Do You Run the UK's Best Small Shop?
The Best Small Shops competition is returning this year, inviting independent UK retailers to share what makes them unique, with the chance to attend the competition reception in Westminster later…
Druzkowski Conjures Up Wizard Eight-String
Drużkowski Guitars has launched the ‘The Wizard’, an 8 string headless, sold bodied guitar handcrafted to the specifications of American multi-instrumentalist Jordan Rudess (Dream Theatre, David Bowie, John Petrucci). Built by…
British Drum Co. Marches on With New Signing
Nearly three years after launching, the British Drum Co. has announced Jim Kilpatrick MBE as their International Marching Specialist. Kilpatrick, who was awarded an MBE in 2004 for ‘services to…
Trade Regrets: John Amstadter
On Tuesday, August August 28, we got the following sad news from JAMM Distributing about the passing of John Amstader: JAMM Distributing (originally stood for John Amstadter Music Merchandise) has…
Loughborough Town Hall Updates Lighting System with CHAUVET Professional Fixtures
Loughborough Town Hall recently updated its lighting system with CHAUVET Professional Maverick and Ovation fixtures, supplied by Stage Electrics. “The new fixtures are far more efficient than the incandescent units…
Korg USA, Inc. Sponsors Fear the Riff Pedal & Guitar Expo
Korg USA, Inc. recently attended Fear the Riff, a Brooklyn-based music festival showcasing the world’s most sought-after boutique guitar gear. Headed by Sam Ash and craft beer company Lagunitas, musicians…
Adam Hall Group Strengthens International Sales Team
[caption id="attachment_62743" align="alignleft" width="460"] Gabriel Medrano, Markus Jahnel, and Marcel Mieger[/caption] Markus Jahnel, COO and managing director, will assume responsibility for the Adam Hall Group’s global business development with immediate…
Key International Moves For Adam Hall Team
Adam Hall Group has expanded its international sales team, with a number of key appointments. Markus Jahnel, COO and Managing Director, who has been with the company more than 27 years will…
‘Godspell’ Production in Australia Uses CHAUVET Professional Fixtures
A recent production of the show Godspell at Hellyer College in Tasmania, Australia used 12 CHAUVET Professional Maverick MK2 Spots and four Rogue R1 FX-B fixtures for their production, specified…
Luna Guitars Stands with Songwriters in Support of the Music Modernization Act
Luna Guitars has announced its support of the Music Modernization Act (MMA) in effort to stand with fellow songwriters, stating that “songwriters endure the same stress as any one working…
Future-proof Your Business at the Retail Innovation Summit at the 2019 NAMM Show
[caption id="attachment_62717" align="alignleft" width="373"] Bob Phibbs[/caption] Retail is evolving at an unprecedented speed, and harnessing new opportunities to transform business in today’s tech era has never been more critical. That’s…
Trade Regrets: Dan W. Skutt
Grover/Trophy Musical Products executive vice president Dann W. Skutt, age 65, passed away on August 22, 2018. Husband of 42 years to Mary Ellen (nee Harvanec); father of James, Kevin…