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.

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.

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.

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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-...

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

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

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