Gibson Reportedly Approved for Financial Lifeline
According to many outlets, Gibson Brands has won approval for a loan of $135 million, enabling the company to attempt a restructure following the bankruptcy filing in early…
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Shand Joins SJC as General Manager
SJC Custom Drums of Southbridge, Massachusetts has announced that music industry veteran, John Shand, will be joining the company as general manager.
GC Appoints Moran as Vice President of Marketing and Buckborough as Vice President of eCommerce
Guitar Center (GC) has announced two new additions to its Marketing and eCommerce teams: Erica Moran has been appointed vice president of Marketing, and Bob Buckborough has been…
Orianthi Becomes Newest Orange Ambassador
Orianthi has become Orange Amplification’s latest Ambassador.
Rimmers Backs Rotosound with String Clinics
On Saturday 26th May 2018, all of Rimmers’ North West stores are hosting a Rotosound string day where customers can receive a free set of Rotosound strings for their guitar,…
Sweetwater Helps Renovate Fort Wayne’s Clyde Theatre
Sweetwater has announced the completion of renovating Fort Wayne’s historic art-deco Clyde Theatre into a state-of-the-art music/performance/arts venue.
Percussion Marketing Council and Retailers Host Free Drum Lessons at Vans Warped Tour
Since 2011, the Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) has offered retailers the chance to partner with Vans Warped Tour to promote the excitement and benefits of drums and drumming…
Anderson University Uses CHAUVET Professional Fixtures at President's Gala
Anderson University’s South Carolina School of the Arts recently hosted its annual President’s Gala, which featured a collection of CHAUVET Professional fixtures and LED video tiles.
Regal Tip Adds Performer Series Sticks
Regal Tip has released the latest additions to its growing artist signature range, with the arrival of four new Performer Series drumsticks.
Conn-Selmer Visits U.S. Virgin Islands to Help Music Programs Post-Hurricanes
A team of consultants from Conn-Selmer recently visited the U.S. Virgin Islands to assess the damage of many instruments from Hurricanes Irma and Maria, and also develop a…
Yamaha Guitar Group Acquires Ampeg
Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc., the newly formed U.S. subsidiary of Japan-based Yamaha Corporation, has announced the acquisition of the Ampeg brand from LOUD Audio, LLC., a portfolio company of…
Bonobo Uses CHAUVET Professional Fixtures in San Francisco Performance
Bonobo recently performed at San Francisco’s Midway Music Hall, using a lightshow created by Bryce Cherpelis that featured a collection of CHAUVET Professional moving fixtures.
Adam Hall North America Merges with MDG
Adam Hall North America, a newly formed subsidiary of the German-based Adam Hall Group, has merged with its New Jersey-based North American Distributor, Musical Distributors Group (MDG).
Adam Hall North America Merges with MDG
Adam Hall North America, Inc., a newly formed subsidiary of the German-based Adam Hall Group, announced that it has merged with its New Jersey-based North American Distributor, Musical…
Lewis Awarded with Ami & Remo Belli Humanitarian Award
C.Terry Lewis was honored with the Ami & Remo Belli Humanitarian Award at the 6th annual Artbeat for Humanity Gala VI.
Magic Gives Back Relies on Fixtures from CHAUVET Professional
Magic Gives Back, an organization that stages pro-bono magic shows at schools across the U.S. to raise money for education projects, has been frequently using CHAUVET Professional fixtures…
Yamaha Genos Digital Workstation Keyboard Wins Red Dot Award: Product Design
Yamaha Corporation of America recently announced that the Yamaha Genos received this year’s Red Dot Award: Product Design.
Yamaha Expands Soundmondo Sound-Sharing Website to Include MONTAGE Content
Yamaha is expanding Soundmondo, the social sound-sharing website originally conceived for sharing reface Mobile Mini Keyboard sounds.
D’Addario-Endorsed Groups Win Big at the 2018 WGI
Many D’Addario-endorsed groups won big at the 2018 Winter Guard International (WGI) Championships, winning six medals and announcing six artists joining the roster.
KMC Music To Host Celebration for Lee Oskar Harmonicas at Summer NAMM
KMC Music has announced plans to host a 35th anniversary celebration for Lee Oskar Harmonicas at Summer NAMM this June.
Yamaha Helps Dayton Public Schools Restore Instrumental Music Program
From April 17 through 19, Dayton Public Schools (DPS) celebrated the rebirth of its long-dormant instrumental music program, with Yamaha Corporation of America on hand to help make…
Gaining Momentum: Hollow Body Electrics Appealing to More and More Players
This issue’s dealer poll – sent to just over 300 MI retailers – on the topic of hollow body electric guitars provided both some expected results, as well…
The Sound of Money: Curing Financial Pain
Hindsight is usually more revealing than foresight, so when I reread a listing of topics I wanted to explore in my November debut 2017 MMR column, I was…
Art & Commerce
Art and commerce have been uneasy bedfellows for centuries, and it hasn’t been getting any easier lately.
Simply Three Perform Backed With Equipment from CHAUVET Professional
Classical music trio Simply Three recently performed at Arizona’s Mesa Center, with a lightshow designed by Erik Parker that used 46 CHAUVET Professional fixtures, all supplied by Creative…
KMC Music Appointed as Exclusive US Distributor of Dream Cymbals
Pointing to the company's scale, resources, and broad-based network of 6,500 resellers, Dream Cymbals and Gongs has appointed KMC Music to serve as its exclusive US distribution partner.
KMC Music Appointed as Exclusive U.S. Distributor of Dream Cymbals
Pointing to the company's scale, resources, and broad-based network of 6,500 resellers, Dream Cymbals and Gongs has appointed KMC Music to serve as its exclusive United States distribution…
New Releases from Alfred Music – May 2018
Alfred Music has released a collection of new band and orchestra arrangements featuring music from “The Lego Ninjago Movie,” the big-screen Lego adventure with Lloyd.
Hal Leonard Announces New Global Deal with Eric Whitacre
GRAMMY® Award-winning composer and conductor Eric Whitacre and Hal Leonard have announced they have expanded their relationship with a global print and distribution agreement effective July 1.
Korg USA Sponsors MEISA’s Annual Hofstra Music Industry Conference
April 6th marked the Music and Entertainment Student Association’s (MEISA) fourth annual Music Industry Conference hosted at Hofstra University in New York. Korg USA sponsored the cause by providing…