A leading music shop in Croydon, has won Best Specialist Retailer award at the prestigious MIA (Music Industries Association) Awards in London.

Jonathan Myall Music, in South End, beat stiff competition from retailers across the UK in the national awards. The independent shop, which also trade under the name Just Flutes, is Europe’s largest flute and flute music shop. They also sell woodwind and brass instruments.

The awards ceremony, supported by Classic FM and Future Publishing, took place at London's prestigious Marriott Grosvenor Square Hotel on Wednesday 30 November 2011.

Adam Clifford, marketing co-ordinator at Jonathan Myall Music, said: “We are delighted to have won this award. We have worked hard at making our shop an Aladdin’s cave for flute players, and it is fantastic to get national recognition. It is also great for the residents of Croydon to have an award-winning music shop in their town.”

Jonathan Myall Music has been trading since 1985, and has been in South Croydon since 1998. The shop currently trades from Croydon’s oldest shop, dating from the 16th century. The Just Flutes name has an international reputation among flautists, with professional players regularly flying in from across Europe, the USA, and even Australia.

Further details: * www.justflutes.com * www.miamusicawards.com Contact: Adam Clifford, Marketing Co-ordinator Jonathan Myall Music 46 South End CR0 1DP 020 8662 8400 Based on information supplied by Adam Clifford, Jonathan Myall Music.