New-look JHS site launch
JHS has launched a brand new trade website, with a number of new features. The new site is faster and more compatible with mobile, tablet, PC and Mac users.Trade customers…
Losby Named Steinway CEO
Steinway Musical Instruments has promoted Ron Losby to the position of CEO The move is effective immediately. Losby, a 30-year Steinway veteran, served as president of Steinway Americas since 2008.…
Hal Leonard to Distribute ZT Amps
The self-proclaimed “loudest little amps in the world,” ZT Amplifiers, will now be distributed in the United States and Canada by Hal Leonard as part of their expanding distribution business.…
Manson heads out of Westside
Andy Manson, long serving head of press and social media at Westside Distribution, is leaving the company and the industry to take a new position elsewhere. He is joining a…
Choose your nominees for the Dealers’ Choice Awards
It’s that time of year again when we invite all MI retailers who subscribe to Musical Merchandise Review to participate in the selection of the nominees for the 24th annual…
Zoom UK adds Metallica guitarist's pedal line
Zoom UK has taken on distribution of the KHDK range of pedals created by Mettalica guitarist, Kirk Hammett. The KHDK line-up was created by Hammett along with long term friend and…
ICMP strikes deal with London music hub
The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) has struck a new partnership with Tileyard Studios based in Kings Cross, Central London. Tileyard Studios is the largest professional music community in…
Tin Pan Alley film project seeks backers
Journalist and film maker Henry Scott-Irvine, who has been heavily involved in orchestrating the campaign to save Denmark Street from developers, is seeking backers to make a film documenting the…
Last Chance to Select the Nominees for the 2016 MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards!
We invite all MI retailers who subscribe to Musical Merchandise Review to participate in the selection of the nominees for the 24th annual Dealers’ Choice Awards (DCAs) - the final day to let your…
PLASA looks to future at AGM
PLASA’s recent UK AGM saw the audio and lighting body discussing its future direction under new MD Peter Heath, including a restructuring which would lead to the closing of its London…
JBL readies new powered PA launch
JBL has introduced a new wireless high-powered portable PA system - the PRX800W - which will be launched in October. Wireless control means live sound professionals and musicians can quickly…
Yet another joins Sakae roster
Sakae is continuing to build a roster of UK and international talent backing its drum range, adding Area 11 drummer, Leo Taylor. His signing follows hard on the addition of…