With interest-free loans for musical instruments, equipment, software and tuition, we help to support musicians at every level. As well as helping people become better musicians, we work with our retail partners to become stronger businesses.
Take it away is available in over 130 shops in England and Northern Ireland, most of which also sell online. Find your nearest one store.
We work with our retail partners to become stronger businesses. By investing our Arts Council grants in subsidised service charges, funding point-of-sale materials and supporting marketing campaigns, we help our retailers secure and build their place on the High Street.
For any music creator, knowing where and how to look for financial support for your projects is invaluable.
We’ll be updating this page on a monthly basis with the latest opportunities (and deadlines) for creative grants that will help you on…
Nathan Holder is a name that’s become synonymous with promoting diversity in music education. He works as a consultant and speaker within the sector to address bias and underrepresentation in music education resources, departments, hubs and boards. He was named…
Did you know that £267 million is lost every month by inaccessible high street shops? Music shops that get this right can attract new customers and maintain customer loyalty.
Disability Awareness Training, developed by the MIA, Creative United, and Attitude is…
Disabled music charity The OHMI Trust, is celebrating its tenth anniversary in matching disabled musicians with the adapted instruments they need to make music.
The charity was established in 2011, with no money, only two trustees, and two volunteers. Fast forward…
After delays and cancellations due to the dreaded C, we’re very excited that Learn To Play is back this year 🎉
During Learn to Play 2019, over 10,000 participants received a free taster music lesson together with information on buying an…
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