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News July 28, 2016

US retail - the full picture

If, as an exporter, you have ever wondered just how many US dealers there are and how they are spread out across the country, MMR's latest analysis has the answers. A…

MMR Staff
Jul 28, 2016
News July 28, 2016

Pearl River celebrates 60th anniversary

The world’s largest piano supplier looks towards the future. The Pearl River Piano Group has been on something of a winning streak for the past many years – most recently…

MMR Staff
Jul 28, 2016
News July 28, 2016

NAMM show registration open now

Badge registration and hotel reservations are now open to NAMM members for the 2017 NAMM Show.  Members should visit the badge registration page on NAMM.org to begin the process of securing…

MMR Staff
Jul 28, 2016
News July 27, 2016

Thomann makes €27m logistics investment

Thomann has invested a further €27m in the logistics operation at its Burgebrach HQ. Working with logistics specialist TGW, the investment has been made with the aim of improving delivery times to the…

MMR Staff
Jul 27, 2016
News July 27, 2016

Ulster luthiers talk to BBC

There's an nteresting BBC piece here on guitar makers in Northern Ireland including Lowden and Avalon guitars.  George Lowden is among those talking about the challenges of building traditional instruments in…

MMR Staff
Jul 27, 2016
News July 27, 2016

V&A hosting Teenage Engineering showcase

Sound Technology and Teenage Engineering are presenting a series of workshops, a design seminar and performing a unique DJ set at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum’s Friday Late on 29th…

MMR Staff
Jul 27, 2016
News July 26, 2016

TASCAM Appoints Stopka Director of Business Development

TASCAM has named Joe Stopka to the position of director of business development. In his new position, Stopka will be responsible for pursuing and developing new business opportunities for the…

MMR Staff
Jul 26, 2016
News July 26, 2016

Laka adds electros to uke range

Laka has introduced two new electro-acoustic ukuleles to its range. Featuring solid mahogany tops the two new electro-acoustic models come in Soprano (VUS50EA £79.99 UK rrp) and Concert (VUC50EA £89.99…

MMR Staff
Jul 26, 2016
News July 26, 2016

Drum mag sold to Stringletter

Long established US drumming mag Drum, will be sold to Stringletter in November. Drum was launched in 1991 by drummer Andy Doerschuk and guitarist Phil Hood, who met as staff…

MMR Staff
Jul 26, 2016
News July 26, 2016

NAMM program offers international visa help

NAMM has announced a new support program designed to encourage international visitors to attend the NAMM Show, called Visa Assist. The new program aims to offer helpful guidance for international attendees and…

MMR Staff
Jul 26, 2016
News July 26, 2016

NAMM Announces Visa-Assist Program

NAMM has announced Visa Assist, a new support program designed to help international members of the pro audio and music products industry attend and conduct business at the 2017 NAMM…

MMR Staff
Jul 26, 2016