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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 15/09/2026

A gargantuan effort has been made to get the move done in just four days. Info about the shop and directions can be found here: hobgoblin.com/branches/bir...

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 15/09/2026

There's also a (sort of) new musical instrument shop in Birmingham too. Hobgoblin Music has returned home from exile (along the road and apparently on another planet). We're back where we belong at 4 Priory Queensway, B4 6BS

The new Hobgoblin Music shop at 4 Priory Queensway, Birmingham

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 15/09/2026

Here are some more photos from inside the shop. Thanks SO MUCH to everyone who has commented online or, even better, come into the shop to welcome us to the city. We're so happy to be there.

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 15/09/2026

There's a new musical instrument shop in Norwich! Hobgoblin Music Norwich opened last Monday at 18 Wensum Street, NR3 1HY

Banjos, a harp, ukuleles in the background

The new Hobgoblin Music shop upstairs at Carberrys Café in Norwich

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 09/08/2026

Howdy! The Hobgoblin Music 2026 festival tour continues - this week we are at Broadstairs Folk Week with, I have to say, a very nicely put together display of new and secondhand instruments from our shop in Canterbury.

The Hobgoblin Music stall at Broadstairs Folk Week, our Canterbury shop manager shows off the stall while doffing a really good hat.

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 07/08/2026

One more day to go! Whatever else you do with your last day at @sidmouthfolkfest.bsky.social in 2026, don't forget to head to Blackmore Gardens for dancing, children's entertainment, great food and of course the Hobgoblin Music stall.

The Sidmouth Folk Festival sign on the Bulverton hill at night

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 04/08/2026

And if you like your Hobgoblin Music stall tidy and organised, there are still four days left of Sidmouth Folk Festival and you'll find a magnificent offering from us at Blackmore Gardens.

The Hobgoblin Music stall at Blackmore Gardens in Sidmouth

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 04/08/2026

People often ask me "did you enjoy Cambridge Festival?" And the answer is always the same. (OH WOW YES I DID I LOVE IT THERE OMG etc). I'm so lucky I get to spend time with some of the most fun, talented and musical people I've ever met and call it work.

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 04/08/2026

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 29/07/2026

Our 50th Anniversary Brochure has dropped! Details of all our best brands, new lines, shop locations and our services and 50 years of history. Request a free copy in the post here: hobgoblin.com/order-catalo...

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 02/07/2026

And here's Mark McCabe with a run-through of how the D/G Melodeon, very popular in English Folk Music, works: www.facebook.com/share/r/1Jo2...

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 02/07/2026

Our UK Festival Tour is well underway, with New Forest Folk Festival this weekend, and Chippenham and the All Britain Fleadh already in the rear view mirror. Find us at loads of the best festivals this summer: hobgoblin.com/community/20...

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 02/07/2026

Our big news is that our Birmingham shop is Moving back up the road this summer and we have a huge sale on so that we'll have less to carry hobgoblin.com/community/re...

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 16/12/2025

We've gone all decorated and stuff! Our shops are packed with gifts to suit all budgets and abilities, and our friendly expert staff are on hand to help you choose the right instruments and accessories for your musical friends and family. Find a branch: hobgoblin.com/branches

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 27/11/2025

Some pictures from Hobgoblin Music in Canterbury - music deals yeah!

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 02/08/2025

We're at Sidmouth! Are you at Sidmouth? Come and see us at the Blackmore Gardens Music & Craft Village. @sidmouthfolkfest.bsky.social #sidmouthfolkfestival #SidmmouthFolk #MusicalInstruments #FolkInstruments

The Hobgoblin Music stall at Sidmouth Folk Festival 2025 - melodeons, concertinas, bodhrans, loads of hand percussion, ukuleles, mandolins, banjos, bouzoukis!

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 29/07/2025

Tag yourself. I'm "Hey I'm a passing music producer and I couldn't help overhearing..." walking in from the left.

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 29/07/2025

It's the most Sidmouthy Time of the year! We are getting ready to head to @sidmouthfolkfest.bsky.social at the end of this week. You'll find Louie and the Hobgoblin team with a great selection of new & secondhand instruments at the Blackmore Gardens Craft and Music Village all week.

