JHS backs local music scholarships
UK distributor JHS has teamed up with its local music services hub and dealer Promenade Music to hand out scholarships to local schoolchildren. Wigan Music Services, part of the Greater…
NUVO opens U.S. Sales and Distribution Center
After three years of steady growth in the U.S., Nuvo has opened the doors of its new sales and distribution center in Boston. “It’s been exciting to come to NAMM,…
Absolute Music hosts Roli Rise demo
Absolute Music has teamed up with UK distributor Sound Technology to demo the new Seaboard Rise keyboard controller. The new-style keyboard and controller, which has a tactile spongy control system…
Music Education Expo programme unveiled
Music Education Expo organiser Rhinegold Media and Events, has revealed its conference programme for next year's event, promising its most interactive programme to date. There will be some 50 different…
Barnes and Mullins adds Ocarina line
Barnes & Mullins has added the Ocarina Workshop's six-hole version of the easy to play Ocarina - The Oc - to its range. Based upon the traditional English four-hole Ocarina, The…
Blackstar distribution arm takes on Dean Markley
Blackstar's distribution arm, DIST-X has taken on exclusive UK distribution of the Dean Markley string brand. It takes over the UK and Ireland distribution from Korg, which took it on…
NAMM Foundation Visits Best Communities for Music Education
The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus hits the road this fall to help keep music education strong in six of NAMM Foundation’s Best Communities for Music Education. The tour includes…
Music China - This Week!
This year’s Music China is promised to be all-encompassing. Asia’s preeminent trade show, which will open next week from October 14 – 17, features 1,782 exhibitors from 30 countries and…
US DEALER FOCUS: Digital keyboard sales under pressure
We polled more than 300 US dealers to get their thoughts on the current state of the digital keyboard and piano market. Though it’s a complaint heard frequently with respect…
PRO show changes revealed
Marked Events has outlined the changes it will be making to next year's PRO audio and technology show, changing the days and moving it to a new venue. Next year…
Cartoon Network deal for Freshman parent co.
Freshman Guitars' parent company Access All Areas, has launched a new range of Cartoon Network-licensed instruments, based on the channel's Adventure Time cartoon. Leading the range is the Oookulele (£34.99) –…
KMC Music is Now Exclusive U.S. Distributor of Rhythm Tech
KMC Music (www.kmcmusic.com) recently announced that parent company JAM Industries (www.jamindustries.com) has acquired Rhythm Tech (www.rhythmtech.com). The acquisition, completed last month, makes KMC Music the sole United States distributor of…