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Barnes and Mullins’ Hidersine brand is at this year’s European String Teachers Association (ESTA) Summer School. The annual event at Chichester University brings together the stringed instrument education industry for…
If you fancy showcasing your musical chops at the next NAMM show, now is the time to apply. The US trade show, which is held in Anaheim from 19th-22nd January,…
Guitar effects designer Xvive has made its first foray into guitar wireless systems and acoustic guitar technology. The firm’s U2 Wireless Guitar System (£119 UK RRP) features a rechargeable lithium…
Peavey announces the addition of club and mobile DJ Michele Ponseti AKA “DJ PonFetti” to their artist roster. She was introduced to Peavey systems by her mentor, producer and DJ Keith…
Brett Eldredge deploys Chauvet’s new Rogue R1 FX-B fixture on tour with Grammy and CMA-winner Keith Urban. The Ahlstrand Productions team is using 24 Rogue blade-style movers supplied by Primer…
An ongoing partnership between Lollapalooza and Berklee College of Music has resulted in scholarship awards for 14 musicians since 2011. Millisa Henderson of Muskogee, Oklahoma, is the 2016 recipient of…
Pioneer DJ is releasing a new white edition of its DM-40 compact active monitor speakers - the DM-40-W - as well as a new turntable and new Rekordbox features. The…
Dean Tassio has joined TEAC as the company's new director of U.S. sales. In his new position, Tassio will be responsible for overseeing sales of the TEAC USA Division of professional…
Zoom UK has been appointed as the UK and Ireland distributor for Zvex pedals. The range includes the Fuzz Factory line-up plus its Tremolo and Wah Probes.“We are very excited about this…
Source Distribution has expanded into a new HQ, housing its warehousing, sales, marketing and administrative premises in Park Royal, London. The firm had been based in Cumberland Business Park, Scrubs…
Klotz Communications has appointed Studiotech Poland as its new distributor in the Polish market. Studiotech will be responsible for all sales and support activities for Klotz Communications’ complete product range. Klotz has…
Steve Harvey, former editor in chief of Blaze Publishing's Acoustic magazine, has joined Martin as international marketing consultant – Europe. In the newly-created consultancy role for the brand, Harvey will assume…
