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In the Trenches July 10, 2017

FEATURE: Dealers try their hand at hosting live performances

Live music was worth $9.3 billion in 2015, and it’s expected to continue to be the music industry’s chief revenue generator going forward, reaching nearly $11.7 billion in 2020, according…

Christian Wissmuller
Jul 10, 2017
In the Trenches July 4, 2017

Barnes and Mullins upgrades online dealer facilities

Barnes & Mullins has announced a number of upgrades to its trade website - www.bandm.co.uk - to include main brand dealership prices and bulk quantity discounts. Every customer who has a brand main…

Ronnie Dungan
Jul 4, 2017
In the Trenches June 21, 2017

Dealers and Yamaha Managers Tour Bösendorfer Vienna Factory

A select group of Bö​sendorfer dealers joined members of the Yamaha management team for a tour of the Bösendorfer factory in Wiener Neustadt, just south of Vienna, where they experienced…

Christian Wissmuller
Jun 21, 2017
In the Trenches June 12, 2017

StompLight Fulfills Kickstarter Promises, Adds Dealers and Sales Reps

Models from StompLight® are now being sold directly to customers online after a successful Kickstarter campaign. Using the familiar and easy-to-use form of an effect pedal, the Stomplight allows users to change lighting…

Christian Wissmuller
Jun 12, 2017
In the Trenches May 11, 2017

Hat’s Off to Our ‘Century Club’ MI Retailers!

Just as last May found us recognizing suppliers of musical instruments who have weathered changes in the market and popular culture, as well as personal challenges, in order to make…

Christian Wissmuller
May 11, 2017
In the Trenches May 4, 2017

NAMM Top 100 Dealers to be Honored in Nashville

 NAMM has announced the list of music product retailers to be recognized at The Top 100 Dealer Awards. The annual awards show recognizes the industry’s outstanding music retailers who demonstrate exceptional commitment…

Christian Wissmuller
May 4, 2017
In the Trenches May 4, 2017

NAMM reveals Top 100 dealers

MIA favourites Andertons and Millers Music have made this year's NAMM Top 100 dealers list. The two are the only UK representatives on the list, which only features stores from…

Ronnie Dungan
May 4, 2017
In the Trenches April 6, 2017

Galaxy Audio Names Nisewonger AV Dealer of 2016

Galaxy Audio has named Nisewonger AV of Lawrenceville, Georgia their dealer of 2016. Nisewonger AV has used many Galaxy products when installing sound systems in elementary, middle, and high schools,…

Christian Wissmuller
Apr 6, 2017
In the Trenches March 31, 2017

SOMM readies for dealer awards

The Society Of Music Merchants (SOMM), is hosting the European Musical Instrument Dealer Awards (EMIDA) on the opening day of Musikmesse on Wednesday, April 5th. The EMIDA will honour of…

Ronnie Dungan
Mar 31, 2017