Yet more VC investment in ROLI
ROLI, the East London-based music technology company, has raised yet more money for its spongy keyboard quirkiness, with another $27 million from venture capitalists. The latest round of fundraising will help…
London Drum Show sets Olympia dates
The London Drum Show, in association with Drummer magazine, is returning to Olympia London on 12th and 13th November 2016. In addition to a line up of internationally renowned percussionists,…
Taking JodyJazz to Cuba
Jody Espina, founder and president of JodyJazz Inc., recently had the opportunity to visit Cuba and spread the word about JodyJazz saxophone mouthpieces among some of the country’s leading saxophone…
AES Announces Dates, Committee Members for 141st Convention in L.A.
The Audio Engineering Society (AES) has begun to set the stage for the 141st International Convention which will return to the Los Angeles Convention Center, Thursday, September 29 – Sunday, October…
PLASA Focus debuts for Sound Technology line-up
Sound Technology UK/ROI distributor of Harman Professional Solutions audio brands including AKG, JBL Professional and Soundcraft is debuting a number of products at PLASA Focus at the Royal Armouries in…
Taylor makes ebony conservation donation
World-renowned guitar maker Bob Taylor of Taylor Guitars has donated $400,000 to support ebony conservation research and restoration efforts in Cameroon. Work will be coordinated by UCLA professor Thomas Smith, co-director…
DR adds drop down string sets
DR strings has announced the addition of Drop-Down Tuning (DDT) electric guitar and bass strings to the range now available in the UK through distributor Barnes and Mullins. DDT strings are specially…
JHS boosts Supro European sales team
JHS has strengthened European sales of its Supro amp brand with the appointment of five new sales agents in France and Germany. In Germany, the Northern territories will be covered…
Tannoy UK factory faces closure as jobs head to China
More British jobs are heading out to China, as Music (formerly Music Group) proposes to lay off around 70 staff at its Tannoy manufacturing and office facility in Coatbridge, Scotland. The…
TMP Names Marshall Senior VIP Sales Account Manager
The Music People (TMP) is proud to welcome Autumn Marshall as senior VIP sales account manager, as of May 2. Working out of the company headquarters in Berlin, Connecticut, she…
Noteflight Announces Expanded Leadership Team
Recognizing the dramatic growth of Noteflight as both a notation product and digital music delivery technology for the industry, Noteflight and Hal Leonard have announced an expansion of the Noteflight…
Alesis Exhibits Latest Electronic Drum Kits
Alesis announced that they are bringing their Alesis Drum Lab to the Chicago Drum Show, May 21-22, 2016. Global Percussion Product Manager Tim Root will be demonstrating their latest electronic…