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HK Audio has appointed Isabelle Wear as Head of Sales Emerging Markets to strengthen its international team and expand presence in key regions including the Middle East, Africa, India, Australia, and New Zealand.
Apple has opened its first live music venue, Apple Music Hall, in London, a facility designed to prioritize high-fidelity recording and spatial audio production over traditional ticket revenue models.
ESP Guitars has promoted Miguel Soto, Mike Brinker, Ryan Dominguez, and Tim Jennaway to key positions overseeing global sales, domestic distribution, manufacturing, and product operations.
Fulcrum Acoustic has appointed PROAV as its exclusive distributor in Azerbaijan, expanding market access for its professional audio solutions and adding high-performance options to PROAV's portfolio.
Erikson Audio, a division of JAM Industries, has been appointed the exclusive Canadian distributor for British microphone manufacturer Sontronics, expanding product availability across the country's pro audio market.
Immersive audio specialist Areal has named Audio Acoustics as its official distributor for the SR1 spatial reference headphone in the Benelux region, expanding local market access for professional monitoring solutions.
Cort Guitars Logo 5 Cort Guitars Appoints Steve Araujo as Head of Strategic Sales and Product Relations for the Americas SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA-Cort Guitars appoints Steve Araujo as Head of Strategic Sales and Product Relations for all the Americas, bringing more than a decade of experience in sales, marketing, and artist relations within the musical […]
Pieter Claes has been appointed director of sales for the EMEA region at AtlasIED, a move that adds significant industry experience to the company's leadership team. Claes brings more than 15 years of professional AV sales and channel development expertise to the role. He most recently served as regional sales director at Biamp before joining
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Aug. 18, 2026 — The Guitar Center Music Foundation (GCMF) today announced the appointment of Valeisha Butterfield as CEO & Executive Director, effective immediately. An award-winning executive whose career has spanned music, technology and philanthropy, Butterfield will lead the Foundation’s next chapter with an eye on expanding access and opportunity to the […]
Buffet Crampon USA has appointed percussion educator Mark Ford to lead its newly formed Division of Education.
RCF USA today announced the appointment of Michael Curtis as Product Specialist and System Engineer, further strengthening the company’s technical support and customer education initiatives throughout North America. The announcement was made by Tarik Solangi, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, RCF USA, and underscores RCF’s ongoing investment in technical expertise, customer support and educational […]
PK Sound has appointed Clarity.live as its certified installation partner for the Netherlands, granting the firm preferred access to robotic line source systems.
CODA Audio USA has announced the addition of three experienced professionals to its technical team, according to an announcement from the company. Brad Ward, based in New York City, will serve as a freelance design consultant, leveraging his background as a sound designer and AV consultant.
Aurora Music Works has been appointed the official distributor for Balaguer Guitars across the United Kingdom and European Union, with initial shipments scheduled for September to improve dealer access.
inMusic has shut down the Native Instruments UK office and removed senior leaders as part of a restructuring following its acquisition, impacting distribution and market stability.
Swedish manufacturer Lundahl Transformers has appointed Memphis-based TubeDepot as its new distributor for the United States, expanding market access for tube amplifier components.
Advanced Systems Group has announced the promotion of Michele Ferreira to the newly created position of chief business officer, according to Installation. Ferreira’s appointment is designed to consolidate the company’s business functions and streamline operations. Installation reports that Ferreira was previously the vice president of systems integration within the organization. She will now
Audio equipment manufacturer Celestion has announced the addition of Torben Müller to its team as business development manager. According to Celestion, Müller’s responsibilities will center on identifying and pursuing expansion possibilities alongside clients and collaborators. Reporting to global sales director Andy Farrow, Müller’s location will be in Germany. He will oversee interactions with
Coda Audio USA appointed five new representative firms to strengthen its coverage across the United States, according to a report by Installation magazine.
French artist and producer Michael Canitrot teamed with show director Romain Pissenem to deliver the inaugural DJ set on the Statue of Liberty, featuring a light and laser show called Liberty Lights.
Mixonline reported that the Audio Engineering Society (AES) has released the outcomes of its recent elections, naming the individuals who will serve on the Board of Directors and the Board of Governors. The announcement, issued from New York on August 7, 2026, outlines the composition of the society’s leadership for the coming term. Official source
