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Flight Partners with Hal Leonard for U.S. and Canadian Distribution
Flight Instruments, a popular ukulele manufacturer, has granted Hal Leonard exclusive distribution of their ukulele products in the United States and Canada. The announcement came from Primoz Virant, COO of Flight, and…
The Magic Moment
Let’s be honest: the music business is one made up of conversationalists and sales people. It is a marketplace of unusual buyers and sellers. As owners and managers, we must…
Technology is the Engine
Are you familiar with Billie Eilish? If not, don’t feel too bad. While millions of high-schoolers consider the singer/songwriter to be amongst the most significant artists of their lifetimes, many…
Home Studios Are Becoming Hubs for the Next Generation of Media
Professional audio is one of the more difficult markets to measure. Drummers buy sticks and guitarists buy strings, but at a time when every guitarist, keyboardist, drummer, and vocalist is…
Taylor Names Yamek Key Accounts Manager
Taylor® Guitars has announced the hiring of longtime music industry veteran Craig Yamek as a key accounts manager within its North American sales organization.
Chandler Creates Array Of Looks With CHAUVET Professional for Hayley Kiyoko's European Tour
Will Chandler recently worked on Hayley Kiyoko’s European tour, side-hanging 10 CHAUVET Professional Next NXT-1 panels on poles behind diamond-shaped band risers.
Roland and BPM Supreme Introduce Serato x Roland TR-SYNC ‘READY’ Tracks
Roland Corporation and BPM Supreme announced today a partnership that will include Serato x Roland TR-SYNC “READY” tracks within BPM Supreme’s vast music library. Labeled “TR-READY” tracks, each of these…
Auralex Acoustical Treatment Employed by Music Education Non-Profit SongFarm
Products from Auralex Acoustics, Inc. were recently employed as a key part of a project by SongFarm, a non-profit coalition of music pros, educators and businesses that aims to develop music…
Black Deer Festival and Orange Amps Band Competition
Orange Amplification has partnered with Black Deer Festival to offer a once in a lifetime opportunity to win a TremLord 30 guitar amplifier worth £1,000 and a forty five minute set…
Source Distribution Wins Genelec Western European Distributor of the Year
Source Distribution, exclusive Genelec distributor in the U.K., has been presented with the Genelec Pro Distributor Award Western Europe 2018.
EarthQuaker Goes to Washington D.C.
On May 6, Akron, Ohio-based EarthQuaker Devices will be honored with an award from the U.S. Small Business Administration during National Small Business Week activities.
Scott Powers Chicago Music Cruise with ChamSys
The 20th annual Chicago Music Cruise recently featured a group of leading Chicagoland bands and radio personalities, organized by 7th Heaven. Keeping pace with the hard-driving music notes onboard the cruise was…
KORG Releases Exclusive Jordan Rudess Signature Kronos
KORG has collaborated with keyboardist Jordan Rudess by releasing their first ever artist signature model of the KORG KRONOS; a staple in Rudess’ career with the progressive metal band, Dream…
Henriksen Announces 2019 Rocky Mountain Archtop Festival
Henriksen has announced that the 2019 Rocky Mountain Archtop Festival will take place on September 21 and 22 this year.
ChamSys Powers Transformative Show for Remos
Antonis Remos’ recent show at the Pyli A Performance Stage in Thessaloniki, Greece featured a majestic George Porros-designed lightshow that immersed the audience with a stunning display of 144 overhead…
Green Love Festival Enlists Fixtures from CHAUVET Professional for 2019 Edition
Novi Sad’s Green Love festival in Serbia recently featured a collection of CHAUVET Professional Rogue and STRIKE fixtures.
Submissions Open for the 2019 She Rocks Showcase Nashville
The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) has announced open submissions for their 2019 She Rocks Showcase, scheduled during the Summer NAMM conference in Nashville. Now in its sixth year, the She Rocks Showcase…
Spitfire Audio Announces Availability of Ambient Guitars with World-Renowned Virtuosic Guitar Innovator Leo Abrahams
Spitfire Audio is proud to announce availability of AMBIENT GUITARS.
Reverb Donates $250,000 to Youth Music Programs through 'Reverb Gives'
Reverb.com, the leading online marketplace dedicated to buying and selling new and used musical instruments, recently announced that it has donated more than $250,000-worth of musical instruments to youth music…
Buffet Crampon USA Introduces New Division Managers
Buffet Crampon USA is pleased to announce three new appointments in the North American Sales Team.
