
Music making
for the masses.
Take it away offers interest-free loans for musical instruments, equipment, and software—helping musicians of all ages and abilities get what they need to play, learn, and grow.
For musicians
Make music making your thing with interest-free finance. Quick, accessible, and made to support every stage of your musical journey.
For retailers
Inspire, empower and boost sales with interest-free loans for your customers — backed by Arts Council funding and built to grow your business.
“Excellent scheme which enabled us to purchase a piano for practising for our son which has made a big difference to his rate of progress.”
“Thank you for enabling me to enjoy playing again. It was becoming difficult with my worn out Clavinova and now I can enjoy myself more easily again.”
“The Take it away scheme has enriched my life and given me more confidence to start my own Jazz Band.”
“The scheme enabled me to play instruments I’d only ever dreamed of. Without it, it would have remained only a dream.”
“It's a brilliant scheme – as a parent you are often buying big ticket items for more than one child – lap top, etc. This scheme made our purchase of the flute possible. And the lack of interest means you don't feel 'fleeced' like you usually do with credit agreements. Fantastic.”
“Thank you for thinking of those who wish to take up music! It really makes a huge difference not to be forced to rent or buy second hand. It gives options as the musician gets more experienced.”
News and stories

Meet the member: Bridgewood and Neitzert
04/07/2025
Our network of Take it away retailers is as rich and diverse as the community of musicians counting on their expertise and support throughout…

Accessible by design
29/05/2025
Accessible by design: the MIDI joystick you can play with one finger We spoke to the team behind CMPSR, the gaming-style music-making instrument that puts…

Bridging the Gap
29/05/2025
Bridging the Gap: Making Audio Editing Accessible for the Visually impaired Dive into the experiences of a visually-impaired community of audio engineers and music…

My Take it away Story – in conversation with Abbey Thomas
29/05/2025
My Take it away Story – in conversation with Abbey Thomas Over a decade ago, musician Abbey Thomas purchased a mandolin with the help…