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News October 3, 2016

Aluna George Employs Bandit Lites

Aluna George, the electronic music duo hailing from London hit the American touring and festival circuit outfitted with gear from Bandit Lites.   Working with lighting designer Eric Baum, Bandit…

MMR Staff
Oct 3, 2016
News October 3, 2016

New Gibson Bonamassa signature models

Blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa has joined forces with Gibson Brands once again to announce the limited release of the Epiphone Polymist Gold Firebird I and the Epiphone Tobacco Sunburst Firebird…

MMR Staff
Oct 3, 2016
News October 3, 2016

Vote NOW for the 2016 MMR Dealers' Choice Awards!

Now is the time to cast your vote for the 24th Annual MMR Dealers' Choice Awards. Only subscribers to Musical Mechandise Review (MMR) magazine get to participate.

MMR Staff
Oct 3, 2016
News September 30, 2016

Eastman Music to Distribute Backun Clarinets

Eastman Music Company has announced that they have entered into a longterm exclusive distribution agreement with Backun Musical Services, manufacturer of clarinets and woodwind accessories, to bring the Backun line…

MMR Staff
Sep 30, 2016
News September 30, 2016

5th NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia

NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia (September 14-17) concluded after four days of events, demonstrations, meetings, professional development opportunities, and exhibitions. Now in its fifth year, the…

MMR Staff
Sep 30, 2016
News September 30, 2016

Final Day to Nominate Music & Arts Educator of the Year

Music & Arts continues to recognize music educators through its annual Music & Arts Music Educator of the Year award. Friday, September 30th is the last day to submit a nomination. “I remember…

MMR Staff
Sep 30, 2016
News September 30, 2016

Music China 2016 Fringe Program Confirmed

Following the show’s theme of business networking, music education and culture appreciation, Music China’s fringe program is set to engage show participants with content-rich forums, workshops, master classes, stage performances,…

MMR Staff
Sep 30, 2016
News September 30, 2016

Trade Regrets: Richie Pidanick

On Septemer 28th, we received the following sad news from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino about longtime GC vet, Richie Pidanick:Sad news is swirling around the industry with the loss of…

MMR Staff
Sep 30, 2016
News September 30, 2016

Russian show continues growth

NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia continues to grow steadily, with an 11 per cent increase in visitor numbers this year, according to the organiser. Now in…

MMR Staff
Sep 30, 2016
News September 30, 2016

BAE moves into stompbox market

BAE Audio has launched its first guitar stompbox, Hot Fuzz, at the AES show currently taking place in Los Angeles. The Hot Fuzz is a dual-stomp effects pedal that combines the…

MMR Staff
Sep 30, 2016
News September 30, 2016

COMMENT: Save the Alley

The campaign to save London's musical epicentre Denmark Street, better known as Tin Pan Alley, struggles on, and it is a struggle that affects all those who make a living out…

MMR Staff
Sep 30, 2016
News September 30, 2016

Sennheiser debuts HD280 cans at AES

Sennheiser debuted its enhanced its classic HD 280 PRO monitoring headphones with a new design and improved comfort for the wearer at the AES Convention in Los Angeles.  “The closed,…

MMR Staff
Sep 30, 2016