Lauren Byrge Joins Timeless Sales Team
Timeless Communications announces that Lauren Byrge has joined the sales team. “Timeless continues to grow, and serving our clients exceptionally well means we need to grow our team from time…
Gathering Church Gets New Sound System with Danley Fixtures
Based in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Gathering Church recently moved to a larger space with the help of Lambda AV and Danley Sound Labs.
Belgium Edition of 'The Voice' Uses CHAUVET Professional Fixtures
In Belgium, global reality TV franchise The Voice van Vlaanderen (The Voice of Flanders) features an Arf & Yes lighting design with over 300 CHAUVET Professional fixtures, supplied by Phlippo Productions.
54th ACM Awards Broadcast Features Shure Wireless Systems
While all major wireless brands were made available to ensure the artists would be comfortable on stage, Shure Axient Digital was used for most performances during the three-hour event, with…
Guitar Center Partners with D’Addario for Earth Day String Recycling/Replacement Event
For the second year in a row, Guitar Center is partnering with D’Addario for a special event in celebration of Earth Day.
JHS to Distribute MARCA Reeds in UK and ROI from May 1st
JHS has announced that they will be assuming the role of exclusive trade distributor throughout UK and ROI for MARCA Reeds, effective May 1st 2019.
Show Systems Australia Updates Parkland HS Theatre’s Lighting System With CHAUVET Professional Maverick Fixtures
Since its Broadway premiere on October 20, 1954, the musical Peter Pan has captivated audiences with images of fairies, mermaids, lost boys, pirates, Captain Hook and a tick-tocking crocodile.
Taylor Guitars Makes History with Largest Recorded Planting of West African Ebony Trees in Cameroon's Congo Basin
Taylor Guitars is excited to announce the successful planting of 1,500 West African ebony trees in Cameroon’s Congo Basin region in an effort to help preserve the future of the species.
Yamaha Ensembles Win 9 Medals at 2019 Winter Guard International Championships
Yamaha-equipped ensembles made a strong showing at the 2019 Winter Guard International (WGI) Percussion and Winds World Championships, with nine awards going to groups exclusively using Yamaha marching instruments.
The Retail Training Summit Returns to Summer NAMM
The Retail Training Summit returns to Summer NAMM (July 18-20) in Nashville as the premier one-day training opportunity for music retail businesses.
Ashly Audio Launches New Website
Ashly Audio has launched an all-new website that features a crisp design, intuitive navigation, and an increase in usable content – from direct support options and documentation, to solution-based application…
Sound Insight With ‘DPA Master’ Donal Hodgson
A DPA Master since 2014, Donal Hodgson has been a sound engineer, mixer and Pro Tools expert for more than 25 years, working in recording studios and in live environments.
KORG USA, Inc. Supports First-Ever Synthplex Event
Los Angeles sported the newest and highly anticipated synthesizer focused festival Synthplex, providing attendees access to the latest in modular, analog and more. KORG joined the masses by displaying their top…
Dream Theater Choose Mojave Audio for New Album
Distance Over Time, the fourteenth album from American progressive metal band Dream Theater, was released on February 22, 2019 on the Sony Music label. Lead vocalist James LaBrie was captured…
Leonard Enlists ATC Monitors for Forthcoming Record
Patrick Leonard’s forthcoming solo album Bring the Circus Home was composed, recorded, and mixed on his new ATC SCM45A monitors.
‘Roadie for the Day’ In-Store Displays Available
For International Drum Month 2019, the Percussion Marketing Council has offered a special promotion for retailers to share info on their “Roadie for the Day” competition.
Pell City Center Upgrades Sound System with Danley Fixtures
When the Pell City Center for Education and the Performing Arts (CEPA) in Alabama needed a new sound reinforcement system, local AV integration and live sound production company Lost in…
Roland Hosting Jim Brickman’s West-Coast Songwriters Bootcamp in August
Roland has announced that it will host the upcoming West-Coast edition of the Brickman Bootcamp For Songwriters in Los Angeles, August 1-4, 2019.
Trade Regrets: Gary DeShazo
On April 15, we received the following news from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino:Rosi Johnson sent us the sad news that Gary DeShazo passed away yesterday.