Breaking industry news, announcements, and developments from across the music products world.
For the first time, Musikmesse will present showcases in cooperation with international music-promotion initiatives. There will be performances by innovative acts and networking events for players from different parts of the…
Jackson® and Charvel® announce that Joe Williams has been promoted from an apprentice to Custom Shop master builder. “Given his diverse talents as a builder, outstanding work ethic and enthusiasm,…
Gretsch® has announced that luthier Gonzalo Madrigal, an integral part of the Gretsch Custom Shop for the last 12 years, has now been elevated to master builder. “Gonzalo is a…
Sennheiser has announced that Dawn Birr, channel manager for the Americas, Sennheiser Business Solutions, will be an award recipient at the 2018 She Rocks Awards. The awards, which pay tribute to…
GHS Strings has named entertainment industry veteran, Alexx Calise as their new assistant of social media, marketing and A&R. As a GHS endorsing artist for the past 12 years, Calise…
As part of Neutrik USA's 30th anniversary activities, the company will be celebrating with its customers at Winter NAMM in the new North Hall. Neutrik will have a photo booth on…
Eric Hertsch of John Farr Lighting Design recently used CHAUVET Professional Ovation E-910FC ellipsoidal fixtures to bring a Pac-Man themed event at Park Hyatt to life. Hertsch positioned eight of…
Purdue University Fort Wayne and Sweetwater officials have announced a partnership that will locate a majority of the university’s music technology program on the Sweetwater campus. The company will turn…
Music for All has added the Music Production Boot Camp to the Music for All Summer Symposium, starting this year. The Music for All Summer Symposium, presented by Yamaha, is…
Sweetwater has announced another record year in total sales and job creation. Total sales in 2017 were $619 million, up 22% from $507 million in 2016, which was also a…
The Avedis Zildjian Company has entered into an agreement to acquire the Mike Balter Mallet Company, the world's largest percussion mallet manufacturer. “We’ve long respected Mike as a first call…
Jack Morton Worldwide, the global brand experience agency, created London New Year’s firework experience this year with the help of a ChamSys MagicQ MQ500 Stadium console. Lighting programmer Paul Cook…
