NAMM reveals Top 100 Dealers list
NAMM has revealed the final selections for its Top 100 Dealer Awards, with the UK's Absolute Music and Andertons among the few non-US dealers on the list.
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Trade Regrets: Remo D. Belli
Remo Belli 88, the founder and CEO of Remo Inc., passed away on the afternoon of April 25th at the age of 88.
Korg USA Names Sajeva Director of Technology Brands
As part of Korg USA’s ongoing plan for strategic growth, the company has announced the promotion of industry veteran James Sajeva to director of Technology Brands for Korg USA, Inc.
DW unveils new Gibraltar DJ stand line-up
DW Drums is distributing the US made Gibraltar DJ range of DJ workstations in the UK and through Europe.
Yamaha set to announce sales rise
According to forecasts, Yamaha’s group operating profit will likely increase for a fifth straight year in fiscal 2016, thanks to strong sales of musical instruments in Asia and audio equipment…
GC Opens New Location in N.Y., Closes Store in Indiana
Guitar Center recently announced the grand opening of its newest retail location, a state-of-the-art musical instrument and technology center covering 11,000 square feet in Selden, NY.
Sound Technology’s Wilson Receives MBE
Robert Wilson of Sound Technology was awarded an Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Prince Charles during an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace on the 24th February 2016.
Yamaha Mourns Loss of Prince
Joining the chorus of countless, adoring fans around the globe, Yamaha mourns the sudden and unexpected loss of Prince, considered to have been one of the most innovative, inventive and…
Alfred ends Daisy Rock deal
Daisy Rock and Alfred Music have ended their long-standing distribution agreement.
Further expansion for Music China
The 2016 Music China show will be expanded to 10 halls, occupying 113,000 sqm of the exhibition area at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in China from 26th –…
Blug lines-up May UK dealer tour
German guitarist and amp designer Thomas Blug is to conduct a five-date tour of the UK in May promoting his BluGuitar AMP1 range.
Jupiter Launches New Website for Educators, Parents, Students and Performers
Jupiter Wind Instruments has announced the launch of its new website at www.jupitermusic.com.
SoundSynergies Debuts LECTRICare Music/Electronics Specialty Maintenance Conditioner for Electronic Music Gear
SoundSynergies announced the release of a new product in its LECTRICare line of music maintenance products: LECTRICare Music/Electronics, created to maintain, condition, and lubricate electronic music gear and components.
Blue Launches New Website
Blue launched a completely redesigned website at Bluemic.com.
Gold Tone Music Group Announces New Marketing Plan and Brand Sales Manager
Gold Tone Music Group has designed a plan to help boost sales in the United States. Also, as of April 7, Gianni Savino will be the new brand sales manager…
Alfred Music Releases Graham Nash’s Album-Matching Songbook, This Path Tonight
Alfred Music, publisher and distributor of educational print music since 1922, announces the release of Graham Nash’s album-matching guitar TAB songbook, This Path Tonight.
Genelec Celebrates 10 Years of Its SAM (Smart Active Monitoring) Concept and Family of Products
Genelec, a developer of active monitoring technology, is celebrating 10 years of its Smart Active Monitor (SAM) concept.
Taylor Guitars Donates $400,000 Toward Ebony Conservation and Restoration in Cameroon
Guitar maker Bob Taylor, of Taylor Guitars, has donated $400,000 to support ebony conservation research and restoration efforts in Cameroon.
CHAUVET Professional Fixtures Anchor New Lighting System At Worcester City Hall
City leaders of Worcester, Massachusetts decided to build a City Hall broadcast studio, with the help of CHAUVET Professional in the historic Worcester City Hall.
Korg Featured at Seattle’s Patchwerks Synth Meet
Patchwerks, a Seattle-based retailer specializing in all things synths recently hosted their second annual Seattle Synth Meet and Petting Zoo at the Melrose Market Studios in the popular Capitol Hill…
Vic Firth Workers Commit to Charity Ride
A team of former and current Vic Firth co-workers – organized by Vic’s daughter, Tracy Firth – has committed to the 2016 Pan-Mass Challenge charity bike-a-thon.
Retired Director Of Fine Arts At Bishop Ireton Feted At The Kennedy Center
Founder and President of Meredith Music, Garwood Whaley, who retired from Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria in 2004 after serving as the director of fine arts at the school…
‘Ernie Ball: The Pursuit of Tone - Mike Ness’
Tune in to AT&T AUDIENCE Network for “Ernie Ball: The Pursuit of Tone ‘Mike Ness’” on Friday, April 22 at 8:00 p.m. PM ET/PT (DIRECTV Ch 239/U-verse Ch 1114).
Music China 2016 Expands to 10 Halls
Preparation for Music China 2016 is in full swing with 90 percent of the exhibition area reserved.
Daisy Rock Guitars Seeks New Distribution Partner
After a long and fruitful partnership, the distribution deal between Daisy Rock Girl Guitars and Alfred Music came to an end on March 31st.
Sennheiser previews MK4 mic at NAB
Sennheiser is previewing a new digital version of its MK4 recording mics at this year’s NAB show in Las Vegas.
GHS adds Bajo Quinto strings
GHS Strings has introduced a new line of Bajo Quinto, Cuerdas Negras black coated stainless strings.
Alfred joins Peaksware group
Alfred Music has become part of Peaksware Holdings, a group of companies which includes music notation technology firm MakeMusic.
Focusrite wins UK trade award
Focusrite has been awarded the 2016 Queen's Award for Enterprise for International Trade.
Alfred Music Joins Peaksware
Alfred Music has announced that it is joining the Peaksware Holdings, LLC portfolio of companies which includes MakeMusic, bringing together the leaders in educational music publishing and music technology.
LOUD Names Robinson Director of Sales
LOUD Technologies Inc. (LOUD) announces the appointment of Loren Robinson to the position of director of sales, Independent Accounts (North America) for the Mackie and Ampeg brands.
Steinway unveils big move into online arena
Steinway has announced what it is calling its “most significant product innovation in over 70 years” - a player piano that can be controlled by an app to produce entirely accurate…
Washburn backs acoustic launches with new videos
Washburn has released a number of new product videos highlighting the new Heritage and Woodline series acoustic guitars.
Korg adds to Jupiter sales force
Korg UK has appointed Stuart Middleton to the position of area sales manager, southern England, for the Jupiter Brass brand.
Perri's launches Hootenanny straps
Guitar strap maker Perri’s has introduced a new range of Hootenanny straps.
FBT lines up PLASA launches
FBT UK is promising the UK debut of several brand new product ranges at this year's Plasa Focus, being held in Leeds on 10th and 11th May.
Atlas Publishing Welcomes Cialdella as COO
Atlas Music Publishing has appointed Phil Cialdella as their chief operating officer.
Cymatic Audio Appoints Audio Plus Services/Plurison as Distributor in the U.S. and Canada
As the company continues to grow rapidly and to expand its worldwide product distribution, Cymatic Audio has announced the appointment of Audio Plus Services (USA) and sister company Plurison (Canada) as the…
Taylor Guitars Donates $400,000 Toward Ebony Conservation and Restoration in Cameroon
Guitar maker Bob Taylor, of Taylor Guitars, has donated $400,000 to support ebony conservation research and restoration efforts in Cameroon.
German market sees 7.2 per cent increase
Sales in the German musical instrument market were up 7.2 per cent in 2015, according to trade body SOMM (Society of Music Merchants).