Barnes and Mullins relaunches Promuco sticks
Barnes and Mullins has acquired UK-based drumstick brand, Promuco. Used by pioneering drummers such as John Bonham (Led Zeppelin), Carl Palmer (Emerson, Lake & Palmer), Phil Collins and Buddy Rich,…
NAMM reveals Top 100 Dealers list
NAMM has revealed the final selections for its Top 100 Dealer Awards, with the UK's Absolute Music and Andertons among the few non-US dealers on the list. Now in its sixth…
Trade Regrets: Remo D. Belli
Remo Belli 88, the founder and CEO of Remo Inc., passed away on the afternoon of April 25th at the age of 88. A pioneer in the industry, Belli developed…
Korg USA Names Sajeva Director of Technology Brands
As part of Korg USA’s ongoing plan for strategic growth, the company has announced the promotion of industry veteran James Sajeva to director of Technology Brands for Korg USA, Inc.…
DW unveils new Gibraltar DJ stand line-up
DW Drums is distributing the US made Gibraltar DJ range of DJ workstations in the UK and through Europe. The range is designed to enhance stage presence with lightweight, expandable,…
Yamaha set to announce sales rise
According to forecasts, Yamaha’s group operating profit will likely increase for a fifth straight year in fiscal 2016, thanks to strong sales of musical instruments in Asia and audio equipment…
GC Opens New Location in N.Y., Closes Store in Indiana
Guitar Center recently announced the grand opening of its newest retail location, a state-of-the-art musical instrument and technology center covering 11,000 square feet in Selden, NY. The grand opening took…
Sound Technology’s Wilson Receives MBE
Robert Wilson of Sound Technology was awarded an Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Prince Charles during an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace on the 24th February 2016.…
Yamaha Mourns Loss of Prince
Joining the chorus of countless, adoring fans around the globe, Yamaha mourns the sudden and unexpected loss of Prince, considered to have been one of the most innovative, inventive and…
Alfred ends Daisy Rock deal
Daisy Rock and Alfred Music have ended their long-standing distribution agreement. The deal ended at the beginning of this month and in the UK is highly unlikely to be renewed,…
Further expansion for Music China
The 2016 Music China show will be expanded to 10 halls, occupying 113,000 sqm of the exhibition area at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in China from 26th –…
Blug lines-up May UK dealer tour
German guitarist and amp designer Thomas Blug is to conduct a five-date tour of the UK in May promoting his BluGuitar AMP1 range. The AMP1 is Thomas’ footpedal-sized 100 watt valve amp…