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Black to return to IAG UK?
MMR understands that Dave Black will be on his way back from China to head up IAG’s UK operation.
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Guild brand continues expansion
After freeing itself from Fender following its purchase by Cordoba last year, the Guild guitar brand is continuing to find its own way in the trade with beefed up sales in Germany and Austria.
Dealers out in force for UK play day
UK trade body, the Music Industries Association declared its annual Learn to Play Day its most successful to date, with more venues involved than ever.
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A Messe situation
Huge changes are afoot at German trade show Musikmesse, which is shifting its emphasis to become a consumer event next year. Ronnie Dungan talked to the show’s new chief, Kai Hattendorf, and gauged some reaction from regular visitors and exhibitors to find out what the future holds for the sprawling Frankfurt expo…

New European boss for Yamaha
Yamaha has appointed Thomas Schoepe as its new European president.

Music Sales swoops for Carisch
The Music Sales Group has bought Italian printed music business Carisch from the Monzino Group.
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