A big thank you to the brilliant trade stands at this week's conference - as well as our Headline Sponsor, @normansmusic.bsky.social 💡
Music Teachers Association, @beatgoesonuk.bsky.social, ABRSM, TiME, Chamberlain Music, SPML, Trinity College London, and @charangamusic.bsky.social🎶
#ACEsupported
Jack and Andy were at the Birmingham Music Education Conference yesterday, hosted by @sfe-posts.bsky.social at Midlands Arts Centre! 🎶 It was an inspiring day for music educators, focusing on CPD in accessible music tech and collaboration. Thanks to Services for Education for a fantastic event!
🎄🎅 Merry Christmas from all of us at Normans Musical Instruments! Big thank you to our retailers, partners, educators and Music Hubs for your support this year. 🎶🤝 Excited for what’s to come in the new year! #MerryChristmas #MusicEducation #MusicRetail #HappyNewYear
🎉 Huge congrats to the winners of the Classic FM Music Teacher of the Year Awards! Each received a share of £20k to spend with Normans Musical Instruments. 🎶 Your work is shaping music education across the UK! 🙌 #MusicTeacher #ClassicFM #MusicEducation #MusicalInstruments
Huge thanks to our warehouse team for their hard work this Black Friday weekend! 👏 Thousands of parcels packed and shipped, all while keeping spirits high with bacon butties! We appreciate you! 📦🚚
🐻🎺 Last week, we had some special guests at Normans! Instrument repairer Lynsey visited with her well-travelled bears, Sgt Russ and PC Eddie Walker. Sgt Russ is the Merseyside Police Band mascot, while PC Eddie supports the charity COPS (Care of Police Survivors). #FollowTheBear #COPS
A fresh shipment of djembes has just landed in our warehouse and they’re already being prepared for dispatch to schools across the country! 🪘🎶 We know many schools have been eagerly waiting for these and our warehouse team is working hard to get them out the door and on their way! 🚚📦
We recently branded instruments for Barking & Dagenham Community Music Hub 🎶
We added their logo to handheld classroom percussion & classical guitars - helping them showcase their identity and build pride.
Interested in branded instruments for your Hub? 👉 www.normans.co.uk/music-hubs
🎶 12-month @singup.bsky.social Memberships are available on our website for Music Hubs and Schools!
Unlock:
🔹 Access to the Sing Up Song Bank
🔹 Choir resources & expert advice
🔹 Curriculum support for ages 4–18
Explore your options: www.normans.co.uk/collections/...
It’s been a busy summer at Normans! Our Director’s son is helping out in the warehouse and our Warehouse Manager’s daughter is showing off her drumming skills in the photo studio. 🎶🤩 Exciting to see the next gen getting involved! Who knows, they might be future Normans recruits! 😎
When an instrument’s last note fades… it can still shine 💡🎺
Our ReTune scheme helps turn end-of-life instruments into beautiful lamps, with the help of Meon Lights, a small business based in Hampshire. ♻️ More info: www.normans.co.uk/retune
#Upcycling #Sustainability #ReTune
🎶 We've had a great day at the #MEHEM2025 conference today! It was brilliant to catch up with so many music teachers from the local area and chat about all things music education. Thanks to everyone who stopped by! #MEHEM2025 #MusicEducation #MusicinSchools
☀️ Perfect weather for our staff summer BBQ! Thanks to Gareth for the sizzling BBQ. We also celebrated our Normans Fantasy Premier League winners—congrats to Delphine for winning 1st place! 🏆⚽ Big shoutout to our Directors for another fantastic BBQ! 🧑🍳👏
We hosted the NAMIR AGM last week in Burton! 🎺🛠️ Repairers browsed instruments from our ReTune scheme, using their skills to bring them back to life.
Nick had some great chats with members on the day and we can’t wait to see where these newly repaired instruments end up.
We are delighted to announce that we have been accredited as a Bronze Carbon Literate Organisation by @carbonliteracy.bsky.social 🌍✨
Find out more about our achievement: www.normans.co.uk/blogs/blog/p...
🚨 Last chance! We have 3 spots left for our FREE Carbon Literacy Training for Music Hubs, provided by Greater Manchester Music Hub. ♻️
📅 19th & 20th May
⏰ 9:30–12:30
🌐 Online via Teams
🔗 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3bit.ly/3RRV28T...
👀 Inside Normans HQ: Orders are rolling out post-Easter! Our warehouse team is busy packing for Schools & Music Hubs across the UK, prepping for the summer term. 📦🎵
#MusicEducation #Sustainability #Teamwork #MusicalInstruments
We’re excited to announce that our first group of colleagues is now certified as Carbon Literate! 🌱 Each team member has made a pledge for sustainable changes, from biking to work to reducing waste.
#GlobalRecyclingDay #Sustainability #CarbonLiteracyProject
Thrilled to announce we've won the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award! 🎉 A huge shoutout to our amazing team and customers for making this possible!
#MusicEducation #CustomerService #FeefoAward
Thanks to Norman's ReTune, non-profit scheme, our instruments and cases will be reused or recycled: cases are shredded to make MDF wood, and instruments are used for everything from spare parts/scrap metal to being turned into lamps thanks to Normans partnership with themeonlights.co.uk
Fantastic to see @tbmh.bsky.social making use of our ReTune scheme to recycle their old, unused musical instruments, with a Zero Landfill Guarantee. You can find out more about ReTune here: www.normans.co.uk/retune
🌟 Meet Funki! A unique set of musical instruments for students with intellectual and cognitive disabilities.🎶
🟠 Why Funki?
🔸 Versatile & portable 🎤
🔸 Promotes inclusivity 🤝
🔸 Easy connectivity 📲
🔸 Eco-friendly 🌍
👉 Discover more: www.normans.co.uk/collections/funki
We're delighted to be joined by a number of Trade Stand Exhibitors at this year's #MusicEdConference, including:
pBone Music,
@normansmusic.bsky.social, The Ear Academy and @charangamusic.bsky.social 🎶
#MusicEdConference2025 #ACEsupported
✨ FEBRUARY SPECIAL OFFER ✨Use code FEB15 at checkout and enjoy 15% off your entire order. Hurry, offer ends 28th February 2025. Shop now and get playing! 🎸🎹 Use this link to apply the discount to your basket: www.normans.co.uk/discount/FEB15
🎶 Exciting news! @singup.bsky.social Memberships are now live on our website! 🎤 Perfect for Music Hubs to access amazing singing resources via an approved Capital Grant supplier.
👉 Explore membership options now: https://www.normans.co.uk/collections/sing-up
#SingUp #MusicEducation
Our Education Team is all set up at the Music and Drama Education Expo! 🎶👋 Jack and Nick can't wait to see you on Thursday and Friday.
Visit us at stand C41 to learn how we can support your School or Music Hub this year! 🙌🎵✨
#MDEE25 #MusicEducation #MusicalInstruments
We’re excited to partner with Cosy Direct! 🌿 Their sustainable products enhance childhood development and align perfectly with our mission in Music Education.🎵🌱 #MusicEducation #Sustainable
