Family-run, musician-led music store in South Wales. We specialise in new & pre-owned gear, percussion hire, and expert advice you can trust.

Assisted Instrument Purchase Scheme (AIPS) Wales

Save 20% on trusted student instruments by purchasing VAT-free through your local school music service network.

How the VAT-Free School Scheme Works

The Assisted Instrument Purchase Scheme (AIPS) is an official government program designed to make music education more accessible. If your child receives regular instrumental or vocal tuition through their state school or local regional music service, you are eligible to purchase their instrument completely VAT-free, resulting in a 20% saving off normal high-street retail pricing.

To qualify for the scheme, the purchase must meet a few simple criteria:

  • The student must be in full-time education at a local authority state school.
  • The instrument must be appropriate for the student's current level of tuition and used in school lessons or ensembles.
  • The order must be processed via your local area's music service hub and delivered directly to the school or service center network.

Use our interactive map module or select your specific local authority, county, or music service co-operative from the dropdown options below to find your specific application forms, local contact details, delivery options, and tailored student instrument carousels.

Select Your Region Below

South Wales ▼
Newport Cardiff County Vale of Glamorgan Monmouthshire Caerphilly Torfaen Blaenau Gwent Rhondda Cynon Taf Merthyr Tydfil Bridgend
West Wales ▼
Swansea Neath Port Talbot Carmarthenshire Ceredigion Pembrokeshire
North & Mid Wales ▼
Powys Gwynedd Isle of Anglesey Conwy Denbighshire Wrexham Flintshire
Find your local music service Ceredigion Pembrokeshire Carmarthenshire Powys Swansea Neath Port Talbot Bridgend Vale of Glamorgan Rhondda Cynon Taf Merthyr Tydfil Caerphilly Cardiff County Newport Monmouthshire Torfaen Blaenau Gwent Gwynedd Isle of Anglesey Conwy Denbighshire Wrexham Flintshire

Why Choose Ev-Entz

Inspected & Configured by Hand

Unlike generic online box-shifters, our team includes active musicians and former music educators. Every instrument is unboxed, physically evaluated, balanced, and pre-tuned by a specialist before it leaves our showroom hub.

Local Fleet Hand-Delivery

Because our production, events, and instrument hire department vans travel daily across school networks, we frequently hand-deliver, unbox, and fully assemble larger setups directly on-site.

Dedicated Workshop Support

Your relationship with us doesn't stop after delivery. Our in-house Newport servicing and instrument repair workshop is always on hand to handle regular maintenance, modifications, and upgrades.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who handles the administration for the AIPS scheme in Wales?

The paperwork and formal verification steps are managed directly by your local authority's dedicated music service or independent teacher-led co-operative. Click your county from our interactive map to access the precise forms, digital portals, or contact emails for your regional network team.

What happens if I don't qualify for school VAT-free purchases?

If you are an adult learner, a private school pupil, or aren't currently enrolled in the council's lesson framework, you can purchase directly through our standard retail checkout. We ship all retail orders swiftly via tracked, insured couriers, with local hand-delivery options available for heavier gear.

How can I make sure I am choosing the right size or brand?

Our specialists are on hand to provide face-to-face and remote guidance. For families close to our core catchment area, you are welcome to visit our physical showroom to try multiple instrument lines side by side before finalizing your order via the scheme.