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 29/07/2025

Tanglewood at Hobgoblin?! All our shops now stock a selection of these stunning and well priced guitars - get down to your local branch and try them out! hobgoblin.com/brands/tangl...

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 11/07/2025

There are just 3 days left on our crowd-investment campaign, which ends on Monday morning. Would you like to help us to get to the next round number? Every investment will help us to continue to achieve our aims... www.crowdcube.com/companies/ho...

"Be a part of our story" - photos from Hobgoblin shops

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 11/07/2025

Hobgoblin Music in Bristol is full of lovely things - come along for accessories and spares for all kinds of instruments, plus banjos, mandolins, resonators, acoustic & electric guitars, accordions, concertinas, whistles... And of course our famous friendly service and free, expert advice.

Hobgoblin Music Bristol shop front in the sun

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 07/07/2025

One week to go! Would you like to be a part of our future? We're edging ever closer to £20k - can you take us over the line? www.crowdcube.com/companies/ho...

"Be a part of our story" - the header image for our investment campaign on Crowdcube

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 03/07/2025

If you're at the New Forest Folk Festival this weekend, come and say hi to Drew from our Southampton shop on the Hobgoblin Music stall.

The Hobgoblin Music Stall at the New Forest Folk Festival this weekend

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 02/07/2025

Our latest competition has just launched! Win a Glenluce Session Whistle in D, and two whistle tutor books from the Instant Tin Whistle Series by Mally. hobgoblin.com/community/co...

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 02/07/2025

Every week, more stock arrives. We're increasing our offering of electric guitars and amps, as well as instrument accessories. We also get fresh secondhand stock in regularly, so it's well worth coming into the shop to see what's new.

Electric guitars - we'll be getting more soon!

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 02/07/2025

Today's featured branch is Hobgoblin Music in Leeds, who are getting a double post because they sent me a lot of nice photos. All the details for this branch are here: hobgoblin.com/branches/leeds

String wall at Hobgoblin Music in Leeds - we reckon have the biggest variety of instrument strings on the high street

One bay of the shop front at Hobgoblin in Leeds, showing the window display of ukuleles, mandolins, banjos and other folk instruments.

Inside view of the shop, showing bodhran drums, harps, mandolins and books

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 23/06/2025

There's still plenty of time to sign up and invest (from as little as £15) if you'd like to be part of giving our music shops a boost after a challenging few years, and to share in our future success. We'd love to have you on board! Lots more info here: hobgoblin.com/community/be...

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 20/06/2025

Hobgoblin Music in Birmingham is looking rather splendid - come in and play our instruments! hobgoblin.com/branches/bir... #musicshop #guitarshop #folkmusic #musicalinstruments

Cajons and Djembes at Hobgoblin Music Birmingham

Banjos and Mandolins at Hobgoblin Music Birmingham

Shop front at Hobgoblin Music Birmingham

Counter area at Hobgoblin Music Birmingham

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 12/06/2025

Our shop front in Southampton has been all fixed up, and the shop is looking full and fantastic! Come and visit for friendly service and a huge range of your favourite brands hobgoblin.com/branches #folkmusic #musicshop #southampton #musicalinstruments

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 03/06/2025

Would you like to join us on our journey? For as little as £15 you can become a shareholder and help us to continue our aims of getting beginners playing, encouraging trad music, supporting live music, and keeping music shops on the high street. hobgoblin.com/community/be...

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 25/05/2025

Tunes on the Hobgoblin stalk at Chippenham Folk Festival. So windy the banner has blown down but at least we have music.

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 24/05/2025

Come and find us at Chippenham folk festival this weekend! Ben and Jack are running the Hobgoblin Music stall and you'd have to go a long way to find a friendlier or more talented pair.

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 24/05/2025

Ashbury Artisan Straps A gorgeous range of soft leather guitar straps, handmade in the UK. Fully adjustable, and seriously comfortable. hobgoblin.com/brands/ashbu...

A range of leather guitar straps by Ashbury

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 24/05/2025

10% OFF selected Musical Instruments and Accessories with discount code MAY-DEAL when you spend over £100 See what's included here: hobgoblin.com/may-special-...

