A massive Spanish rock and roll memorabilia collection has taken over the historic Casino de Mazarron

Rock fans on the Costa Calida are in for a special treat: the historic Casino de Mazarron has temporarily transformed into a museum of some of the greatest moments in the history of the rock and roll music genre. The exhibition, which has been available since July 3 to the public, gives music lovers an exclusive look at some of the legends, highlights, and fascinating factoids of rock.

Inside a legendary broadcaster’s personal archive

The exhibition features a curated selection from the personal archive of Juan Pablo “El Pirata” Ordúñez, a renowned rock journalist and radio broadcaster in Spain. Ordúñez has spent more than forty years gathering unique keepsakes from his journeys through the rock music industry, making for a collection as authentic as it is interesting.

From local legends to global icons of rock

Visitors to the museum will be able to traverse an impressive variety of rock memorabilia from both national and international rock icons. The collection includes instruments and gear belonging to historic rock stars, autographed merch and unique articles from legendary rock bands including AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Motörhead, Van Halen, Saxon, Aerosmith, and Anthrax, Spanish rock treasures that represent shining local rock bands including Rosendo and Mägo de Oz, and concert tickets and rare tour merch from some of history’s biggest blowout shows.

A lifelong bond with the local music scene

For Ordúñez “El Pirata,” bringing this exhibit closer to Mazarron audiences represents a personal feat. His relationship with the town began more than four decades ago when he attended one of the earliest rock festivals to be carried out in the town, and since then, he has frequently returned to support local cultural and musical initiatives that further establish the town as a hub for rockers.

Dates, opening times, and the upcoming Mazarron Rock Festival

During the opening of the museum, Mazarron’s Councillor for Culture, Jorge Durán, inaugurated the event and emphasised the importance of holding such a special and authentic collection, bringing it closer to true rock fans. This showcase comes ahead of the highly anticipated Mazarron Rock Festival, or Mazarock, on Friday, July 31, which is expected to have a huge and very enthusiastic turnout.

The exhibition will be available through August 30, and admission will be free to the public until capacity is reached, making the showcase a must-see opportunity for Mazarron’s most dedicated rockers. From one true headbanger to the others in Mazarron, this new and exciting exhibition will unite music lovers with one common interest: the vibrant, weird, and devil-may-care history of rock ‘n’ roll.