Varona Joins Chauvet Team
Keeping pace with the ever-increasing demand for its products in the Caribbean and Central America, Chauvet has added highly regarded lighting specialist Luis Varona to its team.
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Tsaptsinos Promoted to VP Global Sales at JAM U.S. Group
Strengthening its worldwide sales organization for a new decade of growth and expansion across all product categories, JAM U.S. Music Group today announced the promotion of industry veteran James Tsaptsinos…
Music's Biggest Stars Rely On Shure During The American Music Awards
The American Music Awards (AMAs) relied heavily on Shure products for its worldwide broadcast this year.
Pioneer DJ Names Bach Product Planning Manager
Strengthening its leadership position as the DJ community’s most innovative and partnership-driven technology provider, Pioneer DJ has announced the addition of industry veteran, Drew Bach, to its Product Planning team.
Richardson Named SLM National Sales Manager
St. Louis Music has announced that John Richardson has joined the SLM team as its National Sales Manager.
Shure Opens New Rose Shure Experience Centre in London
Shure Incorporated continues to expand its worldwide presence by opening a new Experience Centre and office in London.
Gibson Appoints Villanueva as Head of Custom Shop, Launches the Murphy Lab, Assigns Murphy Master Artisan
Gibson Brands is taking Gibson Custom Shop to new highs with a renewed focused on paying tribute to its iconic past while leading the path into the future.
Bielawski Named Jazz Editor at Excelcia Music Publishing
Excelcia Music Publishing is expanding into Jazz Ensemble Music with the hiring of industry veteran Blair Bielawski to the position of Jazz Editor.
KMC Music Named Exclusive Distributor of sE Electronics Throughout the Americas
Starting a new chapter in the history of its North American sales and marketing initiatives,sE Electronics, the family-owned, vertically integrated manufacturer of hand-built microphones, accessories, and the inventor of the…
Kyser Appoints Attebery as New CEO
Kyser Musical Products, Inc. has appointed Scott Attebery as CEO effectively immediately.
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 converters and…
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
ADJ Appoints ULA Group As New Distributor For Australia and New Zealand
Global entertainment lighting, LED video and effects equipment manufacturer ADJ is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with the ULA Group for Australia and New Zealand.
Session HT Models from Godin Guitars
Godin Guitars’ new Session HT guitar joins the company’s high-quality solid-body lineup.
‘The Book of Dreams:’ The Ad that Made Everyone Start Talking
I’m assuming that by now everyone in the music business has seen the Argos Ad: “The Book of Dreams.”
The NAMM Foundation Announces Additional Events for the 2020 NAMM Show
At The 2020 NAMM Show, arts and nonprofit leaders, music educators and administrators, and college music students and faculty will have the opportunity and access to grow their networks, gain…
Gibson Gives Joins Generation Next Nashville At FlyteVu
Gibson has partnered with Give A Note Foundation to bring the power of music to K-12 public schools in the heart of Music City USA.
DW Acquires Slingerland from Gibson
Drum Workshop Inc. (DW) recently announced the acquisition of the Slingerland drum brand from the Nashville-headquartered Gibson.
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.
Schottert Joins Chauvet Team
Keeping pace with the ever-increasing demand for its products in Benelux, Chauvet has named highly-regarded lighting specialist Gerrit Schottert as its Senior Business Development Manager for the Netherlands.
Morley Partners with Mogar Music as Master Distributor for France
Sound Enhancement LLC, manufacturer of world-famous Morley® brand products, is pleased to announce their recent agreement with Mogar Music to serve as Master Distributor for France.
Shen Named as President of Remo, Inc.
Remo, Inc. has announced that Brock Kaericher is stepping down as its president and Robert Shen will become president of Remo, Inc, in addition to his role as president of…
UK Company ‘Rawson Sparfield’ Launch the Ultimate ‘Big D’ Head and Cab Guitar Rig
To recreate the authentic Gilmour sound, the new Harry Joyce (UK) Custom 100F2B, all valve, 100watt amplifier features a built-in F2B preamp, the same preamp as Gilmour used as a…
QSC Welcomes Chan and Promotes Pearce and Marchant
QSC is pleased to announce William Chan has joined QSC as Senior Director, North Asia reporting to Markus Winkler, SVP Asia and EMEA.
GC Appoints Balwada as Sr. VP, CTO
Guitar Center (GC) announces the appointment of Ravi Balwada to the position Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer.
NAfME Announces Protzman as 2019 George Parks Award Winner
The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) announced that Edward F. Protzman, Director of Bands at William Mason High School in Mason, Ohio, is the recipient of the 2019 George N.…
Powersoft Appoints Knesel to General Manager, North America
Powersoft, the world leader in lightweight and energy efficient amplifier platforms, announced that it has appointed industry veteran Tom Knesel to the position of General Manager, North America.
QSC Promotes Csontos and Winkler
QSC is pleased to announce the promotions of Anna Csontos and Markus Winkler effective October 1, 2019.
Martin Audio WPL Debuts at 20th Anniversary of Rock in Japan
Celebrating its 20th anniversary year and extended to five days for the 2019 edition, the Rock In Japan festival also marked the Japanese debut of Martin Audio’s flagship Wavefront Precision Longbow…
Yorkville Sound to Distribute Aston Microphones in U.S.
Award-winning microphone and accessories manufacturer, Aston Microphones, will now be distributed for all of North America by Yorkville Sound.
DANSR, Inc. Promotes Hamilton
DANSR, Inc., is proud to announce the promotion of Troy Hamilton from Shipping and Warehouse manager to Vice President, Logistics.
NAMM Joins World-ETF
NAMM has joined the World-ETF, the World Entertainment Technology Federation.
Liebich Joins Mojave Audio
Mojave Audio has announced a new partnership with industry veteran Colin Leibich.
Audio-Technica Appoints Sales Rep Firm BP Marketing Group for Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Western Wisconsin
Audio-Technica has appointed the sales rep firm BP Marketing Group for the territory comprising Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and western Wisconsin, effective October 1.
ADJ Lighting Helps Transform Historic Church Into ‘Clementine’, Nashville’s Newest Event Hall
The venue offers a blank canvas for hosting bespoke gatherings and that includes an expansive all-LED, all-ADJ lighting system which allows custom-colored illumination of every part of the space.
SABIAN Education Network Hosts First Live Event in the UK
On September 21 and 22, 2019 the SABIAN Education Network returned to the UK Drum Show in Manchester, England, holding two separate educational discussion sessions for drum teachers, including appearances…
Powerage: Are Live Power Amplifiers on the Way Out?
With less than 15 percent (13.3%) of participants in this month’s dealer survey – sent out to over 300 MI retailers – claiming that sales of live power amplifiers are…
GC Appoints Bracken as VP of Merchandising and Private Brands, and Allred as VP of Merchandising
Guitar Center (GC) has announced two new key appointments to its Merchandising team: Karl Bracken as Executive Vice President of Merchandising and Private Brands, and Matt Allred as Vice President…
Audio-Technica Appoints Midwest AV for Northern Illinois and Eastern Wisconsin Territory
Audio-Technica has appointed the sales rep firm Midwest AV for the territory comprising Northern Illinois and Eastern Wisconsin, effective October 1.
The Best Communities for Music Education Sought by The NAMM Foundation
The NAMM Foundation is seeking school districts and schools with an exemplary commitment to music education to be recognized as part of the Foundation's Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) program.