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 19/05/2025

Our stringed instrument expert, violin restorer Stephen Silcock sources and restores our beautiful range of strings and bows. He's in 2 days a week, and will take as long as you need to help you find the right instrument. He also takes on repairs and restorations. leedsviolins.co.uk

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 19/05/2025

Have you visited the Leeds Violin Shop? In the back room of Hobgoblin in Leeds, we stock many vintage, antique, secondhand and new violins from student to professional. leedsviolins.co.uk

The Leeds Violin Shop at Hobgoblin Music Leeds

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 16/05/2025

Our shops probably have the most diverse and comprehensive string walls going. All the usual packs along with 5 choices of Bouzouki strings, 12 choices of Banjo, 13 of Mandolin, the list goes on... Pop in to your local Hobgoblin Music and say hello hobgoblin.com/branches @daddarioandco.bsky.social

Mark at Hobgoblin Music in Birmingham unpacking his latest strings and accessories delivery from D'Addario

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 16/05/2025

NEW LINE: The Fergus concertina has been added to the Sherwood range. Similar build to the Marion, but with metal ends and metal buttons. A brilliant starter instrument, if you can stretch to it, at £999 hobgoblin.com/sherwood-c-g...

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 16/05/2025

We've had a new delivery of the gorgeous Ashbury Rathlin Citterns. Only £399, and available through all Hobgoblin Shops (check stock before travelling). hobgoblin.com/gr34013-ashb...

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 13/05/2025

New Competition! In our latest competition, you can win a lovely set of Hobgoblin Music merchandise and a £25 gift voucher. hobgoblin.com/community/co...

Competition Time! A Hobgoblin Music Tote bag, mug, plectrums, stickers and magnetic bottle opener

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 28/03/2025

We have a big announcement! Find out how you can become a part of the Hobgoblin Music story, keeping music shops on the high street, keeping real music live, promoting traditional music and supporting beginners to take up a new instrument! hobgoblin.com/community/ke...

Keeping Music Shops on the High Street.
Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more.

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 26/03/2025

It's the final week of our sale! Across our shops (Bristol, Leeds, Birmingham, Brighton, Edinburgh, Canterbury, Southampton, London) and on our website, up to 30% off loads of stuff! Plus exclusive local offers in each branch. hobgoblin.com/sale-offers

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 24/03/2025

The Ashbury Rathlin Bouzouki is back in stock across our UK shops and on our website. Only £369, Solid Alaskan spruce top with walnut back and sides. Simple satin finish. hobgoblin.com/gr33013-ashb...

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 24/03/2025

If you ever visited Hobgoblin in Crawley in the 1980s, you might remember a collection of banknotes on the back wall, from all over the world, collected mostly from international travellers visiting the shop. I've just found them while looking through old paperwork. hobgoblin.com/community/hi...

Historical banknotes from the British Isles

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 13/03/2025

Our MUSICAL INSTRUMENT SALE begins today! Online and in our shops. Each shop has exclusive Manager's Special deals - head over for a bargain! And browse our website for loads of great deals. hobgoblin.com/sale-offers

Get up to 30% off in our sale - picture shows items included in the sale including banjo, mandolin, ukulele, small violin, tongue drums, cajon, vibraslap, djembe and bodhran

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 06/03/2025

This World Book Day, why not enter our competition to win five excellent tune books published by Mally? hobgoblin.com/community/co... #Topical #WorldBookDay #MusicCompetition

Folk and session tune books by Mally publishing, which can be won in our latest competition

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 04/03/2025

I just asked all our shop staff if anyone had time to make me a little video for the Flexatone, and of course someone already had one ready because why wouldn't they?

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 16/01/2025

And the best part? Anyone who pre-orders before 11th February will get their choice of a free gig bag or upgraded padded straps with their instrument. Read more here: hobgoblin.com/viking-vmeb-...

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 16/01/2025

It's true, the Hohner Pokerwork is returning by popular demand of D/G Melodeon fans across the UK. The model coming to Hobgoblin has the modern keyboard layout popularised by Anahata. hobgoblin.com/community/th...

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Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com · 16/01/2025

The OG of melody instruments is back, and now with a 4th button start! We'll have these specially sourced D/G melodeons in stock in February. hobgoblin.com/community/th...

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