April 16, 2010 12:47

Oxfam to give away free copies of NME in exchange for unwanted music

Charity shops to give away collecters' edition

Oxfam are giving away free copies of the new issue of NME this weekend (April 17-18) in exchange for unwanted music.

On Saturday and Sunday a free issue will be given to those who donate unwanted music on any format as the stores host a new music swap.

See Oxfam.org.uk/nme for a list of participating store and for more information. The number of issues available in each store will be limited.

NME editor Krissi Murison said: "We've all got old albums in our collections that have been gathering dust for years. Now is the time to dig them out and do something with them! Head to Oxfam.org.uk/nme to swap your unwanted CDs and records for some new sounds. Not only is it a great chance to discover different music, but you'll get a free copy of NME with every exchange too."

The issue given away will be a special collectors cover celebrating the greatest lyricists writing and recording today.