The third part of our round-up of the year sees much change in the exhibition space and a couple of rare British success stories…

Gear4Music debut financials

Turnover up in ambitious retailer’s first set of financials since IPO.

Jeff Pumfrett

Sudden death of popular retail veteran.

ICYMI – that Musikmesse concept again

More consumers at the trade show is a good thing

Lumsden joins InMusic

Focusrite marketer takes on new challenge.

Music China numbers up

Shanghai show continues to grow

ROLI hits US

Keyboard benders open US office

PLASA announces Olympia move

Lighting and audio show moves on from ExCeL

German trade bodies get closer

Five organisations share one building

Dist-X adds Dean Markley

Blackstar distribution arm signs exclusive deal with string brand

PRO show changes

Change of days and new venue for audio show

British Drum Co. launches

Drum show debut for ambitious British brand

Russian show on the up

NAMM/Musikmesse project continues growth

440 signs Red Witch

New Zealand pedal signs UK exclusive

Mathieson moves up at Fender 

UK chief becomes European chief

Rotosound adds Rockready

New bags and straps for iconic string maker