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Music Products Industry News July 31, 2015

SABIAN Announces Partnership with SLM

SABIAN has appointed St. Louis Music (SLM) as a partner in distribution in the United States, effective September 1st, 2015. "We started selling our products direct to retailers in the…

MMR Staff
Jul 31, 2015
Music Products Industry News July 31, 2015

Hal Leonard Announces 
Partnership with PraiseCharts

Hal Leonard Corporation is partnering with PraiseCharts, a leading online resource for contemporary praise & worship sheet music for churches, to make PraiseCharts content available to music dealers worldwide in…

MMR Staff
Jul 31, 2015
Music Products Industry News July 31, 2015

TOP TEN: Signs your store isn't family friendly enough

Every store needs new customers, right? But, let's face it, you would much rather be selling a proper bass rig to your mate from Sonic Vomit than a violin to…

MMR Staff
Jul 31, 2015
Music Products Industry News July 31, 2015

NEW POLL: When was the last time you refurbished?

With sales low and overheads creeping up, it can be tricky to find money to invest in the business, so when was the last time you had a refurb of…

MMR Staff
Jul 31, 2015
Music Products Industry News July 31, 2015

IN THE HOTSEAT: Jason How, Rotosound

Chairman of iconic British string brand Rotosound, all-round good egg, and venturer on the psychedelic sea of cosmic vibration (or something), Jason How is this week's Hotseat visitor...    Name: Jason HowJob Title: Chairman,…

MMR Staff
Jul 31, 2015
Music Products Industry News July 31, 2015

Porter and Davies extends product warranties

Drum monitor specialist Porter and Davies, has extended the warranty across its range to two years. The silent tactile monitoring systems use bone conduction, allowing drummers, bassists and keyboard players to…

MMR Staff
Jul 31, 2015
Music Products Industry News July 30, 2015

Free K&K Upgrade on any new Weber Order in August

Have you been looking for an excuse to buy that Weber instrument you’ve been eyeing? Now’s your chance! Through the month of August Weber is excited to offer you a…

MMR Staff
Jul 30, 2015
Music Products Industry News July 30, 2015

POLL RESULTS: How are sales compared with last year?

As we're just past the halfway point of the year, we asked our growing international retail readership how sales were compared with this time 12 months ago? One of the…

MMR Staff
Jul 30, 2015
Music Products Industry News July 30, 2015

Rotosound launches Summer Blockbuster giveaway

Rotosound is giving UK dealers the chance to receive £250 off their next order with its Summer Blockbuster promotion. The firm is also offering Rotosound players the opportunity to win thousands…

MMR Staff
Jul 30, 2015
Music Products Industry News July 29, 2015

BPM hosts DJ championships

DJ and music production expo, BPM has announced that the DMC World Championships will host its UK finals at this year’s show. Established in 1985, The DMC DJ Championships is…

MMR Staff
Jul 29, 2015
Music Products Industry News July 29, 2015

New DigiTech distortion available

DigiTech has launched a new distortion pedal in the UK, available through distributor, Sound Technology. The Gunslinger utilises a newly designed MOSFET circuit to deliver a range of distortion tones,…

MMR Staff
Jul 29, 2015
Music Products Industry News July 29, 2015

Yamaha on the move at Musikmesse

It seems they just can't stop messing around with the format of Musikmesse, with Yamaha now relocating from its traditional home in the Forum. Next year's show will see the…

MMR Staff
Jul 29, 2015