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News May 27, 2015

Greece is the word for Timber Tones

Timber Tones has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with ADS Group in Greece. MD Rob Wooller (pictured centre), said: “We met these guys at the recent Frankfurt Musikmesse and since…

MMR Staff
May 27, 2015
News May 27, 2015

Adam Hall opening Singapore base

German distributor Adam Hall will be opening its first Asian showroom in Singapore next month, and has consequently extended its sales team in the region. The showroom will open on June…

MMR Staff
May 27, 2015
News May 27, 2015

New Indian partner for Music Group

Music Group has appointed Alphatec Audio Video as distributor for its Midas, Klark Teknik, Turbosound, Behringer and Bugera brands in India. Commenting on the deal, Alphatec director, Devasis Barkataki (pictured left), said: “We are…

MMR Staff
May 27, 2015
News May 26, 2015

Focusrite RedNet Connects Theater and Studio at Cedar Valley College

Cedar Valley College's Performance Hall provides theatrical entertainment, education, and cultural enrichment for both the college and the wider community it serves. The school also has a four-semester audio production program, where…

MMR Staff
May 26, 2015
News May 25, 2015

More moves at Orange, but no new MD

Following the departure of long-serving MD Damon Waller towards the end of last year, Orange has made further changes to its internal mechanics, with a new head of European sales.…

MMR Staff
May 25, 2015
News May 25, 2015

Black to return to IAG UK?

MMR understands that Dave Black will be on his way back from China to head up IAG’s UK operation. Black, currently IAG’s global sales chief, will drop into the role vacated by…

MMR Staff
May 25, 2015
News May 25, 2015

Guild brand continues expansion

After freeing itself from Fender following its purchase by Cordoba last year, the Guild guitar brand is continuing to find its own way in the trade with beefed up sales…

MMR Staff
May 25, 2015
News May 25, 2015

Dealers out in force for UK play day

UK trade body, the Music Industries Association declared its annual Learn to Play Day its most successful to date, with more venues involved than ever. This year, 129 venues, up more…

MMR Staff
May 25, 2015
News May 23, 2015

Summer NAMM Empowers Industry with 35 Educational Sessions


Summer NAMM provides the ultimate educational experience on what’s working right now in music retail—brick-and-mortar, online and multichannel—July 9-11 in Nashville. NAMM U has curated 35 sessions to help music…

MMR Staff
May 23, 2015
News May 23, 2015

Eminence Adds Neves to International Sales Team.

Eminence has announced the addition of music industry veteran Daniel Neves as Latin American Sales Representative.Through his manufacturers’ representative firm, Tree Media, Neves will be selling Eminence products and marketing…

MMR Staff
May 23, 2015
News May 23, 2015

CAD Taps Dockrill As Regional Sales Manager

CAD Audio has appointed Terry Dockrill as regional sales manager for the Eastern half of the United States.A 25-year veteran of the music industry, Dockrill has held successful sales positions…

MMR Staff
May 23, 2015