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2018 Music Products Industry Archive

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Adam Hall Group Strengthens International Sales Team

Markus Jahnel, COO and managing director, will assume responsibility for the Adam Hall Group’s global business development with immediate effect.

Key International Moves For Adam Hall Team

Adam Hall Group has expanded its international sales team, with a number of key appointments. 

 ‘Godspell’ Production in Australia Uses CHAUVET Professional Fixtures

A recent production of the show Godspell at Hellyer College in Tasmania, Australia used 12 CHAUVET Professional Maverick MK2 Spots and four Rogue R1 FX-B fixtures for their production, specified…

Luna Guitars Stands with Songwriters in Support of the Music Modernization Act

Luna Guitars has announced its support for the Music Modernization Act (MMA) in effort to stand with fellow songwriters, stating that “songwriters endure the same stress as any one working…

Future-proof Your Business at the Retail Innovation Summit at the 2019 NAMM Show

Retail is evolving at an unprecedented speed, and harnessing new opportunities to transform business in today’s tech era has never been more critical. That’s why NAMM retail members are invited…

Trade Regrets: Dan W. Skutt

Grover/Trophy Musical Products executive vice president Dann W. Skutt, age 65, passed away on August 22, 2018.

KMC Music Becomes Exclusive U.S. Distributor for the Entire Suzuki Musical Instruments Product Line

KMC Music has announced that it has been appointed to serve as the exclusive United States distributor of the entire Suzuki Musical Instruments product line.

Excelcia Music Publishing Hires Ray as Choral Editor

Excelcia Music Publishing has announced the hiring of Jamey Ray as choral editor.

‘Jagged Little Pill’ Musical Selects Shure

The American Repertory Theater at Harvard University (A.R.T.) and sound designer Jonathan Deans selected the Shure Axient Digital wireless microphone system and ADX series for the world premiere of the…

Southeastern University Updates Television Studio with CHAUVET Professional Fixtures

Recently, Southeastern University enhanced the level of its TV broadcasts by adding four Ovation B-2805FC LED batten fixtures from CHAUVET Professional to its Bolin Studio. 

GHS Strings Partners with Eastwood Guitars

GHS Strings has partnered with Eastwood Guitars. Now all Eastwood Guitar models come equipped with GHS Strings and GHS will be offering a number of custom shop sets for Eastwood…

D'Addario Acquires Two Nearby Buildings and Continues Sustainability Efforts Towards LEED Certification

D’Addario has announced the purchase of two adjacent industrial buildings next to their headquarters at 595 Smith Street in Farmingdale, Long Island.

Budget German Supermarket Moves Into MI Market

German supermarket, Aldi, which specialises in offering very cheap grocery and household ranges has launched a line of musical instruments in its UK stores.

Musikmesse Goes for Therapy

Messe Frankfurt and the German Music Therapy Society (DMtG) will hold the ‘New Therapy Instruments’ competition at Musikmesse 2019.

GHS Strikes Eastwood Deal

GHS Strings has partnered with Eastwood Guitars to equip all Eastwood Guitar models with GHS Strings, and offer a number of custom shop sets for Eastwood mando, tenor and baritone…

dBTechnologies Powers DJ Expo Rooftop Red Party

Last week, dBTechnologies brought the party to the 2018 edition of DJ Expo, in partnership with the Senate DJs.

Jules & The Jinks Win the AFROPUNK Brooklyn Battle of the Bands

On Friday August 11, New York natives Jules & The Jinks won the 2018 AFROPUNK Brooklyn Battle of the Bands, powered by D’Addario at the Knitting Factory Brooklyn. 

Conn-Selmer Debuts New Website

Conn-Selmer has shared their new website, www.conn-selmer.com/en-us.

Rush Legend Geddy Lee Backs Rotosound

Rotosound has received a ringing endorsement from Geddy Lee, iconic bass player with Canadian rocksmiths, Rush, who has made a special video extolling the virtues of the manufacturer’s Swing Bass strings.

Evans and Promark Attend the 2018 Drum Corps International World Championships

Evans and Promark had a very exciting week at the 2018 Drum Corps International (DCI) World Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana celebrating the success of their groups and sponsoring the lot…

Hal Leonard Announces New Distribution Agreements with iZotope and Audient

Hal Leonard has announced that as of August 1, iZotope and Audient products have been added to the company’s MI Distribution division catalog.

