Victrola Record Club Launches to Double-Sold-Out Crowds at Stage Red in Fontana

Inaugural Vinyl Night, Curated by Grammy-Winning Producer and Hometown Icon IZ Avila, Sees Demand Soar Past Capacity As New Music Destination Ignites the Inland Empire

Fontana, CA (March 17, 2026) – The first-ever Victrola Record Club made its debut on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Stage Red with a sold out VIP listening experience curated and hosted by Grammy-winning producer and hometown icon IZ Avila, that shattered expectations — demand soared so high that Stage Red doubled the venue’s capacity to keep up. The response prompted Stage Red to open overflow space on its outdoor patio with DJ Phyz Ed to accommodate demand, making the inaugural Vinyl Night a double sell-out before doors even opened.

The launch event continued the momentum into Saturday, March 14, when Stage Red hosted a sold out performance by Oingo Boingo Former Members, with the Victrola Record Club space activated as an exclusive pre-show experience for concertgoers. To commemorate the first sold-out concert since the launch of the Victrola Record Club, Victrola presented custom slipmats and turntables to each band member.

A New Kind of Listening Experience

The Victrola Record Club transforms Stage Red’s VIP room into an intimate, curated music lounge — part speakeasy, part listening room. Guests explore vinyl at individual listening stations, each outfitted with Victrola turntables. Custom red KLH Model Seven Loudspeakers provide room-filling sound, while a growing collection of records — including signed vinyl from local artists — lines the walls. The Club also highlights “The Red Collection” — a must-have selection of vinyl spanning genres curated exclusively by IZ for any music lover.

 
DJ IZ, the creative force behind Vinyl Night, set the tone with an all-vinyl DJ set, spinning requests and curating an atmosphere that bridges generations of music lovers. Guests enjoyed Humano tequila sampling and local Fontana cuisine throughout the evening. 

VIP guests at the inaugural event received numbered premier listener metal cards — cementing the experience as something exclusive and collectible.

Community Momentum

The partnership between Victrola and Stage Red reflects a shared commitment to music culture in the Inland Empire. Local bands have already begun contributing signed vinyl to the club’s collection, and interest from the Fontana community has been immediate.

“Opening the Victrola Record Club at Stage Red feels like a natural extension of what Victrola has always stood for, bringing people together through music,” said Jamie Dillon, VP of Marketing at Victrola. “Stage Red is already a gathering place for artists and fans in the Inland Empire, and creating a space where people can slow down, listen together, and discover records in a meaningful way reflects our mission of helping create lifelong music memories for everyone. Vinyl has always been about more than sound; it is about connection, conversation, and community. That is exactly the spirit we are excited to build with the Victrola Record Club at Stage Red.”

 
What’s Next

Victrola Record Club Vinyl Nights will continue every other Wednesday night at Stage Red, with upcoming dates including April 8, 2026.

For more information and upcoming events, visit StageRedFontana.com and to experience the Victrola Record Club, visit victrola.com/stage-red.

About Stage Red

Originally built in 1937 as a single-screen movie theater, Stage Red is a cherished historic landmark that stands at the heart of the city’s revitalization efforts. Acquired by the City of Fontana in 2003, the venue underwent a comprehensive five-year restoration, thoughtfully blending its vintage charm with modern construction standards. Now serving as the city’s first major venue of its kind, Stage Red, A Sammy Hagar Venue, represents a bold first step in an ambitious vision to transform downtown into a vibrant hub of entertainment and community life, breathing new energy into an area rich with potential.

About Victrola

Since 1906, Victrola has been a trusted name in music, pioneering products that bring the warmth and nostalgia of vinyl into modern homes. From turntables and speakers to innovative listening experiences, Victrola’s mission is to connect people through the power of music and timeless sound.