About Ian

DJ. Photographer. Journalist. Collector.

Ian Bell was a curator and collector of popular music and memorabilia, fostering and leading musical culture in Adelaide for over 40 years. His tools and artistry spanned nightclubs, festivals, events, music retail, music journalism, design, music collections, poster collection, digital communication and social media.

His musical contribution to Australia linked four generations of music lovers with unique knowledge and insight, born out of a lifetime of commitment to, and love of, popular music.

lan’s passion for bands and music over his life, is reflected in his unique vinyl, autograph, poster and media collections.

DJ Ian

Ian Bell seated as a computer
Ian Bell with camera in front of framed photos

As a respected music photographer, lan's work appeared in NME, The Advertiser, Rip It Up, dB Magazine, on CD sleeves, posters and in a number of books. An exhibition of his work, My Camera Never Lies, was held in 2018.

autographed records

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Ian’s collection of signed records is up for sale.

New items added every month.

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