POLL RESULTS: How are sales compared with last year?
As we're just past the halfway point of the year, we asked our growing international retail readership how sales were compared with this time 12 months ago?
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Rotosound launches Summer Blockbuster giveaway
Rotosound is giving UK dealers the chance to receive £250 off their next order with its Summer Blockbuster promotion.
BPM hosts DJ championships
DJ and music production expo, BPM has announced that the DMC World Championships will host its UK finals at this year’s show.
New DigiTech distortion available
DigiTech has launched a new distortion pedal in the UK, available through distributor, Sound Technology.
Yamaha on the move at Musikmesse
It seems they just can't stop messing around with the format of Musikmesse, with Yamaha now relocating from its traditional home in the Forum.
Conn-Selmer Names Miller VP of Operations
Conn-Selmer, Inc. has announced the addition of Jeffrey Miller to the company effective August 3 in the position of VP Operations reporting to John Stoner CEO/president.
Orange boosts mini bass amp range
Orange has extended its bass range with the new OBC210 Mini bass amp.
Vic Firth
Drum market icon, Everett "Vic" Firth passed away on July 26th at the age of 85.
Trade Regrets: Vic Firth
Everett "Vic" Firth passed away on July 26th at the age of 85.Beginning as the youngest principal timpanist ever for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Firth designed his own sticks when he…
Korg takes on new UK-built cajon brand
Korg UK has taken on distribution of Ruach Music; (pronounced Rew-ah) a range of handmade Cajons produced in Northern Ireland.
GJ2 Guitars Expand OEM Business With Fano Guitars
Gold Jackson Enterprises, makers of GJ2 Guitars, have reached an agreement with Premier Builders Guild to become the dominant vendor for the USA production of Fano Guitars.
TOP TEN: Startling facts about the MI market on Kepler 452b
The exciting discovery of the Earth-like planet Kepler 452b, has brought with it some interesting data about the state of the musical instrument market there.
NEW POLL: How do sales compare with last year?
A simple enough question for this week's poll, as we're just past the mid-point of the year, we asked how sales have been so far?
NAMM show housing opening soon
NAMM members can take advantage of early availability of hotel rooms for next year’s show using the NAMM Housing system.
Cypriot deal for Mackie and Ampeg
Loud Technologies has named V Hypersound & Light as its new distributor in Cyprus for the company's Mackie and Ampeg brands.
Westside snaps up Vater exclusive
Westside Distribution has added Vater to its list of drum and percussion lines, signing an exclusive UK distribution deal.
POLL RESULTS: What brings people to your store?
Our latest poll asked what type of activity was most effective in creating footfall for your store?
New Turkish distributor for Allen & Heath
Allen & Heath has appointed Info Muzik Elektronik (Infogroup) as its exclusive distributor in Turkey.
Acoustic Centre launches own-brand
The London Acoustic Centre, part of the the London Bass Centre, one of the country’s leading bass specialists, has launched its own acoustic brand.
Rosetti extends Rickenbacker warranty
Rosetti has introduced an extended three-year warranty on all new Rickenbacker instruments sold through authorised dealers in the UK and Ireland.
Chauvet DJ Halloween Scream Test
The Chauvet DJ team is looking for DJs who want to have a frightfully good time being a part of the annual Halloween video produced by the company’s marketing team.
INTERVIEW: High Tech distribution
Distributor High Tech, has to be one of the UK’s smallest MI operations. Essentially it’s a one man band in the UK. And yet, if you look beyond that, you…
COMMENT: Marshall's smart move
Why Marshall's unexpected foray into the mobile phone market points the way forward for the industry's big name brands...
Roland Further Expands U.S. Team
As part of its continued expansion, Roland Corporation U.S. has augmented its team with new appointments in sales, management, support and HR.Quynh (pronounced "Quinn") Nguyen has been appointed as senior…
Korg Adds Bingham to Sales Team
Korg USA Inc. welcomes Jon Bingham to their field sales team as the new sales representative for the Southwest territory (California/Nevada/Arizona/Hawaii).
Orange Amplification Present The 4th Annual Progressive Music Awards
Now in its fourth successful year, Orange Amplification is delighted once again to be main sponsor of the Progressive Music Awards.
Moogfest Announces Dates for 2016
Leaders from Durham’s civic organizations, cultural institutions, government and business announced that Moogfest – the internationally acclaimed festival of music, art and technology – will debut in Durham May 2016.
Deering Launches #YESBANJO Trade Up Program
Goodtime banjo owners can now turn their Goodtime into the banjo of their dreams, thanks to Deering’s exciting new #YESBANJO Trade Up Program.
Rosetti adds to sales team
Rosetti has boosted its sales force, adding Chris Bentham as sales manger for Central England and Wales.
Rotosound launches new guitar care line
Rotosound has launched its first range of branded guitar care products.
Marshall explains licensing plan
With the launch of its new Marshall London smartphone grabbing headlines, Marshall sales manager Michael Clapham has explained the rationale behind the firm’s move into lifestyle branded products.
Sabian strikes Pearl deal in Germany
Sabian has appointed Pearl Music Europe as its exclusive German distributor for cymbals and accessories.
Audio-Technica Honors Online Marketing with Samurai Award
Audio-Technica has recognized Wadsworth, Ohio-based Online Marketing with its Samurai Award for the 2014/2015 fiscal year.
Trade Regrets: William Petersen
On July 17th, we received the following message from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino:William Petersen who served as president of the Selmer Corporation from 1975-1990 during a time of great growth, passed…
Music China 2015 Grows in Scale, Content
This year’s Music China continues to grow and offer business opportunities within Asia’s markets.
Roland Professional Supports Dalai Lama 80th Birthday Celebration
On July 4, 2015, a diverse mix of celebrities, admirers and close friends of His Holiness the Dalai Lama gathered at Rancho Los Lomas in Silverado, California, at a private…
Korg and VOX Leaders Convene in N.Y. State
Korg USA, Inc.’s headquarters in Melville, New York recently hosted Korg and VOX leaders from Japan, the UK, and Italy during the company’s annual subsidiaries meeting.
New Appointments at KHS
KHS America has welcomed Angelica Lattimore in the role of product manager for Accessories and Promotional products.
Three new Washburn parlour acoustics launched
Washburn continues its recent spate of launches with three new parlour acoustic guitars.
NEW POLL: What brings people to your store?
Our latest poll asks what works best at attracting people to your store?