Hoyer Guitars Introduces Acoustic Range
Hoyer Guitars, established in 1874, has developed a new range of acoustic and classical guitars and a line of ukuleles to be launched in Autumn 2016.
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Chauvet Sponsors “Church Production Live!”
Chauvet sponsored an educational tech session, hosted at Tabernacle of Praise in Atlanta, along with Church Production magazine. The first in what will become an ongoing series of “Church Production…
Chauvet Professional STRIKE 1
The Chauvet Professional new STRIKE 1 is single pod light that is a blinder, strobe, wash, and flood. The STRIKE 1 is a scaled-down version of the STRIKE 4 with a…
Chauvet at Moapa Madness
Chauvet Professional LED fixtures, supplied by Kilroy’s Lighting & Production, were used at Moapa Madness, a two-day Fourth of July celebration at Moapa Paiute Travel Plaza, located on Moapa Paiute…
Roland Hybrid Experience Summer 2016
Roland announced The Roland Hybrid Experience Summer 2016 – an in-store experience that allows drummers to learn about, explore, and experience hybrid drumming firsthand.
Chauvet DJ at DJ Expo
Chauvet DJ will attend DJ Expo this year. In addition to lighting the DJ Times Square Main Stage, the company will be sponsoring a seminar by DJ Jeremy Brech, and introducing…
Line 6 Presents Icons of Tone Master Class
Line 6, Inc. will present Icons of Tone, a free master class that will explore iconic guitar rigs and teach how to recreate those tones.
Hidersine brand backs ESTA event
Barnes and Mullins’ Hidersine brand is at this year’s European String Teachers Association (ESTA) Summer School.
But please, no more slap bass...
If you fancy showcasing your musical chops at the next NAMM show, now is the time to apply.
Xvive adds two more to guitar tech range
Guitar effects designer Xvive has made its first foray into guitar wireless systems and acoustic guitar technology.
Peavey Adds DJ PonFetti to Their Artist Roster
Peavey announces the addition of club and mobile DJ Michele Ponseti AKA “DJ PonFetti” to their artist roster.
Brett Eldredge Tours With Chauvet Rogue R1 FX-B
Brett Eldredge deploys Chauvet’s new Rogue R1 FX-B fixture on tour with Grammy and CMA-winner Keith Urban.
Berklee Lollapalooza Scholarships Given
An ongoing partnership between Lollapalooza and Berklee College of Music has resulted in scholarship awards for 14 musicians since 2011.
New offerings from busy Pioneer DJ
Pioneer DJ is releasing a new white edition of its DM-40 compact active monitor speakers - the DM-40-W - as well as a new turntable and new Rekordbox features.
TEAC Names Tassio Director of U.S. Sales
Dean Tassio has joined TEAC as the company's new director of U.S. sales. In his new position, Tassio will be responsible for overseeing sales of the TEAC USA Division of professional…
Zoom takes on Zvex pedal range
Zoom UK has been appointed as the UK and Ireland distributor for Zvex pedals.
New HQ for Source Distribution
Source Distribution has expanded into a new HQ, housing its warehousing, sales, marketing and administrative premises in Park Royal, London.
New Polish partner for Klotz
Klotz Communications has appointed Studiotech Poland as its new distributor in the Polish market.
Former Blaze editor lands Martin role
Steve Harvey, former editor in chief of Blaze Publishing's Acoustic magazine, has joined Martin as international marketing consultant – Europe.
Ashby boosts Korg sales line-up
Korg UK has appointed Richard Ashby to the new position of National Sales Manager for all brands.
US retail - the full picture
If, as an exporter, you have ever wondered just how many US dealers there are and how they are spread out across the country, MMR's latest analysis has the answers.
Pearl River celebrates 60th anniversary
The world’s largest piano supplier looks towards the future.
NAMM show registration open now
Badge registration and hotel reservations are now open to NAMM members for the 2017 NAMM Show.
Thomann makes €27m logistics investment
Thomann has invested a further €27m in the logistics operation at its Burgebrach HQ.
Ulster luthiers talk to BBC
There's an nteresting BBC piece here on guitar makers in Northern Ireland including Lowden and Avalon guitars.
V&A hosting Teenage Engineering showcase
Sound Technology and Teenage Engineering are presenting a series of workshops, a design seminar and performing a unique DJ set at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum’s Friday Late on 29th…
Audix Corporation Names Doss Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Audix has announced that Chris Doss has joined the company as vice president of Sales and Marketing.
TASCAM Appoints Stopka Director of Business Development
TASCAM has named Joe Stopka to the position of director of business development. In his new position, Stopka will be responsible for pursuing and developing new business opportunities for the…
Laka adds electros to uke range
Laka has introduced two new electro-acoustic ukuleles to its range.
Drum mag sold to Stringletter
Long established US drumming mag Drum, will be sold to Stringletter in November.
NAMM program offers international visa help
NAMM has announced a new support program designed to encourage international visitors to attend the NAMM Show, called Visa Assist.
NAMM Announces Visa-Assist Program
NAMM has announced Visa Assist, a new support program designed to help international members of the pro audio and music products industry attend and conduct business at the 2017 NAMM…
Genelec Appoints Maclaughlin Education Sales Director
Genelec has appointed Dave Maclaughlin to the position of education sales director. Based in Florida, Maclaughlin will be in charge of educational sales for the entire U.S., as well as a…
Fishman Launches Free String Promotion Online To Drive Retail Sales
Fishman is offering free D’Addario strings with the purchase of a Fishman Bluegrass or Strings family pickup In a special web promotion designed to increase customer floor traffic and build…
DPA Names Mørch Product Manager
DPA Microphones has welcomed René Mørch as the company’s new product manager. Mørch previously worked for DPA Microphones from 2006 until 2009 as the Research & Development manager.
Spector becomes Smithsonian exhibit
American bass guitar specialists Spector are to be added to the permanent collection at the Smithsonian Museum of American History in Washington DC.
UJam adds Sparkle
UJam, the German virtual instrument specialist behind the Virtual Guitarist series has announced the release of a third version, named Sparkle, and a discounted product bundle of all three available…
Source Powers up with major new appointment
Source Distribution has appointed Darren Power to the newly created position of director of sales and marketing.
Point Source Audio Mics Violins and Violas for Philly POPS Orchestra
Point Source Audio (PSA) SERIES8 microphones have been selected for the Philly POPS, the largest standalone POPS orchestra in the United States—entertaining more than 100,000 audience members yearly. Houser Audio,…
Peaksware Hosts Community Block Party
On June 13, Peaksware Holdings, LLC portfolio of companies which includes Alfred Music, MakeMusic, TrainingPeaks, Best Bike Split, and TrainHeroic hosted a block party at their Boulder, Colorado offices to…