# Record-Breaking Vinyl Records The Forum Presented by Chase Reopens with a World's Biggest Bang By Meghan Young | Published 2014-01-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forum-presented-by-chase References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2014/1/13/5303268/the-forum-hotel-california-vinyl-record-roof) & [fabulousforum](http://www.fabulousforum.com/about/press.html) Formerly one of the sport's industries most historic venues, the Forum Presented by [Chase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chase-sapphire-lounge1) has recently unveiled itself as a first-rate concert venue. It was acquired by [Madison Square Garden Company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bench-seating), who financed the exciting $100 million facelift. To celebrate its return, the building has been decorated in an unprecedented fashion. It boasts the world's biggest vinyl record, which impressively spins at 17mph. Resting a top of the Forum Presented by Chase is 25 tons of material, 15,000 LED lights, 1 mile of aluminum framework and over 5 acres of printed vinyl. All of this comes together to create an enormous [Hotel California](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peninsula-hotel) vinyl record, which is also a fitting tribute to the Eagles, who is set to inaugurate the new Forum. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Venue Renovations:** Investments in venue renovation could attract more customers and help revitalize historic venues, making them profitable business assets. - **Immersive Experiences:** Creating immersive experiences for customers through new design concepts could yield innovative ways to attract and retain customers. - **Growth of Vinyl Records:** With the growing popularity of vinyl records, there is an opportunity for businesses to invest in the production and sale of records. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Live Events Industry:** The live events industry can benefit from investing in venue renovations and immersive experiences, creating more engaging and memorable experiences for customers. - **Audio Industry:** The audio industry can benefit from the growth in vinyl records by investing in the production and distribution of records, and providing innovative turntable technologies. - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry can benefit from investing in venue renovations and immersive experiences, creating new revenue streams and attracting new audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Record-Breaking Skate Megaramps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bulls-building-drop.md) - [Ultra-Heavy Billboard Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-heaviest-billboard.md) - [Record-Breaking Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/largest-cheesecake.md) - [Vinyl Record Credenzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geology-studio.md) - [Musical Monsoon Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooke-bond-taj-mahal-tea.md) - [Visceral Record Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-kinetic.md) - [Immersive Audio Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xo-audio.md) - [Vinyl-Filled Music Room Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinyl-house.md) - [Record-Breaking Gummy Mosaics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gummy-candy-mosaic.md)