Your Local Music Shop Partner for Cardiff & The Vale
Just 25 minutes from Cardiff city center. Whether you are looking for your first starter instrument, a professional upgrade, or saving 20% through school music schemes, Ev-Entz provides leading gear with local specialist support.
Pop In-Store to Try Before You Buy
Buying an instrument is personal. Our main showroom is just down the M4 from Cardiff. Pop in to get expert face-to-face advice, try out different brands, and make sure you get the perfect fit.
Checked by Musicians & Ex-Teachers
We aren't just box-shifters. Our team is made up of active musicians and former music teachers. Every instrument is fully unboxed, inspected, and set up by a specialist so it's ready to play.
Lifetime Local Aftercare
Our support doesn't end when you leave the shop. From student upgrades to regular maintenance, our in-house regional repair and servicing workshop is always nearby to keep your gear in top shape.
Featured Instruments & Essential Gear
Top choices handpicked by our team for student musicians.
Are you buying an instrument for school lessons?
If your child receives instrumental or vocal tuition through the Cardiff and Vale Music Education Service or attends a local school in the area, you can purchase their instrument completely VAT-free (saving 20% off retail prices) via the Assisted Instrument Purchase Scheme (AIPS).
How the process works:
- Pop into our store or browse online to choose the right student instrument (Flutes, Clarinets, Violins, Keyboards, etc.).
- Download the official Cardiff & Vale AIPS form below to request the purchase through the music service.
- Once approved, the instrument is securely delivered directly to the music service or school for your child to use in their lessons.
Ready to save 20% on a student instrument?
Download Cardiff AIPS Purchase FormVisiting Ev-Entz from Cardiff
There aren't many dedicated music shops left at all now in the South Wales area—especially spaces where you can actually try out flutes, clarinets, brass instruments, percussion, drums, and guitars all under one roof. Our showroom is located just 25 minutes from Cardiff via the M4 in Newport, making us an easy trip for musicians across Canton, Roath, Cardiff Bay, and the Vale of Glamorgan.
Whether you need an entry-level student starter instrument or a professional-grade upgrade, bypassing city center parking and driving down the motorway to our showroom gives you face-to-face access to real specialists and one of the largest multi-instrument collections in the region.
Proudly Supplying Cardiff Musicians, Schools & Ensembles
From the thriving grassroots music scene in Cardiff's independent venues to major educational spaces, we have spent decades supporting local players. We don't just ship boxes from a distant warehouse; we actively work alongside:
- Parents and Pupils: Providing robust, reliable starter instruments tailored to the requirements of the Cardiff & Vale Music Education Service.
- Local Schools: Ensuring music departments across Cardiff comprehensive and primary schools have access to fully serviced, high-quality brass, woodwind, and percussion gear.
- Adult Beginners & Professionals: Offering everything from essential musical accessories (like reeds, strings, and stands) to lifetime servicing and professional instrument setups.
Frequently Asked Questions for Cardiff Buyers
Where is the best place to try and buy musical instruments in Cardiff?
There aren't many traditional music shops left in the South Wales area, making it very difficult to try out gear before you buy. Ev-Entz is situated just 25 minutes from Cardiff down the M4. We specialize in everything from student setups to professional gear, bringing flutes, clarinets, brass, percussion, drums, and guitars all under a single roof.
Can Cardiff parents buy instruments VAT-free?
Yes. If your child takes lessons through a local school or the Cardiff and Vale Music Service, you can utilize the Assisted Instrument Purchase Scheme (AIPS). This allows you to purchase qualifying student gear through the council completely VAT-free, saving you 20%.
Do you deliver musical instruments to the Cardiff and Vale area?
Yes. We offer fast, secure delivery on all online retail orders throughout Cardiff, the Valleys, and the Vale of Glamorgan. For instruments purchased via the school AIPS scheme, delivery is securely coordinated directly with the local music service.