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Show Report April 4, 2016

2016 Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound Set to Begin

Musikmesse (April 7 to 10) and Prolight + Sound (April 5 to 8) are set to turn the city of Frankfurt, Germany into the pivotal point for the entire music…

MMR Staff
Apr 4, 2016
Show Report March 23, 2016

New Lennon guitar forms Martin Musikmesse focus

Martin Guitar will unveil a second commemorative John Lennon model at Musikmesse, to follow up on the D-28 75th Anniversary Limited Edition model introduced in January.  The firm will also…

MMR Staff
Mar 23, 2016
Show Report March 20, 2016

New Facilities and Services at Musikmesse 2016

Musikmesse 2016 from April 7 to 10 will offer an expanded range of facilities and services for retailers, distributors, and everyone working in the music sector. The new ‘Business Academy…

MMR Staff
Mar 20, 2016
Show Report March 15, 2016

Musikmesse adds Drum Camp

Musikmesse 2016 will be offering a special feature for drummers at this year’s show the new Drum Camp, which will see six leading international drummers presenting their kits and demonstrating their skills. Drummers…

MMR Staff
Mar 15, 2016
Show Report February 24, 2016

Music Education Expo starts tomorrow

The Music Education Expo opens its doors tomorrow for two days of seminars, workshops and show floor activity.  This year’s expanded event takes place at Olympia Central with the doors…

MMR Staff
Feb 24, 2016
Show Report February 18, 2016

Musikmesse reveals Business Academy plan

Musikmesse has teamed up with trade body the Society of Music Merchants (SOMM) to put together a programme of seminars and workshops at this year’s show. Under the heading of…

MMR Staff
Feb 18, 2016
Show Report February 18, 2016

Meinl pulls out of Musikmesse

German percussion giant Meinl has become the latest company to pull out of this year’s Musikmesse. An ambitious new format with an increased consumer element appears to be struggling to…

MMR Staff
Feb 18, 2016
Show Report February 14, 2016

Musikmesse Festival 2016: First Headliners and Venues Announced

The first Musikmesse Festival will be held on the occasion of Musikmesse 2016 and enrich the International Trade Fair for Musical Instruments, Sheet Music, Music Production and Music Business Connections…

MMR Staff
Feb 14, 2016
Show Report February 12, 2016

Musikmesse reveals Festival music line-up

Musikmesse's new look, consumer dominated, show continues to take shape and has added a line-up of music acts for its first Festival, which will spread the event throughout the city…

MMR Staff
Feb 12, 2016
Show Report January 12, 2016

Freshman signs trio of new export deals

Freshman has expanded its international reach further, signing three new distribution deals. Benelly Import will distribute Freshman ranges, such as Maple Ridge, Apollo Collection and Renegade, throughout Benelux. A further deal has…

MMR Staff
Jan 12, 2016
Show Report November 13, 2015

SOMM and Musikmesse huddle up

German trade body, the Society Of Music Merchants (SOMM), says it is forming a closer working relationship with Musikmesse.  The joint announcement is a little light on exactly how they…

MMR Staff
Nov 13, 2015