His Master’s Voice, more commonly known as HMV closed their Eastbourne store on 3rd January 2026. 

This store has been a popular and well-loved hub of music, media, and fandoms since 2021 (when it first opened in the Beacon). 

Over a century old now, the company is beloved throughout the nation. 

HMV has it all, from CDs and band t-shirts to Funko Pops and plushies. 

The music store has had its fair share of turbulence as well, switching from owner to owner and even “administration” (also known as Bankruptcy). 

Entering administration in 2019 for a few months before being bought by their current owners, Canada-based Sunrise Records. 

If you’ve been to the Beacon recently, you may have seen the store put up closing posters, but why? 

The store is not renewing its lease with the Beacon due to its failure to agree on new terms with its landlord. 

An HMV spokesperson said: 

"Our lease has come to an end on our current premises, and we couldn’t reach a commercially viable agreement with the landlord to extend our tenure.”- HMV spokesperson to Sussex World 

 

But rest assured, this is not the end of HMV in Eastbourne. 

"We are actively seeking a new outlet in the town and hope to reopen in the near future.” - HMV spokesperson to Sussex World

 

While we wait for the opening of the new HMV store, here are alternative places to shop for your favourite artist’s new album, movie DVDs and more. 

The Vinyl Frontier on Grove Road has a large vinyl selection as well as being a cafe and having live music; great stop to listen, eat and shop! 

Not Just a Record Shop on the seaside has second-hand CDs, cassette tapes, DVDs, stereo equipment and more, a gem of a place. 

Charity shops like Oxfam often sell CDs as well; it’s definitely worth a shot to see what you may find. 

Posters UK has movie, television and music posters, merch, and tees.