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Welcome to the instrument hire service

Welcome to the University of Cambridge's new hire service, the successor to TIMPANI. All data in the previous TIMPANI system has been carried over. Read What's new? for more details. You now need to log in to make bookings. We welcome your feedback. Please do let us know if you have any problems.

Welcome to the University of Cambridge Instrument and Equipment Hire Service. We provide instruments and other musical equipment for University of Cambridge students and societies and external musicians.

Our well-maintained inventory includes orchestral instruments, percussion, AV and recording equipment and specialist items. The Instrument Hire Service is located in West Road Concert Hall, allowing for flexible collection and return of instruments.


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