Take it away: July 2008

Take it away: September 2008 Take it away is an Arts Council initiative designed to help more people get involved in learning and playing music.

Win a pair of tickets to John Matthias's album launch! He's one third of the trio to win the PRS Foundation's New Music Award, and his new album, Stories From The Watercooler, is out next month on Counter Records.

For a chance to win a pair of tickets to see the show at the Bush Hall, West London, on October 8th, just email your contact details to: takeitaway@artscouncil.org.uk with John Matthias as the subject.

Musicguard

Once you've bought your instrument with Take it away, you might want to consider insuring it as your next step. We've got some advice and a great offer from the team at Musicguard for you. 

End of the Road Festival

Hailing from our ‘Most Musical City', Liverpool band The Affection won Take it away's prize to represent their home city at a leading UK festival this summer, playing live to 5,000 people.

Fragmented Orchestra

Interview with the creators of an intriguing new project from Jane Grant, John Matthias and Nick Ryan winners of this year's PRS Foundation's New Music Award.

Record-Play

Are you the lucky band who could benefit from a package of resources and money worth well over £20,000 from London based music consultancy Record-Play?