Take it away: July 2008

The Contemporary Music Network is renowned for touring the best in cutting edge new music, and their next tour is no exception. We've got a pair of tickets for Approximately Infinite Universe, which showcases acts from the Finland and US underground.

For a chance to win a pair of tickets to see the show at The Cube in Bristol on 26 September, email your contact details to takeitaway@artscouncil.org.uk with Approximately Infinite Universe as the subject.

For details visit www.myspace.com/cmntours

Harp-o-tunities!

Anyone who’s ever thought about trying out the harp but been put off by the expense could take inspiration from this small group in Coventry.

Music Map

The Music Map gives you the heads up on music venues, organisations, shops and events around England that we think you should know about. This month, we’re looking at the East of England.

Happy Birthday Take it away!

It’s a year since the scheme began and over eight thousand people have used Take it away to buy instruments - the equivalent of 2000 string quartets, 300 brass bands or 83 symphony orchestras!