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News March 23, 2016

Bass Guitar Show shows grows again

The organiser of the London Bass Guitar Show has announced an official attendance of 2,192 for this year’s event, making it the most successful show to date.  It represents a 15 per…

MMR Staff
Mar 23, 2016
News March 22, 2016

Hutts joins Wharfedale

IAG has apppointed Steve Hutt as director of R&D. Hutt boasts more than 30 years in the pro audio business and chairs the AES standards and technical committees on loudspeakers. He has…

MMR Staff
Mar 22, 2016
News March 22, 2016

Gold Tone Expands Relationship With M&M

Gold Tone Music Group of Titusville, Florida – makers of Gold Tone musical instruments, GT musical instruments, Wood Song Guitars, and the Zero Glide replacement nut system – has announced they…

MMR Staff
Mar 22, 2016
News March 22, 2016

Red Dog pulls off Production Room stroke

Ambitious dealer Red Dog Music, has added a third store,  acquiring Leeds-based pro audio specialist Production Room. The purchase sees Production Room added to Red Dog stores in London and…

MMR Staff
Mar 22, 2016
News March 22, 2016

Danelectro launches new online assets

Guitar brand Danelectro have just launched a new website and accompanying social media add-ons, to coincide with its 60th anniversary. The new site features all the latest models, sound samples…

MMR Staff
Mar 22, 2016
News March 22, 2016

New Danish distributor for Audio-Technica

Audio-Technica has announced the appointment of a new distributor in Denmark.  From 1st April 2016, Kinovox Scandinavia (whose current portfolio also includes Biamp, König & Meyer and Apart Audio) will…

MMR Staff
Mar 22, 2016
News March 22, 2016

MusicNomad adds to accessories range

MusicNomad has added the Premium Instrument Work Mat to its lineup of equipment care products.  The Instrument Work Mat is designed for guitar and other musical instrument maintenance tasks. The…

MMR Staff
Mar 22, 2016
News March 21, 2016

Davitt & Hanser Named USA Distributor for Kustom

Davitt & Hanser was named as the new distribution partner for Kustom Amplification, effective March 1st, 2016. The Kustom Amplification relationship marks another strategic partnership between Hanser Music Group and…

MMR Staff
Mar 21, 2016
News March 21, 2016

Nine Prevail in 2016 Yamaha Young Performing Artists Competition

Yamaha Artist Services Indianapolis, in conjunction with Yamaha Corporation of America, Band & Orchestral Division, has named the winners of the 2016 Yamaha Young Performing Artists (YYPA) Competition. The annual…

MMR Staff
Mar 21, 2016
News March 20, 2016

Trade Regrets: Larry Larson

On March 17th, NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino shared the following sad news, detailing that industry vet and founder of Glendale California’s Larry Larson Music had passed away: It's with a…

MMR Staff
Mar 20, 2016
News March 20, 2016

New Facilities and Services at Musikmesse 2016

Musikmesse 2016 from April 7 to 10 will offer an expanded range of facilities and services for retailers, distributors, and everyone working in the music sector. The new ‘Business Academy…

MMR Staff
Mar 20, 2016