New president for Australian trade body
The Australian Music Association has appointed MD of Roland, Brendan Callinan, as president. Callinan had previously had a stint as president, and is a long-time committee member. He has worked…
Protection Racket launches compact drum bag
Protection Racket has added a new compact hardware bag to its range. Designed for the drummer with a small set up, it comfortably carries a hi-hat stand and three booms.The…
New UK chief for Fender
Following Graeme Mathieson's step to European chief, Fender GBI has promoted Jim O’Connor to the position of general manager. O’Connor joined the firm in 2008 as a district sales manager and was…
Renkus-Heinz Announces Resignation of Roscoe Anthony
Renkus-Heinz has announced that company president Roscoe Anthony has decided to resign from his position effective immediately. "Roscoe has made positive contributions during his association with Renkus-Heinz, and we all wish…
Harman adding new monitor phones
Harman is launching its K182 closed-back monitoring headphones for e-drums, keyboards, studio monitoring and home recording in the UK, later this month. K182 headphones are designed for portability for musicians and…
Barnes and Mullins adds new director
Barnes & Mullins has added purchasing manager, Gary Tichopad, to the position of associate director. “Gary joined Barnes & Mullins on leaving school,” comments Brian Cleary, B&M’s joint managing director.…
Make Time to Just Play with the NAMM Foundation this Holiday Season and in the New Year!
It seems like I blinked and suddenly it’s the end of 2015! Seriously, is it just me, or do my readers agree that the multitude of everyday “to-dos” contributes to…
New music dealer for Poole
A new music store has opened in Poole, Dorset, boasting retail space and a live music venue. Freestyle Guitars and Accessories in Holton Heath Trading Park stocks a range including…
NAMM Foundation Launches “Believe In Music” Fund
The NAMM Foundation works year round to create a world in which every child has a deep desire to learn music and a recognized right to be taught. Now NAMM…
New device takes air guitar to new level
A new Kickstarter project called Kurv has developed a pioneering new approach to air guitar and other instruments. The Kurv consists of two parts - a button board where you…
Bass Centre launches new Babicz Full Contact Bass Bridge
Bass Centre continues to grow its distribution business and is launching a new Gibson-Style Babicz full contact bass bridge. The original Babicz Full Contact Bass Bridge is one of the most popular…
New Harman rack amps available
Harman has released new versions of its XLS DriveCore 2 Series rack amplifiers. The Crown XLS DriveCore 2 Series two-channel power amplifiers, offer upgraded features including more flexible DSP band…