Melbourne show returns in August
After a successful return last year, the Australian Music Association (AMA) has announced the return of the Melbourne Guitar Show in 2016. The event takes place at the Caulfield Racecourse…
Indonesian deal for FBT
Italian audio specialist FBT has struck a distribution deal with PT Promedia Innovative Solution to represent its entire product range throughout Indonesia. Originally founded in 2007 and headed by Yosua…
Peavey picks PLASA Focus
Barnes & Mullins, UK distributor of Peavey Amplification, is bringing the range to Plasa Focus next month in a first outing since taking on distribution of the brand. The firm has taken…
Remo Belli
Remo Belli, the founder and CEO of Remo, has passed away at the age of 88. A pioneer in the industry, Belli developed the first successful drumhead skin from a synthetic…
Barnes and Mullins relaunches Promuco sticks
Barnes and Mullins has acquired UK-based drumstick brand, Promuco. Used by pioneering drummers such as John Bonham (Led Zeppelin), Carl Palmer (Emerson, Lake & Palmer), Phil Collins and Buddy Rich,…
NAMM reveals Top 100 Dealers list
NAMM has revealed the final selections for its Top 100 Dealer Awards, with the UK's Absolute Music and Andertons among the few non-US dealers on the list. Now in its sixth…
Trade Regrets: Remo D. Belli
Remo Belli 88, the founder and CEO of Remo Inc., passed away on the afternoon of April 25th at the age of 88. A pioneer in the industry, Belli developed…
Korg USA Names Sajeva Director of Technology Brands
As part of Korg USA’s ongoing plan for strategic growth, the company has announced the promotion of industry veteran James Sajeva to director of Technology Brands for Korg USA, Inc.…
DW unveils new Gibraltar DJ stand line-up
DW Drums is distributing the US made Gibraltar DJ range of DJ workstations in the UK and through Europe. The range is designed to enhance stage presence with lightweight, expandable,…
Yamaha set to announce sales rise
According to forecasts, Yamaha’s group operating profit will likely increase for a fifth straight year in fiscal 2016, thanks to strong sales of musical instruments in Asia and audio equipment…
GC Opens New Location in N.Y., Closes Store in Indiana
Guitar Center recently announced the grand opening of its newest retail location, a state-of-the-art musical instrument and technology center covering 11,000 square feet in Selden, NY. The grand opening took…
Sound Technology’s Wilson Receives MBE
Robert Wilson of Sound Technology was awarded an Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Prince Charles during an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace on the 24th February 2016.…