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Show Report April 11, 2016

Levy's Leathers at Musikmesse 2016

Watch a few clips from this year's gathering in Frankfurt over at MMR TV. Look for our full Show Report in the May issue of MMR.

MMR Staff
Apr 11, 2016
Show Report April 8, 2016

The new Musikmesse - first thoughts

This year's Musikmesse adopted a brave new concept of enhanced B2B features while also turning into a consumer show. Did it work?.... You would expect a new pair of shoes…

MMR Staff
Apr 8, 2016
Show Report April 5, 2016

Industry readies for Musikmesse

The industry’s largest international trade show opens the doors to arguably its most important ever show on Thursday, offering a new-look format, the reaction to which will determine the future viability of…

MMR Staff
Apr 5, 2016
Show Report April 4, 2016

2016 Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound Set to Begin

Musikmesse (April 7 to 10) and Prolight + Sound (April 5 to 8) are set to turn the city of Frankfurt, Germany into the pivotal point for the entire music…

MMR Staff
Apr 4, 2016
Show Report March 29, 2016

Fifth Annual NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia

NAMM Musikmesse Russia, an international fair for musical instruments, sheet music, music production and music business connections, and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia, an international fair of technologies and services…

MMR Staff
Mar 29, 2016
Show Report March 23, 2016

New Lennon guitar forms Martin Musikmesse focus

Martin Guitar will unveil a second commemorative John Lennon model at Musikmesse, to follow up on the D-28 75th Anniversary Limited Edition model introduced in January.  The firm will also…

MMR Staff
Mar 23, 2016
Show Report March 20, 2016

New Facilities and Services at Musikmesse 2016

Musikmesse 2016 from April 7 to 10 will offer an expanded range of facilities and services for retailers, distributors, and everyone working in the music sector. The new ‘Business Academy…

MMR Staff
Mar 20, 2016
Show Report March 15, 2016

Musikmesse adds Drum Camp

Musikmesse 2016 will be offering a special feature for drummers at this year’s show the new Drum Camp, which will see six leading international drummers presenting their kits and demonstrating their skills. Drummers…

MMR Staff
Mar 15, 2016
Show Report February 24, 2016

Music Education Expo starts tomorrow

The Music Education Expo opens its doors tomorrow for two days of seminars, workshops and show floor activity.  This year’s expanded event takes place at Olympia Central with the doors…

MMR Staff
Feb 24, 2016
Show Report February 18, 2016

Musikmesse reveals Business Academy plan

Musikmesse has teamed up with trade body the Society of Music Merchants (SOMM) to put together a programme of seminars and workshops at this year’s show. Under the heading of…

MMR Staff
Feb 18, 2016
Show Report February 18, 2016

Meinl pulls out of Musikmesse

German percussion giant Meinl has become the latest company to pull out of this year’s Musikmesse. An ambitious new format with an increased consumer element appears to be struggling to…

MMR Staff
Feb 18, 2016
Show Report February 14, 2016

Musikmesse Festival 2016: First Headliners and Venues Announced

The first Musikmesse Festival will be held on the occasion of Musikmesse 2016 and enrich the International Trade Fair for Musical Instruments, Sheet Music, Music Production and Music Business Connections…

MMR Staff
Feb 14, 2016