About Us
Musos Corner is Australia’s number one independently owned music retail store, based in Newcastle, NSW. Founded in 1967 by Ian and Sandra Lindsay, the store’s legacy spans over 59 years and is built on an unwavering dedication to professionals, recreational musicians, institutions, teachers and students alike to offer an incredibly diverse range of brands catering to every budget and to suit every need.
A Legacy Built on Music
From humble beginnings as a small piano store and repair shop located in a modest 150 square metre space, Musos Corner has relocated four times over the past five decades and is currently located on Hunter Street, Newcastle. Sandra’s son Andrew, a stalwart of the national and international musical instrument retail scene, was born at Musos Corner’s original location. Alongside Sandra, he was a driving force behind the success of the family business, guiding it back from a devastating fire and flooding, and championing the store’s legendary ‘May the 4th’ sale, before his passing in 2022. In 2024 Musos Corner was Aquired by Cedar Mill Group
Continuing the Legacy
Cedar Mill Group’s Founder and Director Paul Lambess has a deep appreciation for Musos Corner’s heritage and legacy established by Ian, Sandra and Andrew Lindsay. The store has played an important role in Paul’s love of music and the acquisition of Musos Corner in May 2024 is entwined with Cedar Mill Group’s vision for the future.
As a Newcastle native himself, Paul understands the significance of Musos Corner to the local community. Paul interned at the store in his early teens and purchased his first drum kit at Musos. Possession of a grassroots understanding of the local dynamic and character of the Hunter music scene is something Paul does not take for granted and it is these fundamentals and values that will hold the business in safe hands moving forward into the future.
About the Cedar Mill Group
Founded by Paul Lambess, Cedar Mill Group was established by Newcastle-based Winarch Group in 2020 to lead its ambitious growth plans into the tourism and events sector. Cedar Mill has a vision to create an internationally significant network of purpose-built indoor venues, outdoor amphitheatre and entertainment precincts in Australia, that enhance each of their region’s tourism potential.
Meet the Staff
Our staff are a team of musicians and music industry professionals with many years’ experience on stage, on tour or in the studio. We pride ourselves on providing the right product our customers for the right application at the best possible price. We are confident in the variety and quality our extensive product range and believe we can the find the right solution for you.
Our History
1967
Musos Corner is Australia’s number one independently owned music retail store, based in Newcastle, NSW. Founded in 1967 by Ian and Sandra Lindsay, the store’s legacy spans over 57 years and is built on an unwavering dedication to professionals, recreational musicians, institutions, teachers and students alike to offer an incredibly diverse range of brands catering to every budget and to suit every need.
1980
Musos moved to 707 Hunter Street. Musos Corner became a place where local musos could meet and buy their guitars, bass or drums kits at the right price.s
1994
Musos moved once more to No. 1 National Park Street. Musos Corner had become the Hunter Valley’s Number 1 music store and now we had the street address to prove it.
2005
Whilst in the process of renovating, Musos Corner suffered a major fire which forced us back to Hunter Street for 9 months.
2006
Musos Corner reopened at No. 1 National Park Street in it’s new store, and now has over 500sq metres of floor space dedicated to all things ROCK n ROLL.
2021
Musos moved directly across the road to a much larger store at 711 Hunter St
2024
Cedar Mill / Winarch Capital purchased Musos Corner
2025
Musos Corner moves to a brand new, purpose-built store at 252 Pacific Highway Charlestown, as well as opening a new distribution warehouse in Morisset.