Reverb Announces First Round of 2020 Musical Instrument Grant Recipients
Reverb has announced that it has selected seventeen organizations to receive musical instrument grants through its Reverb Gives initiative.
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Avid
Source evidence: NAMM 2020 Exhibitor List booth(s) 15500, 15502
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L-Acoustics Named to 'Fast Company’s' List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2020
L-Acoustics has announced that it has been named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies (MIC) for 2020.
RPMDA Convention 2020: A Message from David Jahnke
Growing up, one of my parents’ favorite songs was The Byrds’ classic remake of Pete Seeger’s Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season). This song came to mind…
‘Wicked’ Takes DiGiCo’s Quantum 7T Console For A Ride
These shows put the musical’s canonical songs through a new DiGiCo Quantum 7T console. Purchased through Milwaukee-based Clearwing Productions, the compact yet powerful audio desk features DiGiCo’s sophisticated…
QSC GX Amplifiers Power the American Legacy of Rock-Ola Jukeboxes
When Alexander Walder-Smith bought jukebox company Rock-Ola just over a year ago, he was as passionate about Rock-Ola’s history of American ingenuity as he was about sound quality.…
Dissention in the Ranks: Acoustic Guitar Strings
Possibly the one and only thing this month’s dealer survey (sent out to over 300 MI retailers) made clear is this: if you want to start a fight…
PMC Launches New International Drum Month Online Video Lessons with Celebrity Drummers
The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) is celebrating International Drum Month 2020 with an entirely new consumer promotion focused on national awareness and percussion education.
ChamSys MagicQ MQ80 At Home in Elsewhere
Tying this creative cauldron together is a flexible lighting system that includes a large number of moving luminaires and stage fixtures as well as LED panels, most of…
The 2020 NAMM Show
Over 2,000 exhibitors representing 7,000 brands were visited by 115,888 attendees (roughly in keeping with 2019’s tally of 115,301).
Drumming Up History: The Percussion Marketing Council Celebrates 25 Years of Advocacy
For decades, the Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) has heralded May as International Drum Month, but for 2020, the PMC is taking their plans farther than ever before.
MusicMedic Names Dawkes Music Sole UK Distributor
MusicMedic, an online resource for Woodwind repair tools and supplies, is excited to announce an exclusive UK distribution deal with Dawkes Music.
PMC’s Annual Membership Meeting Launches New Market Development Programs for 2020
This year’s annual Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) Membership Meeting and Percussion Industry Gathering launched the PMC’s 25th Anniversary celebration and provided a roadmap of market expansion initiatives for…
Technotrix Solves Aragon Ballroom with Martin Audio MLA
Technotrix, Inc. deployed a comprehensive Martin Audio MLA system to solve well-known acoustic problems at the challenging Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago.
Reverb Names Mandelbrot Chief Executive Officer
Reverb has named David Mandelbrot chief executive officer, effective January 28, 2020.
35th Annual NAMM TEC Awards
Winners in 23 technical and eight creative excellence categories were announced at the 35th Annual NAMM TEC AWARDS, Saturday, January 18, from the global NAMM Show in Anaheim, California.
Eight New Board Members Announced at NAMM’s Annual Meeting of the Members
On January 18 at the Annual Meeting of Members at The 2020 NAMM Show, NAMM welcomed eight new board members to the organization’s Board of Directors.
Quincy Jones Headlines Avid’s Lineup of Music Creators for Its 2020 NAMM Show Main Stage Events
Avid has announced the Main Stage event schedule for its 2020 NAMM Show booth, including very special guest and legendary producer, songwriter and composer Quincy Jones.
Guitar Center Announces Inaugural Partnership with the 2020 Winter Music Conference and Miami Music Week
Guitar Center has announced its partnership with the 2020 Winter Music Conference (WMC) and Miami Music Week (MMW), as the official music instrument retailer of the world-renowned electronic…
Hiwatt United Reunited Worldwide
The historic British Amplifier brand, Hiwatt, and official trademarks for Hiwatt across the world - have been reunited.
Setting the Pace for a Strong Year
"If someone tells you trade shows are yesterday’s news, they are making a gross miscalculation,” wrote Henry DeVries in a May, 2019 Forbes article.
Blue Mics Expands Hal Leonard Distribution Coverage
Blue Microphones, a market leader audio production products, announced that Hal Leonard will serve as principle distribution partner for Blue in Canada and Latin America.
Howard Reflects Spirit of MCM Comic Con With CHAUVET Professional
When Steve Yeardsley discusses why his company recently invested in the CHAUVET Professional Maverick MK3 Profile, the word “versatility” comes up often.
Audio Incorporated Purchases Martin Audio Monitors For New York Events
Audio Incorporated of Roselle Park, New Jersey purchased a complement of Martin Audio XE500 and XE300 wedge monitors along with SX118 subs for a variety of New York…
Levy's Partners with Hal Leonard as New U.S. Distributor
Levy’s, a leading manufacturer of guitar straps, gig bags and music accessories, has added Hal Leonard as a distribution partner in the U.S.
Focusrite Reinforces Long-Term Strategic Business Plan with New Hires for Its Professional Division
As part of its long-term strategic business plan, Focusrite announces several new appointments to its sales force representing its pro division, which includes RedNet range of Dante™-networked audio…
36th Annual 50 Dealer/50 State Review & Forecast
2019 Shows Promise for the Coming Years of MI Sales, Boosted by Gibson, Tagima Guitars, and Repairs, Among Other Factors
Warm Audio Partners with Hal Leonard for U.S. Distribution
Warm Audio, a popular manufacturer of classic analog recording gear, has granted Hal Leonard distribution of their various products throughout the United States.
38th Annual America’s Top Music Chains
As the dealers represented in this report are privately held, the data being presented in “America’s Top Chains” was supplied by the companies, themselves. In other instances, MMR…
Waves Audio Appoints Vera as Spanish Latin America Sales Manager
Waves Audio has appointed Aquiles Vera as Spanish Latin America Sales Manager, further developing Waves’ live sound distribution channel.