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With COVID-19 affecting the holiday plans of most people around the world, opportunities to celebrate the season safely are very much needed. This is what the new Holiday Road drive-thru…
NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino sent along the following sad news on December 28: I am sad to report that music publisher Bob Brumley passed away on Christmas Eve. He was…
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced Paula Boggs has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors beginning 2021.
Gibson Brands has announced the addition of Kevin Liles to the Gibson Brands Board of Directors.
Hesitant to upset the venue's beautiful visual aesthetic, regional AV integration firm Centerline Audio Visual recommended Danley Sound Labs SH95 loudspeakers, which use Tom Danley’s patented Synergy Horn technology to…
Beginning January 1st, 2021, Hoshino U.S.A. Inc. will be assuming responsibilities as the distributor of Ibanez guitars, and TAMA Drums in Canada.
Godin Guitars has announced that Robert Godin has received the Order Of Canada Honour (C.M.) by the Governor General for his research and development activities in guitar manufacturing.
JHS has appointed Hal Leonard as its USA distributor for the kids' range of 'The Beatles’ & ‘The Beatles Yellow Submarine’ officially licensed ukuleles.
PRS Guitars has joined the “Giving Tuesday” movement to support gig-economy musicians in their Maryland backyard as well as award-winning musicians and artists who have been uniquely affected by COVID-19.
From creating the first handheld wireless microphone system for performers in 1953, to powering annual events of the superstardom world like the Grammys and the Academy Awards, Shure’s fixtures and…
Following trends is akin to catching a falling knife; at best, it’s a tricky proposition. Looking back in early 2020 on yearly trend projections, at least 90 percent of them…
Renkus-Heinz has appointed Karan Kathuria to the position of Director operating across Asia, Oceania and SAARC.
Korg USA Inc. announces the hiring of two Product Specialists, Luciano Minetti and Kenny Echizen.
Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute now features a Danley SBH10 column-form, point-source loudspeaker with exceptional pattern control and feedback resistance.
Korg USA Inc. announces the promotion of Morgan Walker to Director of Marketing Communications.
Fulcrum Acoustic, creator of innovative loudspeaker technologies, has appointed XLR sprl/bvba as their exclusive distributor for Belgium, The Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
Music China, the most comprehensive music industry event in Asia, was the scene for a dramatic first, the introduction of Pearl River Piano Group’s 3D printed grand piano.
Kawai America Corporation (KAC) and Kawai Canada Music (KCM), the North American subsidiaries of global piano manufacturer Kawai Musical Instruments, announced the appointment of Takanori Aoki as President effective November…
Korg USA Inc. announces the promotion of Brian Piccolo to Director of Brand Management for all of Korg USA’s brands.
Kanile'a 'Ukulele opened its flagship retail store in Windward Mall on October 17, 2020.
Korg USA Inc. announces the promotion of Jeff Shreiner to Marketing Manager for Spector Musical Instruments (SMI), and the hiring of Carine Kowalik as Social Media Specialist for Korg USA.
When Sennheiser began in a farmhouse situated in Germany (named “Laboratorium Wennebostel,” or “Lab W,” at the time), Dr. Fritz Sennheiser had no idea that his small pro audio company…
During a Berklee Bass Department Zoom tribute honoring Rocco Prestia (Tower of Power’s legendary bassist), Chuck Rainey of Steely Dan Aja-era fame, shared a story about The Crusaders, a very…
JHS is delighted to announce its appointment as exclusive distributor for Kustom amplification, offering new lines from this legendary amplifier brand with a legacy dating back to the early '60s,…
Heil Sound has named Quantum Dynamic Technologies (QDT) as its exclusive distributor for South Africa. QDT will distribute Heil Sound’s popular Pro Series microphones and HDK drum mic kits as…
The Music People, leading supplier of musical accessories and pro-audio equipment and parent company of On-Stage and TMP-Pro, is excited to announce it has once again been included on the…
Essential Elements author Charlie Menghini and Hal Leonard Vice President Instrumental Publications and composer Paul Lavender have joined with Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser to create the Essential Elements Band Talk podcast.
Gig Gear LLC has named Loud Technologies Asia its exclusive distributor in Singapore, effective immediately.
iZotope, Inc. has announced Dr. Jean-Marc Jot will join iZotope as Vice President of Research and Chief Scientist.
Continuing to deepen its commitment to education, L-Acoustics recently announced a partnership with SoundGirls, kicking off an annual training grant program to support the organization’s mission to empower women in…
Encouraging players to get off the sidelines and “get back in the game,” Hit Like A Girl has announced that its revamped and rescheduled Marching Percussion contest will open for…
All Pro Integrated Systems is pleased to announce the addition of two industry veterans to help lead the growth of the company.
Chris French has joined the jj Babbitt Company’s team of professional craftsmen and women as director of engineering, according to an announcement by Steve Rorie, president.
Austrian Audio announces having entered a distribution agreement with Group One Ltd to serve as their exclusive U.S. distributor.
Fulcrum Acoustic has appointed Allied ProTech West as their exclusive sales representative for California, Nevada, and Arizona.
Vater has shared that Cindy Blackman Santana has joined their artist family.
Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) has announced that Randy Beck has joined the company as Vice President, Integrated Marketing.
LOUD Audio, LLC. has announced the appointment of their new CEO, Alex Nelson.
Guitar Center has annoucned several appointments and promotions that reflect the company’s omni-channel sales and growth strategy.
