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In the Trenches March 16, 2015

2015 NAMM Top 100 Dealer Awards

NAMM invites music product retailers worldwide to stand up and take a bow as the fifth annual Top 100 Dealer Awards nominations open. Retailers can now enter in seven “Best…

MMR Staff
Mar 16, 2015
In the Trenches March 9, 2015

Zildjian Presents 2014 Dealer Awards

Avedis Zildjian Company presented their 2014 “Outstanding Dealer Award” to three top Zildjian dealers at the recent 2015 Winter NAMM show. American Musical Supply, Cascio Interstate Music, and Sweetwater Sound…

MMR Staff
Mar 9, 2015
In the Trenches February 19, 2015

On-Stage Honors the Outstanding Dealers of 2014

On-Stage announced its Outstanding AIMM Dealers of 2014 during a reception held at Winter NAMM. This year’s recipients included Robert M. Sides Family Music Centers, West Music, Dietze Music, Paige’s…

MMR Staff
Feb 19, 2015
In the Trenches February 4, 2015

Full Compass Systems Receives Top Dealer Awards

Full Compass Systems, a national leader in professional audio, video, lighting and musical instrument sales, received Top Dealer awards from ADJ and Elation Professional Lighting at the 2015 NAMM show.ADJ…

MMR Staff
Feb 4, 2015
In the Trenches February 4, 2015

European Beat: Dealers set for LTPD

UK retailers are gearing up for National Learn to Play Day, which will take place on Saturday, March 21st in what is set to be its biggest outing to date.Similar…

MMR Staff
Feb 4, 2015
In the Trenches February 4, 2015

European Beat: Stay positive’ UK dealers told

UK trade body, the Music Industries Association, is forecasting further turbulence for the UK market, as it continues to reposition itself within a modern retail environment.The overall message from the…

MMR Staff
Feb 4, 2015
In the Trenches January 25, 2015

Yamaha Takes Home Four Dealers' Choice Awards

Yamaha's John Schauer, Nithin Cherian, and Tom Sumner recieve the trophy for "Sound Reinforcement Line of the Year" from MMR executive editor Christian Wissmuller - one of four Dealers' Choice Awards won…

MMR Staff
Jan 25, 2015
In the Trenches January 24, 2015

D'Addario Team Receives MMR Dealers' Choice Award

D'Addario once again wins "Accessory Line of the Year": Jim D'Addario, Peter D'Addario, Ari Simon, MMR editor Christian Wissmuller, and John D'Addario III.

MMR Staff
Jan 24, 2015
In the Trenches January 15, 2015

ADJ Group Invites Dealers to VIP Pre-NAMM Event

Taking place on January 21 from 1-5pm at ADJ’s global headquarters in California, the open day will showcase the range of new products to be launched at NAMM 2015, which…

MMR Staff
Jan 15, 2015
In the Trenches January 15, 2015

Music Group Adds Full Compass as Full-Line Dealer

Music Group welcomes Full Compass as the newest full-line reseller for its Behringer- and Bugera-branded MI products. As a significant partner in Music Group’s expanding dealer network, Full Compass will carry…

MMR Staff
Jan 15, 2015
In the Trenches January 5, 2015

Bill’s Music Becomes Full Line D’Angelico Dealer

Bill's Music in Baltimore, MD recently became a full line D'Angelico dealer. To celebrate and to unveil the instruments, Bill's hosted a clinic & guitar sale on Black Friday featuring…

MMR Staff
Jan 5, 2015