Breaking industry news, announcements, and developments from across the music products world.
Musikmesse is once again running the Business Academy inspired by German trade body SOMM, which will include speakers on issues including CITES, brexit and digitisation. Over 20 impulse and keynote lectures by…
In what may represent a landmark decision in the trademarking of guitar shapes, Gibson has declared victory in its case against JHS. The guitar maker's suit against the UK distributor said that…
Yamaha has invested in its first Indian manufacturing plant in Chennai. The company has signed up for a 28-acre plot on the city outskirts to set up a facility which is…
Heid Music, with stores located throughout Wisconsin, is aiming to put more than $30,000 into area school music programs during Music in our Schools Month this March. “With the new…
In honor of Hal Leonard’s recent appointment as the exclusive distributor of Gretsch Drums’ Renown, Catalina, and Energy series, Fred W. Gretsch visited the company’s Milwaukee headquarters. He met with…
Chauvet reports record crowds gathered at Chauvet Professional booth USITT displaying LED stage lighting. Among the products that drew crowds is the Ovation E-260WW, which has an output that surpasses that of a 750W tungsten…
The Business Academy inspired by SOMM will once again be a great source of expert knowledge for trade visitors to Musikmesse (April 5 to 8, 2017). Over 20 impulse and keynote…
KMC has announced that it is shooting to raise $30,000 for the Paul Newman Hole in the Wall Gang Camp when it tees up for the 30th annual KMC Music EPU…
The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) and 50 of its State Federated Music Education Associations have submitted letters to the leadership of both Federal Congressional Committees on Appropriations. …
John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd. (JHS) and Gibson were back in court the week of March 6th, 2017, continuing their clash over alleged trademark infringement with regard to guitar…
Dutch metal band Epica’s LD Erwin Van Lokeren created a variety of looks for the bands 22-city tour, using a compact floor package that included four LED strobes and 12…
JHS and Gibson have been back in court this week, continuing their clash over alleged trademark infringement with regard to guitar design. US law mag Law 360 reports that, in court,…
