years
Paul Solda-Tenko is closing his long-standing Hobart music shop, Solda's, after 36 years in business. The store, which became a local institution, saw shifts in music consumption from vinyl to CDs and back to vinyl, with a recent surprising resurgence in cassette tapes.
Why it matters
The closure marks the end of a significant cultural hub in Hobart's music scene, reflecting broader shifts in physical media retail trends.
Paul Solda-Tenko was drumming in Hobart's vibrant music scene when he went on to establish a shop selling records, instruments and equipment hire.
Paul reflects on the last 36 years year of Solda's with Hobart Breakfast presenter Ryk Goddard, including his time playing at the "notorious" Empire Hotel and the trends he's seen come and go.
"I sell more tapes, little cassette tapes, than CDs at the moment. But records have really taken off," he says.
Solda's is a Hobart institution for music lovers. ( Supplied: Solda's Music )
Hobart, Music Industry, Retail Industry, Human Interest Transcript Paul Solda-Tenko Well, I'm a drummer and I used to play with a band called The Untouchables and we played a lot of gigs around Hobart. We had a residency at the notorious Empire Hotel. Start time 1am, finish time 5pm. Did it for 12 months.
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