The UK's first choice for folk and acoustic musical instruments since 1976. Visit our nine UK music shops or find us online at hobgoblin.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/hobgoblin.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/hobgoblin.com/post/3msnd4ovunk2rHowdy! 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.09 Aug 2026 09:57 +0000at://did:plc:rbmu56qu6jb2htsrf4msgmpn/app.bsky.feed.post/3msnd4ovunk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/hobgoblin.com/post/3mshwlijiok2qOne 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. [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Aug 2026 06:30 +0000at://did:plc:rbmu56qu6jb2htsrf4msgmpn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mshwlijiok2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/hobgoblin.com/post/3msancww6qs2zPeople 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.04 Aug 2026 08:55 +0000at://did:plc:rbmu56qu6jb2htsrf4msgmpn/app.bsky.feed.post/3msancww6qs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/hobgoblin.com/post/3msamt6dqa22z🎵 Something is happening and it's started happening do you know why-eye-eye04 Aug 2026 08:46 +0000at://did:plc:rbmu56qu6jb2htsrf4msgmpn/app.bsky.feed.post/3msamt6dqa22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/hobgoblin.com/post/3mruvvluzls27RIGHT THAT'S IT. Job list is as done as it's going to be. I'm going to pack for Cambridge. See you there!30 Jul 2026 16:57 +0000at://did:plc:rbmu56qu6jb2htsrf4msgmpn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mruvvluzls27https://bsky.app/profile/hobgoblin.com/post/3mruvtyfumc27Our latest newsletter has gone out! You can cheat and read it here: https://mailchi.mp/hobgoblin/hobgoblin-music-makers-newsletter-july-1418497230 Jul 2026 16:56 +0000at://did:plc:rbmu56qu6jb2htsrf4msgmpn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mruvtyfumc27https://bsky.app/profile/hobgoblin.com/post/3mrsardumc22vOur 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: https://hobgoblin.com/order-catalogue/29 Jul 2026 15:33 +0000at://did:plc:rbmu56qu6jb2htsrf4msgmpn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrsardumc22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/hobgoblin.com/post/3mpohjqhoh22vOur Email Newsletter has just gone out! You can also read it here: https://mailchi.mp/hobgoblin/hobgoblin-music-makers-newsletter-july-202602 Jul 2026 16:33 +0000at://did:plc:rbmu56qu6jb2htsrf4msgmpn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpohjqhoh22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/hobgoblin.com/post/3mhq3kzx6c22xHohner Pokerwork Melodeons are in stock again! Here's Sam at Hobgoblin Music in Southampton explaining the 4th button start and why the Pokerwork is such a beloved classic for folk players. https://youtu.be/r5NlwXdPf5g?si=f3_wsyVOrkoSXoo423 Mar 2026 12:43 +0000at://did:plc:rbmu56qu6jb2htsrf4msgmpn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhq3kzx6c22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/hobgoblin.com/post/3me2c7pzqic2vHello hello! Our email newsletter has just gone out - you can read it here, and follow the link to subscribe if the mood takes you! https://mailchi.mp/hobgoblin/hobgoblin-on-camera-music-makers-newsletter-february-202604 Feb 2026 16:28 +0000at://did:plc:rbmu56qu6jb2htsrf4msgmpn/app.bsky.feed.post/3me2c7pzqic2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/hobgoblin.com/post/3mab5ihsr7k2aI've received a copy of the new Songlines Instruments of the World book and it's impressive - a really interesting deep-dive into the history of some very cool instruments, with interviews with artists and tips on learning and technique. https://www.songlines.co.uk/news/out-now-instruments-of-the-world18 Dec 2025 12:11 +0000at://did:plc:rbmu56qu6jb2htsrf4msgmpn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mab5ihsr7k2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/hobgoblin.com/post/3ma4pz44aj22aWe'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/branches16 Dec 2025 17:59 +0000at://did:plc:rbmu56qu6jb2htsrf4msgmpn/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma4pz44aj22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/hobgoblin.com/post/3ma4pkojkfk2aHey hey roll up for news! Our latest newsletter has just gone out to our delightful subscribers. You can read it here: https://mailchi.mp/hobgoblin/christmas-shopping-at-hobgoblin-music16 Dec 2025 17:51 +0000at://did:plc:rbmu56qu6jb2htsrf4msgmpn/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma4pkojkfk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/hobgoblin.com/post/3m6n2yb77f22uHEY, yes you! We've done some special offers for the weekend, come and look! https://hobgoblin.com/sale/special-offers27 Nov 2025 19:08 +0000at://did:plc:rbmu56qu6jb2htsrf4msgmpn/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6n2yb77f22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/hobgoblin.com/post/3lvfvdvviis2eWe're at Sidmouth! Are you at Sidmouth? Come and see us at the Blackmore Gardens Music & Craft Village. @sidmouthfolkfest.bsky.social #sidmouthfolkfestival #SidmmouthFolk #MusicalInstruments #FolkInstruments02 Aug 2025 09:52 +0000at://did:plc:rbmu56qu6jb2htsrf4msgmpn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvfvdvviis2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/hobgoblin.com/post/3lv3zea7clk2eI've just noticed a shipment of Deering Banjos has arrived in our central warehouse! Keep an eye out for these landing in our shops over the next few weeks. https://hobgoblin.com/brands/deering/deering-fretted-amp-stringed/deering-banjos29 Jul 2025 11:37 +0000at://did:plc:rbmu56qu6jb2htsrf4msgmpn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lv3zea7clk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/hobgoblin.com/post/3lv3xfkzpr22eIt'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.29 Jul 2025 11:02 +0000at://did:plc:rbmu56qu6jb2htsrf4msgmpn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lv3xfkzpr22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/hobgoblin.com/post/3lv3x77bhd22eTanglewood 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! https://hobgoblin.com/brands/tanglewood29 Jul 2025 10:58 +0000at://did:plc:rbmu56qu6jb2htsrf4msgmpn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lv3x77bhd22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/hobgoblin.com/post/3ltw3my5g3s2cRight, the funding round has finished and, I am delighted to say, it was very successful. Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who has contributed or shared our posts! https://hobgoblin.com/community/hobgoblin-funding-round-raised-50k/14 Jul 2025 09:36 +0000at://did:plc:rbmu56qu6jb2htsrf4msgmpn/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltw3my5g3s2chttps://bsky.app/profile/hobgoblin.com/post/3ltoll4oaik2cThere 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... https://www.crowdcube.com/companies/hobgoblin-music/pitches/bLNMOl11 Jul 2025 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:rbmu56qu6jb2htsrf4msgmpn/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltoll4oaik2chttps://bsky.app/profile/hobgoblin.com/post/3ltogzsp2bk2cHobgoblin 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.11 Jul 2025 08:39 +0000at://did:plc:rbmu56qu6jb2htsrf4msgmpn/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltogzsp2bk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/hobgoblin.com/post/3ltefph7p7s25One 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? https://www.crowdcube.com/companies/hobgoblin-music/pitches/bLNMOl07 Jul 2025 08:49 +0000at://did:plc:rbmu56qu6jb2htsrf4msgmpn/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltefph7p7s25https://bsky.app/profile/hobgoblin.com/post/3lt2werm2fk2mIf 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.03 Jul 2025 14:20 +0000at://did:plc:rbmu56qu6jb2htsrf4msgmpn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lt2werm2fk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/hobgoblin.com/post/3lsygx5rx422nOur 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. https://hobgoblin.com/community/competition/02 Jul 2025 14:39 +0000at://did:plc:rbmu56qu6jb2htsrf4msgmpn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsygx5rx422nhttps://bsky.app/profile/hobgoblin.com/post/3lsy4tw4i5s2uHave you heard about Guitar Mammoth's campaign to support guitar shops? https://guitarmammoth.com/save-our-guitar-shops/ Have a read of their ideas, and if you like them you can pledge your support on the page. You can also nominate your favourite music shop for a feature, if you feel so inclined...02 Jul 2025 11:38 +0000at://did:plc:rbmu56qu6jb2htsrf4msgmpn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsy4tw4i5s2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/hobgoblin.com/post/3lsy4onqtuc2uToday'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/leeds02 Jul 2025 11:35 +0000at://did:plc:rbmu56qu6jb2htsrf4msgmpn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsy4onqtuc2u