To help them along their way we have compiled a list of what we consider to be the best local music stores, catering for all sizes of budgets and all levels. So in no order:
Located at 221 Oxford St, Swansea SA1 3BQ, Derricks Music was established in 1956 in Port Talbot in a small unit in Talbot Street. It sold records radios and various hi fi equipment. A second shop followed a few years later in Church Street Port Talbot which was most probably the first dedicated pop/rock shop in Wales. During the redevelopment of PORT TALBOT in 1966/67 the Talbot Street shop moved to Cwmavon square and later to Staion Road. This shop closed after the death of Derrick in 1985. The Church Street shop moved to Swansea to the Oxford street site which opened in October 1968 and continues to trade to this day. This is an awesome place to go where you can find a wide range of instruments.
Spider Music is an all round music shop that stocks a wide range of everything including Acoustic guitars, Keyboards, Drums, Classical Instruments and much more. They are known for having great staff who will help you with any instrument that oyu might need. You can find them at Unit 13 Market Lane, Gorseinon, Swansea SA4 4BS.
The Music Station is an all round music shop that caters to a wide range of musicians and stocks a wide range of instruments. This is also a great place to go if you happen to be looking for second hand instruments. They stock a wide range of drums, guitars, Basses & much more. The shop is located at 2 Europa Way, Fforest-fach, Swansea SA5 4AJ.
