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MMR Global will be significantly boosting its coverage in the coming weeks with richer and more varied content and we're looking for industry experts to help us with that. So…
Chauvet Enlivens European Elvis Event
Elvis Presley has been gone for the best part of four decades, but his legend is very much still alive. As one of the most successful artists of all time,…
International expansion for Gremlin
Gremlin Music has added a number of new distributors for Europe and the US. Stringed instrument specialist Jam Gitarrer will distribute Ashbury products in Sweden, while Boetzkes Snaarinstrumenten will be…
New NAMM report reveals global market shares
NAMM's latest Global Report has been released, revealing the estimated market value of some 23 different countries across the world. The annual publication, created by the National Association of Music…
Yamaha Europe takes on Protection Racket
UK drum case specialist Protection Racket has made a significant change to its European distribution network, with Yamaha Europe taking on sole distribution for the range across the continent. Distribution…
Mackie launches new portable PA globally
Mackie has simultaneously launched its new portable FreePlay Personal PA worldwide. The battery powered unit features Bluetooth music streaming, a full-featured 4-channel digital mixer and a control app for iOS and Android devices. An all-in-one,…
Supro amp brand gaining global traction
Revived amp brand Supro, distributed in the UK by JHS, has gained a powerful new distribution ally in the US. Supro owner, Absara Audio has appointed KMC Music as the exclusive US distributor (www.suprousa.com)…
NAMM Foundation Grants $600,000 to Global Nonprofit Music Making and Music Education Programs
In 2015, the NAMM Foundation will invest $600,000 in grant funding into 17 global music making programs. This year’s list of grant recipients includes community, national and industry-based organizations that…
IN THE HOTSEAT WITH: Darren Power, Yamaha Europe
Our series of in-depth profiles continues with director of Yamaha's European Professional Music division, Darren Power. A man who is no stranger to forklifts and Texan Calypso... Name: Darren Power Job Title: European…
NAMM Foundation gives out international grants
The NAMM Foundation has announced it will invest $600,000 in funding to 17 music-making programs this year, including four international grants. This year’s list of grant recipients includes community, national and…
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MMR Global news service launches
US trade mag MMR has extended its coverage of the international musical instrument market with the launch of its new MMR Global news service. With MMR's existing print and online…