AIPS - RCT Music Service

Your Local Music Shop Partner for Rhondda Cynon Taf

Supplying schools, parents, and musicians across the RCT valleys. Whether you are looking for your first student 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 an easy drive from the RCT area. Pop in to get expert face-to-face advice, try out different brands, and make sure you get the perfect fit.

Hand Delivery or Tracked Delivery

We ensure your instruments arrive safely. Smaller items are sent via fast, tracked courier, while larger equipment is frequently hand-delivered, unboxed, and fully set up by our own staff when our hire department vans are out serving local valley schools.

Checked by Musicians & Ex-Teachers

We aren't just box-shifters. Our team is made up of active musicians and former music teachers. Every single instrument is fully unboxed, inspected, and set up by a specialist so it is ready to play immediately.



RCT Music Service

Are you buying an instrument for school lessons?

If your child receives instrumental or vocal tuition through the Rhondda Cynon Taf Music Service or attends a local state school in the county, you can purchase their instrument completely VAT-free (saving 20% off retail prices) via the Assisted Instrument Purchase Scheme (AIPS).

How the process works:

  1. Pop into our store or browse online to choose the right student instrument (Flutes, Clarinets, Violins, Keyboards, etc.).
  2. Coordinate with the RCT music service administration or apply via their direct local authority platform channels linked below.
  3. Once approved, the instrument is securely delivered directly to the music service network or school for your child to use in their lessons.

Ready to save 20% on a student instrument?

Visit RCT Council Tuition & Scheme Hub

Visiting Ev-Entz from Rhondda Cynon Taf

There aren't many dedicated music shops left at all now in the South Wales area—especially spaces where you can find high-quality flutes, clarinets, brass instruments, percussion, drums, and guitars all under one roof. Our showroom is situated a convenient drive from the valleys, making us a straightforward trip for musicians across Pontypridd, Aberdare, Treorchy, Tonypandy, and Llantrisant.

Whether you need an entry-level student setup or a professional-grade upgrade, bypassing town center congestion and heading down the road to our main hub gives you face-to-face access to real specialists and one of the largest multi-instrument collections in the region. Every setup is fully verified and adjusted by our workshop team before you take it home, ensuring it performs beautifully from the very first note.

Proudly Supplying RCT Musicians, Schools & Valley Ensembles

From local school music classrooms to historic brass bands and performance ensembles across the valleys, we provide reliable support to Welsh musicians. We don't just ship standard boxes; we work proactively alongside:

  • Parents and Pupils: Supplying durable, reliable starter instruments tailored to the specific educational guidelines of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Music Service.
  • Schools & Music Departments: Ensuring comprehensive and primary school music programs throughout RCT have seamless access to performance-ready brass, woodwind, and percussion gear.
  • Adult Learners & Professionals: Offering everything from essential musical accessories (like reeds, strings, and music stands) to lifetime local servicing and expert technical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions for RCT Buyers

Where is the best place to try and buy musical instruments in Rhondda Cynon Taf?

Traditional music stores with comprehensive multi-instrument stock are rare across the valleys. Ev-Entz is based just a short trip away down the road, offering a complete physical showroom where you can test flutes, brass gear, acoustic percussion, and guitars side by side with guidance from active musicians.

Can RCT parents purchase school instruments VAT-free?

Yes. If your child receives music lessons through a local state school or via the RCT Music Service network, you can use the Assisted Instrument Purchase Scheme (AIPS). This enables you to buy qualifying student gear through the council completely VAT-free, saving 20%.

Do you deliver retail orders to the Rhondda Cynon Taf area?

Yes. We offer fast, tracked delivery on online orders throughout the borough. For bulkier setups, our delivery team frequently handles hand-delivery and on-site build configurations. For instruments processed under the school AIPS scheme, delivery is securely coordinated directly with the local music service administrative team.