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2015 Music Products Industry Archive

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TOP TEN: Ways you can help to save Denmark Street

High rents and short-term leases look likely to end the days of London's famous Tin Pan Alley in Denmark Street as a musical thoroughfare. But maybe not. Here's what you can…

JBL adds to EON series

JBL has added a new powered subwoofer to its EON600 Series.

EBS launches 750 Reidmar bass amp

EBS has released a more powerful version of its Reidmar bass amp - the EBS Reidmar 750.

Perri's boosts licensed band accessories range

Canadian company Perri’s has launched a new range of licensed guitar straps and picks, featuring images of Nirvana, Kiss, Soundgarden and The Doors.

Holy Grail show looms

Luthier extravaganza, The Holy Grail Guitar show is returning to Berlin later this month.

BPM running Toytopia DJ school

DJ show BPM is to host a BPM DJ School at the 2015 Toytopia toy show, at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool later this month. 

Mackie adds new Bluetooth monitors

Mackie has added two new models to its best-selling CR Series Multimedia Monitor line - the CR4BT and CR5BT. 

Musikmesse reveals 2016 format

Musikmesse has revealed more about its new-look trade show format for next year.

Special Book Signing at Musical Innovations

On October 3rd, Musical Innovations (Greenville, SC) held a very special book signing event with Marcus Sikora.

Fishman Creates New Retail Packaging

Fishman has just launched distinctive new retail packaging for its acoustic amplification products.

Mapex Mars Series Free Tom Promotion: October 1, through December 31, 2015

Mapex brings back their highly successful “MARS FREE TOM” consumer promotion in time for the 4th quarter.    

KMC Music Become Exclusive United States Distributor of Rhythm Tech Percussion Products and Accessories

The acquisition, completed last month, makes KMC Music the sole United States distributor of Rhythm Tech percussion products and accessories, according to KMC Music president Mark Terry.

Pioneer offers rekordbox training sessions

Pioneer DJ has teamed up with authorised dealers to help DJs learn how to use rekordbox 4.0 and the new rekordbox dj Plus Pack through a series of free coaching sessions.

Washburn adds new Parallaxe trio

Washburn Guitars has added three new models to its Parallaxe range.

Lock-It adds iconic sixties art straps

Lock-It straps have introduced a new range of straps by legendary psychedelic artist, Bob Masse, who designed posters for Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, The Byrds, The Who, and Cream in the ‘60s. 

PLASA confirms Olympia move

Audio and lighting show PLASA, has ended its three-year stay at London’s ExCeL, promising a revamped and reinvigorated event at Olympia next year.

Italian show hits heights, promises growth

Italian piano and classical instrument show Cremona Mondomusica and Piano Experience attracted more than 15,000 visitors to its latest expo and promises a broader show next year.

Studiomaster shipping low-cost monitor/PA system

Studiomaster is now shipping the new LIVESYS5 portable micro -PA and stage monitor throughout Europe. 

Pioneer readies compact XDJ-700 release

Pioneer DJ is launching what it describes as its most compact and flexible digital player yet - the XDJ-700.

New Vintage models available

Four new models have been added to John Hornby Skewes’ Vintage range of electric guitars.

ADJ Open House Events Announced

ADJ Lighting is pleased to announce two Open House events at their Los Angeles and Miami locations where dealers and end users can see new products releases from over the…

Shure Announces It’s Now a Polycom Technology Partner

As part of Shure’s strategic focus on providing innovative solutions in the A/V Conferencing and Integration market, the company is excited to partner with Polycom, a leader in the UC&C…

AM&S Names Blecher National Sales Manager for dBTechnologies

American Music & Sound (AM&S) has announced the appointment of Ken Blecher as national sales manager for dBTechnologies.

TOP TEN: Things we learned from this year's MIA Conference

This year's MIA Conference saw a gaggle (not sure of the collective noun) of industry types gather again at the British Library for a day of speakers and workshops. There…

German trade bodies move in together

Five of Germany's musical trade bodies and associations are now together under one roof, having moved to a new shared building in Berlin.

Christmas moves over in Yamaha audio division reshuffle

Yamaha’s Audio division has had a reshuffle, with long-serving Karl Christmas moving to the firm’s R&D offshoot in London, while Terry Murphy (left) steps up to sales manager for Yamaha…

JHS backs local music scholarships

UK distributor JHS has teamed up with its local music services hub and dealer Promenade Music to hand out scholarships to local schoolchildren.

NUVO opens U.S. Sales and Distribution Center

After three years of steady growth in the U.S., Nuvo has opened the doors of its new sales and distribution center in Boston.

Absolute Music hosts Roli Rise demo

Absolute Music has teamed up with UK distributor Sound Technology to demo the new Seaboard Rise keyboard controller.

Music Education Expo programme unveiled

Music Education Expo organiser Rhinegold Media and Events, has revealed its conference programme for next year's event, promising its most interactive programme to date. 

Barnes and Mullins adds Ocarina line

Barnes & Mullins has added the Ocarina Workshop's six-hole version of the easy to play Ocarina  - The Oc - to its range.

Blackstar distribution arm takes on Dean Markley

Blackstar's distribution arm, DIST-X has taken on exclusive UK distribution of the Dean Markley string brand.

NAMM Foundation Visits Best Communities for Music Education

The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus hits the road this fall to help keep music education strong in six of NAMM Foundation’s Best Communities for Music Education.

Music China - This Week!

This year’s Music China is promised to be all-encompassing. Asia’s preeminent trade show, which will open next week from October 14 – 17, features 1,782 exhibitors from 30 countries and…

US DEALER FOCUS: Digital keyboard sales under pressure

We polled more than 300 US dealers to get their thoughts on the current state of the digital keyboard and piano market.

PRO show changes revealed

Marked Events has outlined the changes it will be making to next year's PRO audio and technology show, changing the days and moving it to a new venue.

Cartoon Network deal for Freshman parent co.

Freshman Guitars' parent company Access All Areas, has launched a new range of Cartoon Network-licensed instruments, based on the channel's Adventure Time cartoon.

KMC Music is Now Exclusive U.S. Distributor of Rhythm Tech

KMC Music (www.kmcmusic.com) recently announced that parent company JAM Industries (www.jamindustries.com) has acquired Rhythm Tech (www.rhythmtech.com).  The acquisition, completed last month, makes KMC Music the sole United States distributor of…

NAMM show floor reveals international growth

NAMM has revealed the floor plan for next year’s show and is promising the most international expo to date.

Musikmesse to host Emergenza band competition finals

Musikmesse has added emerging bands competition Emergenza, to its show schedule.