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Large trousered, blackberry-guzzling, indie-rock hopeful, Ryan Swift from Dream Cymbals distributor Soar Valley Music is this week's hotseat guest. Name: Ryan SwiftJob Title: Advertising & marketing bod.What does that involve?…
PRS Guitars Europe has announced the launch of the SE 30th Anniversary “Floyd” Custom 24, a limited edition of the popular SE model available in five colours. The 30th Anniversary…
Orange Amplification is continuing its brand profiling activity, as the main sponsor of this year's Progressive Music Awards. The awards return to the Underglobe venue, situated below Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, on…
Another time saving, money-managing shortcut from those that know all about running a store... Jon Parkinson from Taunton woodwind and brass specialist John Packer Ltd says being a bit creative with what…
Despite dividing opinion over the future direction of its Frankfurt show, Musikmesse has promised that this year’s Music China will be the biggest yet for the Shanghai expo. Taking place…
Plastic trombone manufacturer Warwick Music has secured a six-figure investment from venture capitalist firm Midven and HSBC. Warwick Music Group currently sells about 25,000 plastic pBone trombones per year, having…
Washburn has launched a new range of 3/4-sized acoustic guitars - the Washburn Comfort Mini series. The Washburn WCDM15SK, WCDM25SK and WCDM55K are 3/4 size, satin finished, dreadnought-style acoustic guitars with…
Drum accessories specialist Porter & Davies has added a new batch of drummers endorsing its BC2 or BC Gigster drum monitoring systems. The line-up includes Zak Starkey, long time drummer…
D'Addario UK has strengthened its sales capabilities with the addition of a new internal sales manager. Richard Smedley has a background in retail, having managed the womenswear section of the Jack…
Faith Guitars has signed up guitarist and Bollywood star, Sanjeev Thomas as its latest brand endorsee. His first guitar is a Faith FVHG, with other models to be added to his collection…
The NAMM executive committee welcomed Joel Menchey and honored outgoing chair Larry Morton during Summer NAMM. The changing of the guard started Saturday, July 11 during the annual summer board…
NAMM honored South Carolina’s Musical Innovations as the 2015 ‘Dealer of the Year’ at the fifth annual NAMM Top 100 Dealer Awards. The Friday evening gala held during Summer NAMM…
