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News February 9, 2016

Former A&H man returns with PLAYdifferently project

DJ and electronic musician Richie Hawtin, has teamed up with former Allen and Heath product developer Andy Rigby-Jones in a new firm called PLAYdifferently. After 25 years at Allen & Heath’s…

MMR Staff
Feb 9, 2016
News February 9, 2016

B&M offers Hofner UK exclusives

Barnes and Mullins has launched two new Hofner Verythin guitars exclusive to the UK.  The UK exclusive Mod design and Mahogany models are the latest additions to the existing range of…

MMR Staff
Feb 9, 2016
News February 9, 2016

QSC Promotes Mayfield

QSC, LLC has promoted Mark Mayfield to director, Global Cinema Marketing. Mayfield joined QSC Cinema in 2013 as Cinema Marketing Manager, with responsibility for sales and marketing collateral, trade shows,…

MMR Staff
Feb 9, 2016
News February 8, 2016

US deal for Italian cymbal specialist, Ufip

Italian Cymbal Manufacturer Ufip has struck a new distribution deal with US firm, Davitt & Hanser. Ufip, based in Pistoia, Tuscany, has been manufacturing cymbals since 1931 utilising its Rotocasting…

MMR Staff
Feb 8, 2016
News February 6, 2016

Ufip Cymbals Names Davitt & Hanser as USA Distributor

Italian Cymbal Manufacturer Ufip has announced a new distribution partnership with Davitt & Hanser, effective February 1st, 2016. Ufip, based in Pistoia, Tuscany, has been manufacturing cymbals since 1931 utilizing…

MMR Staff
Feb 6, 2016
News February 5, 2016

SKB Names Gatlin Marketing/Media Assistant

SKB Corporation has welcomed Laura Gatlin to the Advertising/Creative department. Laura is the new Marketing/Media assistant that will be replacing Kathy Galbraith upon her retirement this month.Gatlin has a background…

MMR Staff
Feb 5, 2016
News February 5, 2016

Music & Arts Announces Music Educator of the Year

Music & Arts has announced the winner of the 2015 Music Educator of the Year award. The new recognition program from the company aims to honor U.S. music educators who…

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Feb 5, 2016
News February 5, 2016

Truetone’s Weil Wins Entrepreneur of the Year Award




Bob Weil, founder and president of Truetone, was recently named Entrepreneur of the Year by Gordon
College in Wenham, Massachusetts. The award was given, “for an alumnus who exemplifies
the characteristics of…

MMR Staff
Feb 5, 2016
News February 5, 2016

Source highlights BVE line-up

Source Distribution will showcase a selection of RØDE broadcast microphones on demonstration, alongside the Genelec 8000 and 8300 series of active studio monitors and the brand new iOgrapher line of…

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Feb 5, 2016
News February 5, 2016

Snark adds new precision picks

Snark has expanded its accessory portfolio with a new range of pick packs. Available in two types - Sigmund Freud’s Celluloids and Teddy’s Neo Tortoise - the picks have a…

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Feb 5, 2016
News February 5, 2016

UK Guitar Show returns

The Guitar Show, the UK’s largest dedicated guitar event, returns to New Bingley Hall in Birmingham on 27th – 28th February with a line-up that includes former Thin Lizzy guitarist, Scott…

MMR Staff
Feb 5, 2016