New trio from Odyssey
Brass and woodwind brand Odyssey, has added three new models introduced to the Symphonique range. All designed by Peter Pollard, the OFL7500 Wood Body C Flute Outfit (RRP £1,999) is made from grenadilla…
Visitor numbers up for Music China
Official figures show that his year’s Music China saw visitors numbers increase by 12 per cent year on year. The Shanghai show drew some 80,468 visitors from 86 countries and regions…
Allen & Heath adds to range with new mini-mixers
Allen & Heath has launched three new mini mixers from its ZED analogue console range, including the first ZEDi hybrid mixer/interface. All the new models feature two mono channels with…
Folkestone dealer wins Tanglewood window competition
The recent Tanglewood autumn window display competition saw more than 100 dealers dressing their main showroom windows to enter. The competition was wholly designed to invigorate the store’s footfall either…
ROUNDTABLE: Electronic drum market
MMR got together with some of the leading manufacturers and distributors in the electronic drum market to discuss coming trends and current conditions in the sector... Interest in electronic percussion…
NAMM backs Music China conference
NAMM gave its backing to the first China Conference on Music Education with the Chinese Society for Music Education (CSME) during October’s Music China. Music education experts from China and…
Shure and Grand Ole Opry Celebrate 90 Years
The Grand Ole Opry is often referred to as the “home of American music” and is known around the world for creating one-of-a-kind entertainment experiences. Beginning as a simple radio broadcast…
New Training School for Guitar Techs and Luthiers
“We're proud to announce the launch of Guitar Services Workshop,” says Nashville luthier John LeVan. “Our workshops are designed to help guitarists start a new career by providing hands-on training…
Weber Welcomes Luke Bryan Utility Player Kevin Arrowsmith to the Family
Kevin Arrowsmith has a long history of playing instruments – starting with the violin at age five. Eventually, he moved on to the cello, guitar, and mandolin. The diversity in his…
D’Addario Promark DC17 Light and DC27 Scooter
Promark has announced two new stick models in their System Blue marching line, the DC17 Light and the DC27 Scooter (both are available now). The DC17 Light answers market demand…
Lucero LFB250SCE, LFN200SCE, and LC200S
Lucero's new Flamenco series guitars feature slim, shallow neck profiles, cutaway design for easier access to upper frets, and built-in Fishman™ Classica III preamps with 3-band EQ, phase switch, and…
Apollo Drums AP522
The Apollo AP522 5 Piece Drum Kit features Poplar 6-ply construction, 10” and 12” mounted toms, a 16” floor tom, 22” bass drum with foldable spurs, and a matching 5…