MLC Retail

02/05/2026

🎧 LIVE DJ SET — Alfie Turner — in store TODAY at MLC West Bridgford. Come for the deals, stay for the music.

14/02/2026

💖 All You Need Is Love…

Abbey Road Music has officially joined the MLC family and is now MLC Retail 🖤
We’re giving the shop a little glow-up over the coming weeks – all with our students and local music community in mind.

To celebrate, we’ve got some **exclusive Valentine’s treats just for MLC students running 14th Feb – 4th March 👀✨
Pop in, treat your instrument (or yourself), and let us spread a little musical love this Valentine’s 💘

Here’s what’s on offer:

I ❤️ Rock ‘N’ Roll Bundle
Buy any guitar + amp and get FREE:
• Tanglewood cable
• Nylon strap
• 1 month of lessons

🔥 Pre-Loved Amps
10% off all pre-owned amps – perfect for upgrading your sound for less

💘 Show Your Guitar Some Love
• Restring – £20
• Setup / action adjustment – £40
• Professional clean – £15
• Electronics investigation & re-wire – £40
⏱️ *Please note: 1-week turnaround on services*

We can’t wait to see you in store and help you fall back in love with your music 🎶✨

30/12/2025

23/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all our amazing customers and partners! 🎄
Your loyalty and support have made this year truly special. Enjoy the festive season, and here’s to an exciting and prosperous 2026!

21/12/2025

Looking for a Christmas gift that really stands out this year? 🎁 Skip the usual and give something meaningful—the gift of music 🎶

Music lessons are a present that lasts far beyond Christmas morning. From piano and guitar to vocals, drums, music production, and DJ’ing, there’s something for every age and interest. Our experienced teachers keep lessons fun, engaging, and personalised. With in store offers, our retail arm supports musicians at every stage of their journey.

✨ Gift cards available — perfect for last-minute Christmas shopping!

DM us or visit our website to grab yours before the holidays hit full volume 🎅🎶

🎄 Give the Gift of Music This Christmas 🎶

Stuck on what to give your loved ones this year? 🎁 Skip the socks and scented candles. Instead, gift a lifetime skill they’ll use and appreciate every day and for years to come—music lessons.

Whether it’s piano, guitar, vocals, drums, music production or DJ'ing, our experienced teachers make learning fun and personalised for any age.

✨ Gift cards available—perfect for that last-minute shopping!

DM us or visit our website to grab yours before the holidays hit full volume. 🎅🎶

29/11/2025

🎉 Black Friday Weekend Continues at MLC Retail!

Saturday & Sunday • 10am–4pm

Our first-ever Black Friday event is in full swing — and there’s still time to grab something special.

🔥 Up to 50% off selected products
🎁 Instruments • Accessories • Christmas gifts
🏃 Limited stock — when it’s gone, it’s gone!

TODAY ONLY
🎧 LIVE DJ SET from Alfie Turner — happening in-store today!

Whether you’re Christmas shopping, upgrading your gear or just vibing to live music…
drop in and make the most of the weekend at MLC Retail (formerly Abbey Road Music).

27/11/2025

Black Friday at MLC Retail — Our First Ever!
Fri–Sun • 10am–4pm

🔥 Up to 50% off selected products
🏃‍♂️ First come, first served
🎁 Instruments • Accessories • Christmas gifts

PLUS — kicking off our festive in-store sessions…
🎧 LIVE DJ SET from Alfie Turner — THIS SATURDAY!

Come for the deals, stay for the music.
MLC Retail (formerly Abbey Road Music)

20/11/2025

Big news from Abbey Road Music!

Abbey Road Music is soon to become MLC Retail, part of the Music Learning Collective (MLC) family!

As a Community Interest Company (CIC), MLC Retail will bring together education and retail — supporting local musicians, students, and families with instruments, accessories, and advice that truly make a difference.

We’re so excited to welcome Dan Dodson as our new Director of Sales

Stay tuned for some fantastic Black Friday offers and join us for our student concerts on 22nd November, where over 120 MLC students will perform live! 🎤🎸🥁

23/12/2024

Merry Xmas to all our customers!

Just a reminder, we are open for those last minute gifts today and Xmas Eve from 11am till 3pm.

02/10/2024

Very cool looking 'Retro' Sofas for sale. Red and white. Buyer collects. Contact ARM for details.

26/01/2023

++UPDATE++ from ARM

A massive thanks to all our customers for your continued support over the Xmas and New year sale period. Thank You.

Our opening hours will return to the usual times of Weds, Thursday & Friday 11.30 to 3.30 and all day Saturday.

We are always open 24/7 online though and deliveries wil be processed as normal. Pop down to see Dave or Dan this week for our awesome in store deals!

See you at the till!