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AES Welcomes Jonathan Wyner as President
Christian Wissmuller | PeopleUpfront | January 19, 2021Jonathan Wyner has started his term as President of the Audio Engineering Society (AES) beginning January 1, 2021. Read More... -
BOSS Presents Sixth-Annual Lifetime Achievement Award
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | January 19, 2021During NAMM Believe in Music Week 2021, BOSS presented its Sixth-Annual BOSS Lifetime Achievement Award to world-renowned musical icon, Johnny Marr. Read More... -
Yamaha to Preview Powerful New Documentary, ‘The Sound of Us’ During NAMM Believe in Music Week
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | January 18, 2021As the world grapples with a devastating global pandemic, crippling unemployment, political division, civil unrest, social justice movements and countless individual struggles, the profound truth remains that, through music, we are not alone. Read More... -
KHS America Becomes Exclusive U.S. Nuvo Instrumets Distributor
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | January 15, 2021Beginning February 1, 2021, KHS America will add of NUVO pre-band instruments and WindStars curriculum to its distribution. Read More... -
The 2021 NAMM Foundation Grand Rally for Music Education Welcomes Renée Fleming, Gustavo Dudamel, Dr. Nina Kraus and Liliana Morales in Conversations about Music Education
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | January 14, 2021On Friday, January 22 at 12:00 p.m. PT on Believe TVas part of NAMM's Believe in Music week, The NAMM Foundation's Grand Rally for Music Education will welcome world-renowned soprano Renée Fleming, in conversation with music researcher Dr. Nina Kraus of Northwestern University; and Gustavo Dudamel, artistic and music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic in conversation with Liliana Morales, an alumna of YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles), Maestro Dudamel's El Sistema-inspired education program. Read More... -
The Music People’s Sharon Hennessey to Receive 2021 She Rocks Award
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | January 14, 2021The Music People, a division of Jam Industries USA, LLC, a leading supplier of musical accessories and pro-audio equipment and parent company of On-Stage and TMP-Pro, is excited to announce that company Co-President Sharon Hennessey has been named a 2021 She Rocks Awards recipient. Read More... -
AES Audio Production Education Institute Automotive Audio Webinar to Take Place January 19
Christian Wissmuller | MMR GlobalUpfront | January 13, 2021The Audio Product Education Institute (APEI), an initiative of the Audio Engineering Society, will host the first of a series of webinars on Automotive Audio on Tuesday, January 19 (12:00pm EST). Read More... -
Taylor Guitars Transitions Ownership to its Employees
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | January 11, 2021Taylor Guitars is pleased to announce its transition to 100% employee ownership through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”). Read More... -
Gator Celebrates 2021 with the Re-brand of Gator Frameworks
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | January 7, 2021To kick off 2021, Gator launched a new look and feel of its popular stand, studio and accessories brand, Gator Frameworks. Read More... -
D’Addario Acquires Super-Sensitive
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | January 7, 2021D'Addario has announced the acquisition of Super-Sensitive Musical String Company, whose inception dates back to the 1930s. Read More... -
Korg USA Announces Acquisition of Aguilar Amplification Company
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | January 6, 2021Korg USA announces the acquisition of Aguilar Amplification LLC, a New York City-based manufacturer of bass amplification products. Read More... -
Gibson Announces Acquisition of Mesa/Boogie
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | January 6, 2021Gibson has announced the acquisition of Mesa/Boogie, one of the most respected and prestigious brands in sound and guitar amplification. Read More...