Dream extends cymbal recycling programme
Dream Cymbals’ old-for-new recycling programme has now been rolled out across a bigger range of its authorised UK stockists.
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Chauvet Professional Video Panels Create Versatile Looks On Foam Wonderland Stage
The rainstorm experience at the Foam Wonderland tour is always intense and maintaining a consistent look that’s true to the EDM experience on stages that vary so widely in size is…
Seidler Equity Partners Acquires Majority Interest in Hal Leonard
Hal Leonard has announced that Seidler Equity Partners, a private investment firm, has acquired a majority interest in the company. The move came as CEO Keith Mardak began his estate…
GC Expands East Coast Presence with New Store Openings
Guitar Center has been expanding its footprint on the East Coast with recent store grand openings in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and West Springfield, Massachusetts.
Former Orange man sets up sales start-up
Erstwhile Orange Amps sales chief, Antony Gunter, has re-emerged with a new start-up and is handling sales for US firm Boutique Amps in Europe.
DW Drums backs Prince tribute
Drummer/percussionist Sheila E played a one-of-a-kind DW custom kit as part of a special musical celebration honouring Prince at the BET Awards, June 26th at the Microsoft Theater in Los…
PRS adds new Mark Holcomb signature model
Following on from the limited edition Mark Holcomb signature model launched in 2015, PRS Guitars has released an SE version of the Periphery guitarist’s instrument.
Vintage solids launched for lefties
Vintage now provides left-handed options of three of its most popular solid-body models.
Methedras Wins Global Rockstar Contest 2015 and a Paiste Cymbal Set
The Italian trash-metal band Methedras wins last year’s Global Rockstar Contest and Paiste Signature Precision Heavy cymbal set (14” Heavy Hi-Hat, 16” & 18” Heavy Crash, 20” Heavy Ride).
New Portugese partner for Audio-Technica
Audio-Technica has announced Portugal’s Total Music as non-exclusive distributor for its MI and entry-level installation products in the territory.
Contemporary hat-trick in NAMM Top 100
Winners were announced on Friday night for the annual NAMM Top 100 Dealers, where Contemporary Music Center (Chantilly, Virginia) - owned by longtime, valued MMR contributor Menzie Pittman - got top…
2016 NAMM Top 100 Dealers
Winners were announced on Friday night for the annual "NAMM Top 100 Dealers." Contemporary Music Center (Chantilly, Virginia) - owned by longtime, valued MMR contributor Menzie Pittman - got top nods…
Taylor Guitars Debuts New 700 Series @ SNAMM
Andy Powers goes over the features and upgrades on the newly redesigned 700 Series from Taylor Guitars...
Floyd Rose's Alan Cabasso @ SNAMM 2016
Alan Cabasso shared details on the new Floyd Rose line of headphones on display at Summer NAMM this year...
D’Addario LIVE Event Hosted in Nashville for International Jazz Day
On April 30, D’Addario hosted an event at the Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University in celebration of the famed International Jazz Day. D’Addario artists Jeff Coffin and Roy…
Peter D'Addario in Nashville @ SNAMM 2016
D'Addario's Peter D'Addario brings us up to speed on the new line of acoustic strings...
Blackstar Amplification @ Summer NAMM 2016
Check out new amps from Blackstar!
Ernie Ball 'Picker's Paradise' @ Summer NAMM
Ernie Ball made a welcome -- and loud! -- return to the industry's annual summer gathering in Nashville...
Levy's Leathers Donates to Guitars for Vets
On the morning of the first day of Summer NAMM 2016, Levy's Leathers made a generous donation of $10,000 to Guitars for Vets, a program which provides guitars and lessons…
With Navajo Craftsmanship, Cloud Microphones Receives Presidential “E” Award
On May 16 of this year, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker presented Tucson, Arizona-based Cloud Microphones with the President’s “E” Award for Exports at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.…
Musical Innovations Adds Staff, Affiliate Stores
Musical Innovations, NAMM’s 2015 Top 100 Dealer of the Year, is expanding, in order to continue providing its trademark exemplary service to schools and families in the Southeast.
Berklee College of Music and The Boston Conservatory Merger
Berklee College of Music disclosed that its merger with The Boston Conservatory is official and they are effectively one institution as of June 1, 2016.
John McGuinness Creates Intense Club Atmosphere at Belfast Cream Event
For the latest incarnation of the Cream series, which featured DJs John O’Callaghan, Bryan Kearney and Will Atkinson, Justlite’s John McGuinness turned the cavernous T13 urban sports complex into a…
Guns N' Roses "Not In This Lifetime" Tour Employs Vater Gear
Guns N' Roses kick off their highly anticipated 25-date "Not In This Lifetime" Tour on June 23, 2016 in Detroit, MI. Vater Drumstick Artist Frank Ferrer is behind the drum…
Wenger & Lexicon Highlight Active Acoustics at IAVM’s VenueConnect Show
How can performing venues stretch their acoustic potential, to better host a variety of events? Attendees to the International Association of Venue Managers’ VenueConnect show in Minneapolis, Minnesota (July 23-26,…
Sennheiser Stands by Wireless Microphone Users in Light of Pending Spectrum Reallocation
The wireless spectrum reallocation — which is underway through a process called the 'incentive auction' — will have a direct impact on thousands of wireless microphone users across the country. As a…
Seattle Makes Music with Mackie
Seattle presented 38 artists in 27 city parks, in addition to countless performances created independently around town for Make Music Day. Fourteen of the city venues featured MackieFreePlay or Reach…
IMS Technologies ‘Skulls’ Caractune Clip-on Tuners
Just in time for Summer NAMM, IMS Technologies is debuting its latest Charactune® clip-on tuners, the Skulls.
DigiTech sets sail with Nautila
DigiTech’s latest pedal is the new DigiTech Nautila Chorus/Flange pedal.
Reverb IDs 'flip' trend among pedal users
Reverb.com reports that flipping gear to make music and money is a growing trend among musicians.
Linsley backs Odyssey brand
Top UK trumpet, flugel and cornet payer Adam Linsley, whose CV includes working with Joss Stone, Bjork, Deep Purple, Elaine Paige as well as some of the biggest shows in…
KHS Names Goldenson VP of Businss Development
KHS America has announced the appointment of Jerry Goldenson as VP of Business Development.
D'Addario's 6th Annual Pre-Summer NAMM Party
Once again, the good folks at D'Addario got everyone amped up for the industry's annual gathering in Nashville...
Reverb.com Reports 20% of Used Pedal Sales are “Flips”
Reverb.com reports that flipping gear to make music and money is a growing trend among musicians.
Korg launches in-store tuner display
Korg has launched a new piece of high-tech POS - a wall mounted in-store tuner display.
Numbers jump for audio conference
The recent Audio Engineering Society’s 140th International Convention in Paris saw a 61 per cent increase in visitor pre-registration and a doubling of the exhibiting brands.
Cordoba expands Canadian sales force
Cordoba Music Group has expanded its Canadian sales force.
Yamaha Japan signs D&A deal
Yamaha Japan has been appointed as D&A Guitar Gear’s distributor in the territory.
Sakae launches custom kit compiler
A new Sakae Drums online kit compiler is now available in the UK to help customers put together their ideal Sakae Drum kit, prior to ordering it at their nearest…
New base for FBT UK
FBT Audio has moved its UK base to new warehouse and office premises in Rochester, Kent.