LPD Music International Hosts 'Super' Open House

With the help of vendors, local sponsors, and a fantastic customer base, the first LPD Music Open House was a huge success.

Cordoba Boosts US Sales Force

Cordoba Music Group has appointed Jason Gano to the newly created position of Vice President of North American Sales.

AJR Use CHAUVET Professional Fixtures at Orange County New York Fair

AJR recently performed at the Orange County New York Fair and used a lighting rig anchored by 12 CHAUVET Professional Maverick MK2 Profiles. The rig was designed by the festival’s…

‘A.I.M.’ Books Now Sold Through J.W. Pepper

Solutions for Teachers has announced that their assessment book series entitled A.I.M. is now being sold through J.W. Pepper.

Counting Crows Use CHAUVET Professional Fixtures on Current Tour

Counting Crows’ current 25 Years and Counting tour is supported by an upbeat Mike Zielinski-designed lightshow that features STRIKE 1 fixtures supplied by Upstaging, Inc.

SABIAN Launches New Online Custom Shop

SABIAN has just launched a brand new online Custom Shop to help drummers all over the word build the cymbal of their dreams.

Vintage Backs Cardiff Charity

Vintage Guitars joined forces with community support charity The Living Room to raise money during the recent Cardiff Eisteddfod.

Korg Ties up Soundbrenner Deal

Korg UK has added the Soundbrenner accessories line to its portfolio of brands.

Gibson Set for Rebirth After Court Decision

On 1st August, Gibson Brands announced that a Delaware bankruptcy court has approved the Company’s Disclosure Statement.

The Music Achievement Council Names November 15 the ‘First Performance National Day of Celebration’

The Music Achievement Council (MAC) has announced November 15 will be the inaugural First Performance National Day of Celebration (FPNDoC) to celebrate, honor, and encourage the early achievements of music students across…

Court Approves Gibson Brands Disclosure Statement, Confirmation Hearing Scheduled for September 27

On August 1, Gibson Brands announced that a Delaware bankruptcy court has approved the Company’s Disclosure Statement.

American Music & Sound Announces Details for DJ Expo

American Music & Sound (AM&S) will be hitting the road, representing top manufacturers at the DJ Expo in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Shure Axient Digital Powers MLB All-Star Events

As the key audio and video vendor for Major League Baseball’s All-Star Week festivities, CP Communications also acted as frequency coordinator for all events across the event campus in and…

Yamaha Corps Wins 19th DCI World Championship

Yamaha Corporation of America celebrates 34 years of collaboration with Marching Music’s Major League with the culmination of the Drum Corps International (DCI) World Championship finals at Lucas Oil Stadium…

Korg Partners with Midwest Dealers for Exclusive Clinics

Korg USA, Inc.’s lead product specialist recently traveled to host a variety of product clinics throughout the Midwest region. Many eager customers gathered at MC Audio in Madison, Wisconsin and…

SABIAN Sponsors Scholarships at Third Annual Billy Cobham Art of the Rhythm Section Retreat

SABIAN and the SABIAN Education Network (SEN) sponsored two scholarships to the third annual Billy Cobham Art of the Rhythm Section Retreat in Mesa, Arizona.

Lynyrd Skynyrd Uses CHAUVET Professional Fixtures on Farewell Tour

Lynyrd Skynyrd has been using a collection of 28 CHAUVET Professional Rogue R2 Wash fixtures, supplied by Premier Global Productions, on their current farewell tour. Lighting designer and director, Jonny…

Peavey Electronics Hosts Party at DJ Expo ‘18

Peavey Electronics invites all DJ Expo ‘18 badge holders to the Peavey/Technics Open-Bar Party, a DJ showcase that will close out the first day of exhibits at Harrah’s Resort in…

Audio-Technica Honors Ark Productions & Marketing with President’s Award

Audio-Technica has announced that Pine City, New York-based firm Ark Productions & Marketing has been presented with A-T’s prestigious President’s Award for their work representing Audio-Technica professional audio products during…