Take it away is an Arts Council England initiative designed to help more people get involved in learning and playing music. The scheme allows individuals to apply for a loan of up to £2,000 for the purchase of any kind of musical instrument, and pay it back in nine monthly instalments, completely interest free.

You can use Take it away to borrow between £100 and £2000 towards the costs of your chosen instrument, and you can also include music stands, sheet music and other accessories to make sure you have everything you need to get playing. 

 

You will need to pay a minimum 10% of the loan amount at the point of sale by debit or credit card. The rest is then paid back over nine months in equal instalments by direct debit. There is no administrative charge or handling fee when you take out the loan, so you will never be paying more for your purchase than the ticket price.

 

For more information, ask in store or go to www.takeitaway.org.uk - call 0161 273 1000 / 1111

Available to UK residents only. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Terms and conditions apply.