Do you want to play?

Take it away is an Arts Council 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 installments, completely interest free.

Take it away is open to everyone (over the age of 18), but primarily designed to help those who might otherwise be unable to afford an instrument appropriate for their needs.

Typical 0% APRSaxophonists - courtesy BBC

How do I Take it away?

First, decide which saxophone that you want to buy. If you don't know what you're looking for,  our staff will be able to give you help and advice in selecting the right instrument for your needs.

Once you've made your decision, you can apply for a Take it away loan to finance your purchase. You will need to use a credit or debit card to pay the 10% deposit.

To apply for a loan you need to be:

  • 18 years old or over*
  • A permanent UK resident
  • Hold a bank or building society account capable of handling direct debit payments

* if you are under 18, your parent or guardian can apply for a Take it away loan on your behalf. Loans are subject to status. Terms and conditions apply.

How much can I borrow?

Loans are available up to £2,000, or as little as £100. The loan amount can be a part-payment towards an item that costs more than £2,000, or you can buy several lower value items with a combined value of up to £2,000 or more.

You will need to pay a minimum 10% of the loan amount at the point of sale. The rest is then paid back over nine months in equal installments. 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.

TAKE IT AWAY APPLICATION FOR UK RESIDENTS ONLY - Please provide the following information:

 Full Name & Title 
    Home Address      
       Post Code        
   Home Phone         Mobile Phone     
          E-mail        

   Date of birth 
Do you own  or rent  your home address above?
Are you employed   self-employed  a student   What is your annual income? 
Do you have a Visa   Mastercard   Amex   Cheque Guarantee Card
The Card Number of the card to be used for the deposit 
Bank Name               
Bank Account Name:  
Bank Account Number 
          Sort Code         
        Bank Address      
     Bank Post Code

Goods Required

QTY                  DESCRIPTION                                                                 DISCOUNT
 PRICE £
  Total Amount £
    Less Deposit (Minimum 10%)
  Balance on HP (Maximum £2,000) £
  TOTAL CHARGE FOR CREDIT   
Repayable by 9 monthly installments.      Full written details on request.
 

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