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From the Principal of Lathams Music

Lathams Music has been my Family Business for as long as I can remember … and longer. My Grandfather’s career started in Hunter St. during the 20’s, managing Palings Pianos, and today we are looking into the future for Newcastle and the Hunter Region.

Our name has been synonymous with Pianos, Print Music, Guitars and Instruments, as well as professing the best quality service in the Music Industry. We pride ourselves on being an approachable team, caring and considerate to your every musical need. Many of our customers show us great loyalty, and for that we are genuinely appreciative. Thank You.

Very soon, Lathams Music will be leaving Westfield Kotara, moving to much larger premises at 10 Bradford Close, Kotara (behind Clark Rubber). Our Park Avenue Piano Showroom (currently near McDonalds) will also move to the new store. In the meantime, we will be trading at Westfield Kotara until the end of May 2010.

In this new location, we will continue to be of service, and expand into fields we have not yet fully explored; such as Music Tuition, Early Childhood Music, and PA Hire.

In addition to our Kotara expansion, I am pleased to announce our decision to open a division in East Maitland. Many of our Hunter Region clients are very pleased with this news, and continue to be extremely grateful, and for that, I Thank You.

Located close to Stockland Greenhills Shopping Centre, at 11 Molly Morgan Drive, Lathams Music will duplicate its excellence in the Hunter Region. Our same friendly staff will drive this store, with Richard, Tracey and Andy overseeing your requirements.

I guarantee you a notable shopping experience as both Richard and Andy excel in customer service, and Tracey has over 17 years experience with Lathams Music (and being a “Maitland Girl”, is high on anticipation. My Grandparents lived in Maitland too, and so moving in feels comfortable and natural).

So, I Invite You to Visit, (7 days a week if you like) our New Environments, and Welcome You to our Hospitality and Knowledge, in order to Improve Your Own Musical Experiences.

Fiona Latham-Cannon

History

Lathams Music has existed for 4 generations, with Arch Latham tuning pianos in Newcastle since the 1930’s. The first Lathams Retail outlet was opened in Hunter Street, Newcastle in 1949, which moved to Mayfield in 1968. In 1974 a store was opened at Garden City (now Westfield Kotara), and in 1988 at Charlestown Square. This same year the Mayfield store closed. In 1999 the Charlestown Square store was merged to Kotara, and in 2005 Lathams opened their Piano and Education Division at 2/76 Park Ave, Kotara.

Lathams Music Directors

Fiona is the Grand Daughter of Founder, Arch Latham, and Daughter of previous management, Helen and Ray Latham. Fiona and Richard are the proud parents of 3 musically talented girls, Lena, Allie and Natasha.

Community Involvement

Lathams Music support a huge amount of school music activity from Primary School Band Camps to High School Band Fests. Lathams also proudly sponsors the Lake Macquarie City Concert Band. Lathams often contribute to any good musical cause in one way or another, and understands the importance of music in the community. Lathams supports The Newcastle University Choir, Theatre Groups and Organisations such as Opera Hunter, Gilbert & Sullivan Societies, Newcastle Conservatorium, and the highly musical oriented Hunter Valley Grammar School. Lathams Music also supports many schools and churches in the Newcastle Region.

Our Staff

Our staff are friendly, and listen to our customer’s requests and needs, and are then in a better position to offer their expert advice.
Each staff member is an expert in their own field, and thus able to offer specialized service in Pianos, Guitars, Amplifiers, Woodwind & Brass, Stringed Instruments, Drums, Music Software, Singing, Classroom/Educational Material, Print Music both Classical and Contemporary for all instruments.