BEST OF 2015: Part one

Yes, it’s that time of the year when we take a look back at the headlines of the previous 12 months, the most vital of which was, of course, the launch of MMR Global earlier in the year.

June to be exact, which means, technically, we’re dealing with the last six months. But we have packed in a lot of content during that time which has seen deals, departures and a market incorporating its usual mix of forward-moving new launches, stock-still traditionalism and even the rare occurence of an MI company foating on the stock market.

Check out the first part of our headine selection below to see what you may have missed first time round….

MMR Global arrives

US trade mag Musical Merchandise Review launches a new global news service headed up by the experienced Ronnie Dungan. Two trade mags swiftly surrender.

Investors get the horn

Plastic trombone brand Warwick Music bags six-figure investment.

Sound Technology signs Roli

UK distributor takes a punt on investor-backed wobbly-wobbly keyboard design Seaboard

Yamaha’s Protection Racket

Instrument case specialist signs with Yamaha Europe

Headstock adds Schlagwerk

German percussion brand hits the UK

Vintage hits the US

Progress for the JHS Vintage guitar brand as it secures US distribution

Faith’s Spanish deal

UK brands continues international growth