Prolight + Sound 2020 Cancelled
Prolight + Sound, which had been originally set for March 31-April 3 this year, was postponed to May 26-29 earlier this month (March 4). But in response to subsequent restrictions…
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Reverb Announces First Round of 2020 Musical Instrument Grant Recipients
Reverb has announced that it has selected seventeen organizations to receive musical instrument grants through its Reverb Gives initiative.
Musikmesse, Musikmesse Plaza 2020, and Musikmesse Festival Events Cancelled
Consequent on a general decree issued by the Hessian Ministry for Social Affairs and Integration, it is no longer possible to hold the ‘Musikmesse Plaza’ (April 3 and 4) or…
Kaiser Chiefs Tour Powered With ChamSys MagicQ MQ 500
The Kaiser Chiefs’ current Duck Tour features a ChamSys MagicQ MQ500 Stadium console.
Genelec Partners with GSL Professional in Middle East
Genelec has appointed GSL Professional as its new distribution partner in the Middle East, covering the territories of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain and Iraq.
NAMM Show 2020: Pearl River Piano - The Beginning of a New Journey
The much anticipated 2020 NAMM Show was successfully held at California’s Anaheim Convention Center from January 16 to 19, signifying “The Beginning of a New Journey” for Guangzhou Pearl River…
London’s Metropolis Studios Test Drives Austrian Audio’s OC818 Microphone
Metropolis Studios' senior engineer, Paul Norris recently tested Austrian Audio's OC818 microphone at the London studio complex.
L-Acoustics Named to 'Fast Company’s' List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2020
L-Acoustics has announced that it has been named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies (MIC) for 2020.
Music Nomad Launches TrussRodWrench.com
Music Nomad Equipment has launched TrussRodWrench.com to help the industry by tackling a much-asked question from those that set up guitars: “what truss rod wrench size do I use for…
RPMDA Convention 2020: A Message from David Jahnke
Growing up, one of my parents’ favorite songs was The Byrds’ classic remake of Pete Seeger’s Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season). This song came to mind while contemplating…
JHS to Distribute On-Stage in France
The UK based company JHS is pleased to announce they are now the exclusive distributor for On-Stage stands and accessories in France.
Cardi B Takes Avolites Ai Across the Globe
Cardi B took her eclectic show across the globe last summer, including stints in Nigeria and Ghana. Behind the production was a team of experienced video operators using Avolites Ai…
Microphones from Mojave Audio and Royer Labs Assume Vital Roles in the 92nd Academy Awards
For both the pre-records and the live event, microphones from Mojave Audio and Royer Labs assumed a vital role in this endeavor.
Allen & Heath Academy Is Now In Session
Introduced in February with its first classes in Van Nuys, California, Allen & Heath Academy offers attendees formal training spreading across a broad range of Allen & Heath products as…
Creative Rental Solutions and CHAUVET Professional Fixtures Channel Route 66 Spirit at Hype O Dream
Bringing this thematic setting to life in vivid eye-popping colors was a dynamic festival lighting rig designed and developed by Lieven Tacq, Thomas Vandekerkhove and their team at Creative Rental…
Audio-Video Group Deploys Martin Audio O-Line at Capitol Hill Baptist Church
A Martin Audio O-Line micro line array system was recently installed in Washington DC’s historic Capitol Hill Baptist Church by Audio-Video Group of Frederick, Maryland.
Reflector Audio U.S.A. Monitors Placed for Demonstration in CLA’s Mix LA Studio
Reflector Audio U.S.A. has placed for demonstration their Q1818 reference main monitor system in legendary engineer Chris Lord-Alge’s MIX LA studio in Los Angeles.
CHAUVET Professional Forgoes PL+S 2020 and Expands Its Global Roadshow Schedule
CHAUVET Professional will not take part in Frankfurt’s Prolight + Sound tradeshow, rescheduled to May 26 from an original kickoff of March 31. Instead, the brand will be focusing on…
Adagio Italia to Distribute Elixir Strings in Italy
Elixir® Strings is partnering with Adagio Italia effective April 1, 2020 for distribution of their guitar strings in Italy.
WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Celebrates 1,000 show with Heil Sound Microphones
Hosted by songwriter and touring performer Michael Johnathon, the show recently taped its 1000th episode with Heil Sound microphones – PR35s on vocals as well as an assortment of drum…
Focusrite Offers Podcast Studio Makeover Competition
Focusrite, together with other leading brands in content creation, is offering an exclusive competition, to outfit three lucky winners with a complete podcast studio makeover.
The NAMM Foundation Shares Title IV Funding Survey
The NAMM Foundation, National Association for Music Education (NAfME), and Educational Theatre Association are asking educators for help with the use of federal Title IV Part A funds.
Guitar Center Celebrates Store Grand Opening in Johnson City, Tennessee
Guitar Center has celebrated the opening of its latest retail location – an 11,000-square-foot facility in Johnson City, Tennessee (3023 Peoples St. Johnson City).
Strauss Partners With Levy’s for a Bush Fire Relief ‘Benefit Strap’
Shortly after the preview of her signature strap, Levy’s and Australis Music partnered on a limited-edition Nita Strauss “benefit strap” to support bushfire relief in Australia. Proceeds benefit Strauss’ charity…
Frozen Cherry and Dublin Room Equip with Martin Audio BlacklineX
A nightclub complex in the Lebanese ski resort of Zaarour has been equipped with BlacklineX loudspeakers from Martin Audio.
COVID-19: I Saw the Movie - I Know it Ends Happy, yet I Still Cry in the Middle
Covid-19 virus. What could the Covid-19 virus mean for MI retailers? I spoke to two MI retailers who chimed in.
SBA Provided with Federal Funding to Assist with COVID-19 Impact
On March 6, President Donald Trump signed legislation (H.R. 6074) providing $8.3 billion additional federal funds to address the COVID-19 outbreak.
Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation Announces 2019 Grants
The Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation announced at its December 2019 Trustee meeting that it awarded 52 grants to Lehigh Valley and national organizations in 2019.
Gibson Gives: Nashville Tornado Relief
In the wake of the recent severe storms in Nashville, Gibson Gives is stepping up for musicians and those who need support.
Danley Jerichos Among the Stars at C.E. King High School's New Stadium
AVL integration firm Broadcast Works, of Bullard, Texas, installed the new stadium’s two massive Danley Jericho Horns, four Danley TH118 subwoofers, and three Danley DNA 20k4 Pro multi-channel amplifiers.
‘Wicked’ Takes DiGiCo’s Quantum 7T Console For A Ride
These shows put the musical’s canonical songs through a new DiGiCo Quantum 7T console. Purchased through Milwaukee-based Clearwing Productions, the compact yet powerful audio desk features DiGiCo’s sophisticated theatre software,…
North Callaway High School Wins Ludwig Timpani Giveaway
The Conn-Selmer Division of Education announces North Callaway High School, Kingdom City, Missouri as the winner of the Timpani Giveaway Sweepstakes. The school received a set of 4 Ludwig (LTS404PG)…
Musikmesse 2020 Postponed Due to COVID-19
Given the increasing spread of Covid-19 in Europe, Messe Frankfurt has decided to postpone Musikmesse 2020. The health of exhibitors, visitors, contractors and employees has top priority for Messe Frankfurt.
Technotrix Joins L-Acoustics Rental Network As New Certified Provider
Technotrix has now taken another giant leap forward by becoming an L-Acoustics Certified Provider for the rental market (CPr) and expanding its equipment inventory with its first L-Acoustics purchase, a…
Marchione Guitars Employ SonoTone Premium Guitar Strings
After SonoTone premium strings founder PK Pandey sent luthier Stephen Marchione sets of SonoTone Symphonic and Vintage series strings to try on Marchione steel-string acoustic and electric guitars, respectively, Marchione…
Prolight + Sound Postponed Until May due to Covid-19
In an email to exhibitors sent out today (March 3), Frankfurt Messe has decided to postpone Prolight + Sound 2020 due to the spread of Covid-19 in Europe.
CHAUVET Professional Ovation F-265WW Makes “Quiet Contribution” To Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre
The Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre’s new concert and performance center features 50 CHAUVET Professional Ovation F-265WW high output Fresnel fixtures, supplied and installed by RGB Baltic OÜ.
Trade Regrets: Evelyn Brue-Roeder
On March 3, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino shared this sad news about someone featured repeatedly in MMR over the years: Evelyn Brue-Roeder passed away on February 1.