Upfront
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Summer NAMM 2020 Cancelled
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | April 7, 2020On the afternoon of April 7, we received the following: Dear NAMM Family, After speaking with so many of you and closely following the latest news regarding the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic, we have made the difficult decision to cancel Summer NAMM, scheduled for July 9–11 in Nashville. Read More... -
JodyJazz Announces ‘Dealer COVID-19 Direct Sales Advocacy Program
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | April 6, 2020With so many of its retail partners unable to function normally due to the current health crisis, JodyJazz has announced its “Dealer COVID-19 Direct Sales Advocacy Program.” Read More... -
Thalia Retools to Build Intubation Boxes to Fight COVID-19
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | April 3, 2020On April 3, we received the following from Thalia Capos: Hi Christian, Several of my friends & family members are healthcare workers serving on the front lines in the fight against the Corona Virus. Read More... -
PMC Keeps Creating Drum Lesson Students for Retailers Offering Online Lessons with ‘Get Your Sticks Together’ Promotion
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | April 3, 2020In light of retail store closures due to COVID-19 precautions, the Percussion Marketing Council has revised the “Get Your Sticks Together” free drum lesson program to include online lessons. Read More... -
Gator Responds to Critical Demand for Masks
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | April 3, 2020Gator Co. is leveraging its sewn goods design and manufacturing abilities to help those in need. The global manufacturing brand is answering the call for more masks with a line of fabric masks that include a pocket for replaceable filters and music-themed designs. Read More... -
Alfred Music and Keiser Southern Reach Distribution Deal for Edwin F. Kalmus and LudwigMasters Publications
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | April 1, 2020Alfred Music and Keiser Southern Music are pleased to announce a distribution deal effective immediately for Edwin F. Kalmus, LudwigMasters Publications, and affiliated catalogs. Read More... -
NAMM U Webinar: Financial and Tax Response to COVID-19
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | March 30, 2020On Wednesday, April 1, industry experts Alan Friedman, CPA, and Daniel Jobe, EA, of Friedman, Kannenberg & Co. will host a live online session about music business finance in the time of COVID-19. Read More... -
A Message for NASMD Members from Whitney Grisaffi
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | March 30, 2020Dear Fellow NASMD Members, COVID-19 is a name that at some point in the future will be discussed like the Great Depression. It will be something we all experienced and as a collective, survived. Read More... -
NAMM Member Webinar: COVID-19 Small Business Relief – Part II
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | March 27, 2020On Tuesday, March 31, NAMM will host part two of our COVID-19 Small Business Relief webinars, providing relevant, time-sensitive employer and employee information in the federal stimulus plan, which is expected to be passed and signed by the President. Read More... -
Sennheiser’s #DontStopTheMusic
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | March 27, 2020Tune in to Sennheiser’s #DontStopTheMusic series to experience fantastic live performances. Read More... -
NAMM Launches #MusicISLife – A Tribute to Healthcare Professionals
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | March 26, 2020On Friday, March 27, NAMM will launch “#MusicISLife – A Tribute to Healthcare Professionals,” an online, social gathering opportunity for music-makers of all abilities to join in paying tribute to the steadfast dedication and resilience of healthcare professionals across the globe. Read More... -
A Letter from Ron Manus, Alfred Music/RPMDA Board
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | March 26, 2020March 26, 2020 Well, this has been an interesting year… There have been moments in our history where we are challenged by extraordinary situations. In recent memory we have had earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunami’s, flooding, 9/11 and going back further WWII. Read More...
