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2024 Music Products Industry Archive — People

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32nd Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards

LD Systems MAILA goes USA – Adam Hall Group has its US premiere at the 2025 NAMM Show

Casio Road Show Comes to East Cambridge Piano

From Documentaries to Disney, High Five Sound Captures It All with Lectrosonics

NAMM Announces 2025 Show Schedule

Samson Appoints New President Branislav Zivkovic

Algam Ashdown appoints Gareth Woodall as new Sales Manager for the North of the UK and Ireland

Samantha Fish, Christina Perri, and More to be Honored at 2025 She Rocks Awards

Mapex Expands Black Panther Design Lab Series with 'Equinox' and Updated Fan Favorites

L-Acoustics Restructures and Expands EMEA Sales Team to Capitalize on Unprecedented Growth

Malletech Joins Eastman Music Company’s Family of Brands

DPA Microphones Welcomes New Team Members to Lead Company's Wireless Systems Sales

In Tune With the Times: The Most Popular Tuners From the Biggest Brands

Bolanos Joins FMIC Marketing Team

VIVO H10V Grand Upright Digital Piano by Dexibell from Proel North America

Proel North America, the exclusive distributor for Dexibell digital pianos in the USA and Canada, proudly unveils the VIVO H10V Vertical Grand Digital Piano, the latest marvel in the acclaimed…

ESP Guitars Taps Philip Monypenny as Latin America Sales Manager

ESP Guitars has named experienced MI/Pro Audio industry veteran Philip Monypenny to the new role of Latin America Sales Manager.

Poppy Hanton Joins Celestion as Marketing Executive

Celestion, the premier manufacturer of loudspeakers for sound reinforcement and guitar and bass applications, proudly announces the appointment of Poppy Hanton as Marketing Executive.

American Music & Sound Appoints Kaitlyn Trahan to the Internship Program in Partnership with WAVIT

American Music & Sound (AM&S) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kaitlyn Trahan to their Music Industry Internship Program in partnership with Women in AV/IT (WAVIT).

A Mighty Wind: Student Flute Sales Surge in 2024

The fall semester is just around the corner. While you’re planning for “Back to School” sales and promotions, you’ll want to be sure to have plenty of one of the…

After Nearly 14 Years of Service, Mark Amentt Set To Retire from Casio America

Casio America has announced that Mark Amentt will retire effective August 1, following his nearly 14-year distinguished career with the company.

Hoshino U.S.A. Inc. Promotes Bill Ludwig to Sales Strategist – Strategic Accounts / TAMA Drums & B&O Manager

Hoshino U.S.A. Inc., brand holder of Ibanez Guitars and TAMA drums, has announced the promotion of Bill Ludwig to Sales Strategist – Strategic Accounts / TAMA Drums & B&O Manager.

Pearl River Names Ed Bazel as Kayserburg Worldwide Brand Ambassador

Ed Bazel, an internationally acclaimed, award-winning pianist, composer, and founder of The River of Calm—Music to Soothe Your Soul online radio station, has been appointed the Worldwide Brand Ambassador for…

Guitar Center Appoints Adolfo Rodriguez as Executive Vice President, Chief Technology & Information Officer

Guitar Center, the world’s largest omni-channel musical instrument retailer, announces the appointment of Adolfo Rodriguez as Executive Vice President, Chief Technology & Information Officer, effective immediately.

BASSBOSS to Showcase Cutting-Edge Audio Technology at DJX Show 2024

BASSBOSS is set to make waves at the upcoming DJX Show 2024, from August 5-8 in Atlantic City.

Fulcrum Acoustic Appoints Avientek as Exclusive Distributor for the Middle East and Africa

Fulcrum Acoustic, a U.S. based professional loudspeaker manufacturer, continues its strong expansion into the EMEA region with the appointment of Avientek as exclusive distribution partner for the Middle East and…

Choral Music Editor Jamey Ray Joins Excelcia Music Publishing Full-Time

Excelcia Music Publishing is elated to announce the new full-time status of Choral Music Editor Jamey Ray.

Hal Leonard Welcomes Two New Editors

Hal Leonard has announced the expansion of their instrumental and choral teams with the additions of Joe Snyder and Zachary Moore.

Ultra-Pure Oils Joins Eastman Music Company’s Family of Brands

Eastman Music Company, a leading global manufacturer and distributor of musical instruments and accessories, has announced the acquisition of Ultra-Pure Oils, a renowned provider of premium lubricants for brass instruments.

Jason Isbell 'Red Eye' 1959 Les Paul Standard Collector’s Edition

As it celebrates 130 years of music history, Gibson, the iconic global instrument brand, is proud to announce a partnership with the six-time GRAMMY® Award-winning and critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, Jason…

Brian Harris Joins American Music and Sound as Market Development Manager for PA and Loudspeakers

American Music and Sound is thrilled to announce the appointment of Brian Harris as the new Market Development Manager, PA and Loudspeakers within the company's Pro Audio Division. 

Peter Frampton to be Honored with Annual Les Paul Spirit Award

The Les Paul Foundation, whose mission is to honor and share the life, spirit and legacy of Les Paul through generations has announced the annual Les Paul Spirit Award in…

Lectrosonics Appoints Gordon Moore as Chairman of the Board

Lectrosonics, the renowned manufacturer of world class wireless systems for broadcast, film, music, location sound, houses of worship, live sound and theatrical applications, is very pleased to announce the appointment…

Tandem Drums Receives $20k FedEx Small Business Award

Tandem Drums is named as a recipient in an announcement by FedEx as one of the 2024 Small Business Award Winners.

Joshua Hernandez Joins Jupiter Band Instruments

Jupiter Band Instruments proudly welcomes renowned bass trombone and valve trombone recording artist Joshua Hernandez to its roster.

Guitar Center Appoints Michael Martin as Executive Vice President, Retail Sales, and Operations

Guitar Center Inc. has appointed Michael Martin as Executive Vice President of Retail Sales and Operations, effective immediately.

Donner Collaborates with School of Rock to Bring Exclusive Experience to Beginning Musicians

Donner has forged a strategic partnership with the world’s most revolutionary music education brand, School of Rock, aiming to enrich the learning experience for young musicians.

Make Music Day Rings in the Summer with a Worldwide Celebration of Music

Make Music Day, the worldwide festival of making music held annually on the summer solstice, today announced the return of its vast program with over 5,000 live, free music-making events…

Mandarins Ensemble Coordinator, Benjamin Pyles, Joins Mapex Marching Artist Roster

Benjamin Pyles, one of Texas’s premier percussion educators, is set to make his mark as the newest addition to the Mapex Marching artist roster.

Eventide Appoints Mahtab Neptune as Chief Marketing Officer

Eventide Audio, at the forefront of audio technology for more than 50 years with award-winning studio processors, effects pedals, plug-ins, and broadcast products, is proud to welcome Mahtab Neptune as…

C. F. Martin & Co. Celebrates Earth Day 2024

As the world celebrates Earth Day, C. F. Martin & Co.® proudly reaffirms its commitment to environmental stewardship with a trio of initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability across its operations.