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News August 14, 2015

Unique MotoGP guitar up for grabs

It's not often there's crossover between motorsport and guitars, but guitar fans are being given the chance to bid for a unique custom-made electric guitar, signed by MotoGP World Champion,…

MMR Staff
Aug 14, 2015
News August 14, 2015

Barefaced Audio launches new PA range

Barefaced Audio, a sepcialist in bass instrument loudspeakers, has launched its first PA specific models.  Targeted at working musicians and DJs who want to lighten their load whilst maintaining or improving the sound…

MMR Staff
Aug 14, 2015
News August 14, 2015

IN THE HOTSEAT: Mark Hedge, Barnes & Mullins

Newly entrusted with the Peavey brand name in the UK, now managed by Barnes & Mullins, Mark Hedge is in the hotseat this week...  Name: Mark HedgeJob Title: Peavey Product Specialist for…

MMR Staff
Aug 14, 2015
News August 14, 2015

TOP TEN: Signs your store manager is possessed

Sure, there has always been a few flies in the shop, but lately there has been rather a lot and you're pretty sure the store used to be a shoe…

MMR Staff
Aug 14, 2015
News August 14, 2015

MIA Awards deadline looms

Self-nominations for the MIA Awards close next week, on Friday 21st August.  All categories can be entered via the Awards website at www.miamusicawards.com, apart from the Future Publishing ones, which need…

MMR Staff
Aug 14, 2015
News August 14, 2015

NEW POLL: Is it vital for MI brands to diversify?

Companies such as Marshall and Gibson are becoming increasingly less reliant on revenue from their core MI market, diversifying into the consumer electronics market and elsewhere with their brands. Is…

MMR Staff
Aug 14, 2015
News August 13, 2015

Breedlove Celebrates Left Handed Day

For as long as guitars have been made, left-handed players have struggled when it comes to finding the perfect instrument. They’re often forced to choose from a small selection of…

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Aug 13, 2015
News August 13, 2015

5th Annual Hal Leonard Vocal Competition Winners Announced

Hal Leonard sponsors the Hal Leonard Vocal Competition for young classical and theatre singers, comprised entirely of YouTube video entries. There were more than 1000 entries in the 2015 competition in…

MMR Staff
Aug 13, 2015
News August 13, 2015

Rush fans help cancer foundation

Fans of iconic Canadian rock band Rush recently enjoyed some unique opportunities to own a piece of the band's history and help cancer research. In exchange for a small donation,…

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Aug 13, 2015
News August 13, 2015

New AKG studio condenser mics launched

AKG Professional  has launched a new dual-diaphragm condenser microphone matched pair stereo set. The AKG C314 dual-diaphragm condenser microphone is designed for all studio environments ranging from home to professional…

MMR Staff
Aug 13, 2015
News August 13, 2015

POLL RESULTS: Does your social media get results?

Our latest poll asked whether your company's social media activity was reaping rewards and helping business or something of a mystery? Even if you are completely au fait with Twitter,…

MMR Staff
Aug 13, 2015
News August 12, 2015

RPMDA Board Plans 2016 Convention

This summer, the board of directors for the Retail Print Music Dealers Association (RPMDA) met to plan the organization’s 2016 convention, which is scheduled for April 27–30, 2016 at the…

MMR Staff
Aug 12, 2015