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WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Aug. 18, 2026 — The Guitar Center Music Foundation (GCMF) today announced the appointment of Valeisha Butterfield as CEO & Executive Director, effective immediately. An award-winning executive…
Christiansburg, Virginia-based Midway Production Services has integrated the RF Venue RF PA Extension Kit alongside Diversity Fin antennas and DISTRO series distribution systems to resolve audio distribution challenges during fundraising…
A recent study indicates that a substantial percentage of music released recently incorporated automated processes, according to data from SubmitHub. The online music submission platform examined a large collection of…
KV2 Audio will be showcasing its expertise in point source technology at PLASA 2026. The company's demonstration room on the Gallery Level will feature a range of products designed to…
Harrison Audio has announced the availability of the Flex-10, a new audio interface designed for a range of recording applications. According to Pro Sound Web, the device combines USB and…
Lighting designer Steve McCracken deployed ChamSys MagicQ MQ250M consoles to drive visual production for the global K-Pop Forever tour, according to a report from LSi Online. The two-part, 90-minute show…
Polar has announced the addition of Ryan McElvaney to its team as business development manager. McElvaney's background includes experience in both distribution and manufacturing, and his responsibilities will center on…
Loudspeakers from HK Audio facilitated a six-week community celebration in Germany, according to Installation. The festival, named Summer in the City 2026, unfolded at Schlossplatz in St. Wendel, and featured…
CHICAGO – Multiple Grammy winners Smashing Pumpkins have never held back in their iconic career, whether it’s in the form of mashing musical genres, or tearing up the stage with…
Buffet Crampon USA has appointed percussion educator, performer and composer Mark Ford as director of its newly formed Division of Education. Ford began the role on Aug. 3. Ford joins…
Les Sables-d'Olonne, France – Scientists tell us that the human eye can see up to 10 million different colors. Steve McCracken of Mac-Events didn’t use all of them when lighting…
Martin Audio, alongside sister brands TiMax, Linea Research and Optimal Audio, will host its UK Open Days at Martin Audio’s High Wycombe headquarters from September 22–24, 2026. Across three days,…
