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News April 28, 2016

Peavey picks PLASA Focus

Barnes & Mullins, UK distributor of Peavey Amplification, is bringing the range to Plasa Focus next month in a first outing since taking on distribution of the brand. The firm has taken…

MMR Staff
Apr 28, 2016
News April 28, 2016

Remo Belli

Remo Belli, the founder and CEO of Remo, has passed away at the age of 88. A pioneer in the industry, Belli developed the first successful drumhead skin from a synthetic…

MMR Staff
Apr 28, 2016
News April 27, 2016

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,…

MMR Staff
Apr 27, 2016
News April 27, 2016

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…

MMR Staff
Apr 27, 2016
News April 26, 2016

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…

MMR Staff
Apr 26, 2016
News April 26, 2016

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.…

MMR Staff
Apr 26, 2016
News April 26, 2016

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,…

MMR Staff
Apr 26, 2016
News April 26, 2016

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…

MMR Staff
Apr 26, 2016
News April 25, 2016

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…

MMR Staff
Apr 25, 2016
News April 22, 2016

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.…

MMR Staff
Apr 22, 2016
News April 22, 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…

MMR Staff
Apr 22, 2016
News April 22, 2016

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,…

MMR Staff
Apr 22, 2016