BBIC expands to new HQ
The British Band Instrument Company (BBIC) has relocated to expanded premises in Edgware. The new facility will house its warehousing, sales, marketing and administration operations.Since 2008, the HQ has been…
Sennheiser cues up AES mic unveilings
Sennheiser and Neumann are launching a new range of mics at the forthcoming AES Convention in Los Angeles. At the show, which runs from 29th September to 1st October 1st,…
JHS adds new Angel recorder range
JHS has launched a new recorder range from established educational instrument manufacturer Angel. The Angel recorders feature a simulated wood grain finish combined with cream coloured mouthpiece, ring joint and…
AKG launches new vocal mic
AKG and UK distributor Sound Technology have announced the availability of the new AKG C7 reference condenser vocal microphone. The mic features a specially engineered circuitry and custom-designed components to prevent…
Musikmesse outlines Brandworld package
Muskimesse has released more details of its much-vaunted Brandworld concept for guitar and drum brands. In Musikmesse Brandworld Drums and Musikmesse Brandworld Guitar, companies can not only present instruments, they…
New book gets up close with drumming world
MI marketing and PR veteran Dave Phillips has launched a new photo-biographic book on drumming - From the Riser: A Drummer’s Perspective II. The book is a photographic celebration of…
NAMM releases show plans and TEC Tracks details
NAMM has released the floor plan and directory of this year’s January show and announced details of theTEC Tracks pro-audio programme. The map and a corresponding directory of exhibitors, experiences…
B&M adds new artists
Aguilar Amplification and DR Strings have added Chris Clark of Hunter & The Bear to their artist rosters. Chris Clark, bass player with British rock band Hunter & The Bear has over…
JBL adds transporter for EON PA system
JBL and UK distributor Sound Technology have added the EON ONE Transporter solution for its JBL EON ONE all-in-one linear-array PA system. The JBL EON Transporter is the official transport case…
NAMM announces TEC award nominations
The NAMM Foundation has announced nominees for its 32nd Annual NAMM TEC awards for outstanding technical and creative achievement. Stand-up comedian and actor Sinbad will return for his third straight…
Trio of new faces drive Reverb international push
Reverb.com has hired Iain Butterwick, Manuel Leray and Nick Smethurst as Territory Managers for the UK, France and Australia, respectively, to drive the company’s growth abroad. “Reverb.com has dramatically changed…
Trade Regrets: Skip Buss
On September 20th, we received the following message from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino:Our friends at Amro Music announced the passing of Skip Buss, who left us last night. Skip played…