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Momentum Audio Sales Named U.S. Distributor of Ehrlund

Momentum Audio Sales has added Swedish Microphone Manufacturer Ehrlund to its line-up of MI/Pro Audio products for exclusive distribution in the U.S. market. 

GHS Launches New Line of Shirts

GHS Strings have just launched new T-Shirts, featuring the slogans from their new global advertising campaign, which highlights the benefits of their Nitro-Packs.

Shure Named One of 2016’s ‘Best and Brightest Companies to Work For’

For the sixth year in a row, Shure Incorporated has been selected as one of the Best and Brightest Companies To Work For® in the Nation by the National Association for…

MusicFirst Partners with Sountrap

MusicFirst, a learning management system designed specifically for music educators, has signed a distribution agreement with Soundtrap, an online collaborative music and podcast recording studio, to offer a cross-platform music…

Aquila launches first signature uke strings

Aquila has released its first ever signature set of ukulele strings, endorsed by Hawaiian virtuoso, Aldrine Guerrero.

Soar Valley adds lightweight samba drum line

Percussion specialist Soar Valley Music is bringing  a new range of Brazilian Samba drums into the UK – the ‘Light’ series from the manufacturers of the Contemporânea brand of drums.

IK launches Fulltone pedal collection

Digital music specialist IK Multimedia has launched its new Fulltone Collection for AmpliTube for Mac/PC.

US distribution deal for Swedish mic brand

Momentum Audio Sales has added Swedish Microphone Manufacturer Ehrlund to its line-up of MI/Pro Audio products for exclusive distribution in the US market. 

Pioneer DJ cuts Splice deal

Pioneer DJ has partnered with Splice, the cloud-based music production platform used by over 700,000 producers, to connect the extensive sample library Splice Sounds to its professional sampler, the TORAIZ…

North Star rises for Radial

Radial Engineering has launched its new North Star overdrive pedal, designed to appeal to country-rock guitarists.

Adam Hall reveals Pro-Light hand

Adam Hall Group has promised to unveil several product debuts at this year's Pro Light and Sound show as well as a collaboration with the Porsche Design Studio.

Musikmesse outlines Business Academy schedule

Musikmesse is once again running the Business Academy inspired by German trade body SOMM, which will include speakers on issues including CITES, brexit and digitisation.

Gibson declares victory in JHS suit

In what may represent a landmark decision in the trademarking of guitar shapes, Gibson has declared victory in its case against JHS.

Yamaha opens first Indian factory

Yamaha has invested in its first Indian manufacturing plant in Chennai.

Heid Music’s ‘The Big 10+ Contest’ Aims to Put More Than $30,000 into School Music Programs in March

Heid Music, with stores located throughout Wisconsin, is aiming to put more than $30,000 into area school music programs during Music in our Schools Month this March.

Fred W. Gretsch Visits Hal Leonard

In honor of Hal Leonard’s recent appointment as the exclusive distributor of Gretsch Drums’ Renown, Catalina, and Energy series, Fred W. Gretsch visited the company’s Milwaukee headquarters.

Chauvet Reports Record Crowds in Attendance at USITT Booth

Chauvet reports record crowds gathered at Chauvet Professional booth USITT displaying LED stage lighting.

Musikmesse 2017: Business Academy Inspired by SOMM

​The Business Academy inspired by SOMM will once again be a great source of expert knowledge for trade visitors to Musikmesse (April 5 to 8, 2017).

30th Annual KMC Music EPU Charity Golf Tournament

​KMC has announced that it is shooting to raise $30,000 for the Paul Newman Hole in the Wall Gang Camp when it tees up for the 30th annual KMC Music EPU…

NAfME and 50 Federated Associations Ask for Maximum Title IV, Part A Funding

The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) and 50 of its State Federated Music Education Associations have submitted letters to the leadership of both Federal Congressional Committees on Appropriations.  

JHS and Gibson Return to Court, Gibson Declares Victory

  John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd. (JHS) and Gibson were back in court the week of March 6th, 2017, continuing their clash over alleged trademark infringement with regard to guitar…

Chauvet Rogue R1 FX-B on Tour with Epica

Dutch metal band Epica’s LD Erwin Van Lokeren created a variety of looks for the bands 22-city tour, using a compact floor package that included four LED strobes and 12…

JHS and Gibson back in court

JHS and Gibson have been back in court this week, continuing their clash over alleged trademark infringement with regard to guitar design.

Thomas Blug launching dealer tour

German guitar supremo, and vintage amp expert Thomas Blug is once again touring the UK showing off his range of BlugGuitar products such as the AMP1 and the recently released BLUBOX.

Andertons man heading up Reverb's Euro marketing

Reverb.com — the online marketplace for buying, selling, and learning about music gear — has hired Mark Johnson, former head of digital marketing at Andertons as European marketing director. 

DANSR Promotes Murphy to Sales Manager

DANSR, Inc. has promoted Stephanie Murphy to DANSR sales manager.

Porter and Davies adds two to roster

Tactile drum monitoring specialist Porter & Davies has added Roy Mayorga and Atom Willard to its artist roster.

Guitar Village takes rare Larrivées

Guitar Village in Farnham has snapped up a couple of rare Larrivée guitars, created as part of the firm's recent 50th anniversary celebrations.

New Turkish distributor for Audio-Technica

Audio-Technica has confirmed the appointment of Ertekin Elektronik as its new distributor for pro-audio products in Turkey.

US deal for Gravity Stands

Musical Distributors Group (MDG) has become exclusive North American distributor for Adam Hall's Gravity Stands.

Leisuretec hosting Apart workshop

As part of Leisuretec’s ongoing TecZone educational seminar series, Apart Audio is to host an event – An Installer's Guide to Commercial Audio Solutions – on Wednesday 15th March at Leisuretec’s…

Retailers Select Peavey’s Dark Matter Speaker Enclosures as 'Best DJ Product of 2016'

The Peavey® Dark Matter™ Series Enclosures were selected as the "Best DJ Product of 2016" at the 31st Annual Music & Sound Awards during the recent 2017 NAMM show in…

D’Addario Woodwinds Reserve and Select Jazz Reed Sampler Packs Available April 17

D'Addario Woodwinds is adding sampler packs to their premium lines of Reserve and Select Jazz Reeds.

Gibson refinances

Gibson Brands has completed a new round of refinancing, securing a new series of loans.

VandoJam Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Vandoren’s annual VandoJam at NAMM was a success. Once again held in the Hilton Avalon Room, the event enjoyed a fresh new format resulting in the…

Epiphone launches international competition promo

Throughout March 2017 Epiphone is offering fans a chance to win a new Epiphone Les Paul PlusTop PRO with hard case plus an Epiphone Ltd. Edition 75th Anniversary Inspired by “1939” Century…

Epiphone Les Paul PlusTop PRO and Century Amp Giveaway

Throughout March 2017 Epiphone is offering fans a chance to win a new Epiphone Les Paul® PlusTop PRO with hard case plus an Epiphone Ltd. Edition 75th Anniversary Inspired by…

KMC signs US exclusive for Natal drums

KMC has been appointed to serve as the exclusive US distributor of Natal Drums & Percussion, according to KMC Music vice president of Merchandising, Roger Hart.

Trade Regrets: Wally Pikal

On March 2nd, we got the following message from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino:Longtime music retailer Wally Pikal passed away today at the age of 90.

Musikmesse Festival line-up revealed

Following last year’s première, the second edition of Musikmesse Festival will offer Musikmesse 2017 visitors and exhibitors a varied programme of events from 5th-8th April.