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MONO announces distribution plan for Australia

MONO has announced plans to distribute its full line of cases and accessories directly to premier music dealers across Australia, starting on 1st October.

MONO Announces Distribution Plan for Australia

MONO has announced that the company plans to distribute its full line of cases and accessories directly to premier music dealers across Australia, starting on October 1.

BandLab Acquires Livestreaming Service Chew

BandLab has announced that it has acquired Chew, the London-based livestreaming service that has been described as “Twitch for DJs.” 

Epiphone Giveaway Runs Through September

Musicians can enter to win a new Epiphone PRO-1 Ultra guitar with a hard case and a PRO-1 Accessory Kit on Epiphone.com through September 2017. 

Belgian Festival Uses CHAUVET Professional ÉPIX Strip I Fixtures

At this year's Belgian summer beach festival “2 Meisjes op het Strand,” Michiel Milbou and his team at Never Fear Shadows designed a stage and lighting design that featured 410 CHAUVET Professional ÉPIX Strip IP fixtures, all supplied by Phlippo Productions. 

Yamaha Replaces Piano of Hurricane Harvey Victim

Yamaha and Yamaha artist Vanessa Carlton teamed up this month in an effort to replace a piano that was damaged by flooding from Hurricane Harvey.

Promark by D'Addario's Houston Plant Up and Running Post-Harvey

​Promark has called Houston home since its founding in 1957 and, as of Thursday, August 31, the Promark drumstick factory is running without restriction, working overtime throughout this week to…

ADG launches new Darkglass Alpha-Omicron

Audio Distribution Group has launched a new Dual-Voiced Distortion Pedal from Darkglass Electronics - the Alpha•Omicron.

Korg unveils KROSS 2 workstation

Korg has unveiled the long-awaited successor to its KROSS synthesizer workstation - The KROSS 2.

New Korg launches feature Vox Continental revival

Korg has introduced a number of new products under the Vox brand, bringing back the Vox Continental Keyboard, new VX50 portable amps and a limited edition maroon version of its popular Custom…

'The Nutcracker' Shines With CHAUVET Professional in Argentina

The new Teatro del Bicentenario in San Juan, Argentina recently hosted a rendition of "The Nutcracker," which featured a Ruben Conde lighting design with a collection of CHAUVET Professional fixtures.

D. Rowe’s Restaurant and Bar Installs Ashly Amp

D. Rowe’s Restaurant and Bar in Columbia, Missouri, has installed a four-channel Ashly nXp-1504 network amplifier to replace the older sound system.

Roland Announces Details of Online Festival

Roland has announced the details for “The Future. Redefined. September Festival 2017,” a week-long online festival that will run from September 7 to 14.

Yamaha Celebrates 33 Years of Collaboration with Marching Music's Major League

Following the DCI World Championship finals at Lucas Oil Stadium this month, Yamaha is celebrating 33 years of collaboration with Marching Music's Major League.

Guitar Center Teams Up with MusiCares to Help Musicians Affected by Hurricane Harvey

Guitar Center Inc. has teamed with MusiCares to launch an initiative to help musicians, songwriters, recording studios and audio professionals affected by Hurricane Harvey. 

Yamaha Drums Adds Jamie Miller to Artist Roster

Yamaha Drums has signed Jamie Miller of the punk band Bad Religion to the Yamaha Artist roster.

Music & Arts Acquires Hot Licks Guitar Shop in Maryland

Music & Arts has announced that they have acquired Hot Licks Guitar Shop in Waldorf, Maryland as the 155th Music & Arts retail store location.

NEMC Provides Rental Amnesty Program for Hurricane Harvey Victims.

​In response to the weather-related devastation and disruption to music programs in Houston, NEMC has unilaterally suspended billing to all of its customers in the area and is streamlining the process…

JHS takes on Daisy Rock Guitars distribution

JHS has taken on distribution of the Daisy Rock Guitars range across the UK, ROI, Germany, France and Benelux.

Music China 2017 Schedule and Program of Events

Music China, to be held on October 11-14, 2017 in Shanghai has completed its new-look show schedule and program of events.

Hal Leonard acquires Gerard & Sarzin Publishing

Hal Leonard has acquired Gerard & Sarzin Publishing, a boutique publisher of books and methods about jazz and blues music.

Hal Leonard Acquires Gerard & Sarzin Publishing

Hal Leonard has acquired Gerard & Sarzin Publishing, a boutique publisher of books and methods about jazz and blues music.

Music China schedule ready to go

The looming Music China, held on October 11-14, 2017 in Shanghai has completed its new-look show schedule and programme of events.

New flagship DJ cans from Pioneer

Pioneer is introducing a new range of flagship DJ headphones models. 

Trade Regrets: John Connolly, Jr.

John Connolly, Jr., founder of Connolly Music Company, passed away on August 26, at the age of 87.  John was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather who was long off…

Choros Tap set for Berlin debut

TIBO Electronics is debuting the Choros Tap at the IFA Show in Berlin (1st-6th September).

Polish start-up launches crowdfunder for new tech

Polish start-up firm Zylia is about to launch an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for its new technology that combines a microphone array with computer software to create a muti-track recording studio.

Two new pedals from Orange

Orange Amplification has added two new pedals to its range - The Fur Coat vintage fuzz and the Getaway Driver overdrive, cab sim, class A type pedal.

Moog reveals new Sub 37 model

Moog has discontinued its Sub 37 Paraphonic Analog Synthesizer to make way for a new standard -  the Subsequent 37.

Moody's Downgrades Gibson's Rating

Moody's Investors Service recently downgraded Gibson Brands, Inc.'s Corporate Family Rating (CFR) from Caa2 to Caa1, due to concerns regarding the company's liquidity position.

The Piano Store Gets Equipped With PreSonus Technology

The Piano Store in Rocklin, California has equipped its facilities with a control room built around a PreSonus StudioLive 32 Series III digital console/recorder and Studio One Professional DAW.

Alfred Music Shares Interview With Ron and Iris Manus

As Alfred Music celebrates their 95th year in business, the company has shared an interview with Ron and Iris Manus, shedding some light on the company's history and favorite memories.

High Tech takes on Chickenpicks range

UK distributor High Tech Distribution has added to its range with the Chickenpick line of plectrums. 

StompLight launches new songwriter bundle

Innovative lighting-rig-in-a-box product StompLight, has released a new product bundle aimed at singer-songwriters.

Yamaha SupportED Wins 2017 Content Marketing Award

Yamaha SupportED, a new publication produced specifically for instrumental band and orchestral teachers, has won the 2017 Content Marketing Award for Best Print Publication - Editorial. 

Schimmel Pianos Adds Glasgow as Representative

​To strengthen its sales team in North America and to position for future growth Schimmel is appointing Don Glasgow as director of Sales for the Southwest and Southeast U.S. as…

Sweetwater Donates $500,000, 100 Instruments to Fort Wayne Community Schools

Sweetwater founder and president Chuck Surack and his wife Lisa have announced they will donate $500,000 to the Fort Wayne Community Schools Foundation's "b instrumental" program.

Reverb continues Euro expansion with German chief hire

reverb.com has hired Frank Fleckenstein as German territory manager to help continue the company’s momentum in Europe.

Adilkhodjaev Named ChamSys International Business Development Manager

​ChamSys Ltd. has named Aziz Adilkhodjaev the company’s international business development manager.

Hal Leonard Launches 'Let's Chat' for Dealers

Hal Leonard has added a "Let's Chat" feature to their Dealer Access website providing their accounts with quick, easy access to a sales rep.