U.S. Trustee's Office Challenges Gibson's Effort to End Chapter 11 Cases
On December 14, the U.S. Trustee's Office filed a motion asking the Delaware bankruptcy court to delay action on Gibson Brands, Inc.'s bid to close its Chapter 11, claiming "a…
Warwick Boss Gifted Anniversary Thumb Bass
Having recently celebrated the 70th anniversary of Framus and Warwick’s 35th, company founder, Hans-Peter Wilfer celebrated his 60th birthday by being presented with a bass built on the original design…
Dynaudio Offers Break to Unsigned Artists
Danish loudspeaker specialist Dynaudio and The NAMM Show is giving unsigned artists the chance to get their big break – free of charge, with no strings attached. Artists sign up…
Veteran UK Retailer Sold
UK site Music Instrument News reports that veteran UK retailer, Dawsons, has been sold to a private equity firm. The site says the firm, which was founded in 1898 and…
D'Addario's 'Saint' Nick Returns to London
D'Addario's own 'Saint' Nick D'Addario has returned to London to give away free gear to street musicians and buskers after the success of last year's festive hand-out. Last year D’Addario…
Musikmesse adding new Networking Area for 2019
Musikmesse will introduce a new Networking Area in Hall 4.1 of Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound. The lounge-based area is designed to creates the optimum setting for business discussions in a relaxed atmosphere.…
Cady Zildjian MacPherson to Join Zildjan Board of Directors
The Avedis Zildjian Company is pleased to announce the key addition of Cady Zildjian MacPherson to the Avedis Zildjian Company Board of Directors. Cady’s addition continues the tradition of Zildjian-family…
Zildjian Names Stephens CEO
On behalf of the Zildjian family, Craigie Zildjian is pleased to announce the appointment of John Stephans to Chief Executive Officer of the Avedis Zildjian Company effective January 2, 2019.…
Black Violin, The Yamaha All-Star Concert on the Grand and Elle King Set to Perform at The 2019 NAMM Show
[caption id="attachment_64454" align="alignleft" width="460"] Black Violin (Photo: Colin Brennan)[/caption] With just over a month to go until the start of The 2019 NAMM Show, The NAMM Campus is set to…
Korg USA Inc. Grants Local Music School with Artist Visit
The students of Musicology Performance Center (Long Island) were given a special opportunity to see English rock band The Struts at popular Long Island venue, the Paramount. Guitarist and co-founder…
Wuhan Cymbals & Gongs Now Under new Ownership
[caption id="attachment_64448" align="alignleft" width="460"] Mark Tirabassi, Robbie McFarland, and Jim Bickley[/caption] The recently established wholesaler/distributor, Cardinal Percussion, has acquired the Wuhan Cymbals and Gongs brand. Wuhan is known for their…
New 'Networking Area' for Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound in Hall 4.1
Stylish, modern and fully orientated towards the needs of international buyers – that’s the new "Networking Area" in Hall 4.1 of Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound. Thanks to an elaborate lounge concept, it…