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FMIC Acquires Bigsby
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | January 8, 2019Fender® Musical Instruments Corp (FMIC) has announced the acquisition of the Bigsby® brand and its assets from Fred Gretsch Enterprises. Read More... -
2019 All Percussion Industry & PMC Membership Meeting during the NAMM Convention
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | January 8, 2019Everyone interested in growing the market for all percussion instruments and accessories is invited to attend PMC's Mebership Meeting on January 24th at the Hilton Anaheim (Catalina Room # 7). Read More... -
The Music People Celebrates 40 Years of Product Innovation, Top-line Service
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | January 3, 2019The Music People, leading supplier of musical accessories and pro-audio equipment and parent company of On-Stage and TMP-Pro, is celebrating its 40thanniversary in 2019. Read More... -
D&A Guitar Gear Appointed Exclusive US Distributor for Waggi Pedalboards
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | January 2, 2019D&A Guitar Gear, manufacturer of high-quality, innovative instrument stands, and accessories has announced an exclusive U.S. distribution agreement with Colombian guitar pedalboards brand, Waggi, known for its innovative design and unique cable management system. Read More... -
KORG USA, Inc. to Distribute Darkglass Electronics
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | January 2, 2019Setting the stage for its most exciting NAMM show to date, KORG USA Inc. (KUSA) has been named as the U.S. distribution partner for Darkglass Electronics. Read More... -
Remo Taps Hal Leonard for U.S. Distribution
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | January 2, 2019Remo announced that as of January 1, 2019, Hal Leonard will serve as a principal distribution and marketing partner for Remo in the United States, with shipments to dealers starting on February 1. Read More... -
KORG Teams up with Greg Mackie and Peter Watts
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | January 2, 2019KORG has announced a strategic alliance with noted pro audio product designers, Greg Mackie and Peter Watts. Read More... -
DiGiCo Acquires KLANG:technologies
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | December 30, 2018DiGiCo is pleased to announce the acquisition of KLANG:technologies as a key new addition to the Audiotonix family that already includes leading audio brands Allen & Heath, Calrec, DiGiGrid, Solid State Logic, and DiGiCo. Read More... -
High Output Inc. Delivers VUE Audiotechnik Innovation to Boston’s HUBweek
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | December 30, 2018Billed as the “festival for the future,” Boston’s HUBweek was founded through collaboration between The Boston Globe, Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital, and MIT. Read More... -
U.S. Trustee’s Office Challenges Gibson’s Effort to End Chapter 11 Cases
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | December 20, 2018On December 14, the U.S. Trustee's Office filed a motion asking the Delaware bankruptcy court to delay action on Gibson Brands, Inc.'s bid to close its Chapter 11, claiming "a number of critical tasks" remain undone. Read More... -
Zildjian Names Stephens CEO
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | December 19, 2018On behalf of the Zildjian family, Craigie Zildjian is pleased to announce the appointment of John Stephans to Chief Executive Officer of the Avedis Zildjian Company effective January 2, 2019. Read More... -
Black Violin, The Yamaha All-Star Concert on the Grand and Elle King Set to Perform at The 2019 NAMM Show
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | December 19, 2018With just over a month to go until the start of The 2019 NAMM Show, The NAMM Campus is set to come alive with a variety of Bands@NAMM performers, a Guinness World Record™-breaking instrument, and household names who will share their own unique mixes of hip-hop and classical, to blues and rock. On Thursday, The NAMM […] Read More...
