D’Addario Foundation Announces 2021 College Scholarship Recipients
The D’Addario Foundation is thrilled to announce its selection of recipients of college scholarships in 2021.
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Music & Arts Mourns the Loss of Kurt Witt
With great sadness, Music & Arts announces the sudden passing of Director of Merchandising Kurt Witt.
Breedlove Realizes Vision as World’s First Instrument Maker to Use 100% Sustainable Tonewoods
The groundbreaking Designed in Bend ECO Collection joins Breedlove’s Tonewood Certified Made in Bend models and 2020’s Organic Collection of sustainably sourced instruments to complete the company’s transition to total…
Manny Newman Calls On CHAUVET Professional for Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Live Show
The outdoor stage at the Avondale Brewing Company was smaller than the ones Pigeons Playing Ping Pong normally plays on, probably not much more than 30-feet in length.
ADJ LED-Powered Rig Shows Off Dance Studio End Of Year Recital In The Best Possible Light
Gain Stage Productions supplied a variety of ADJ equipment to enhance the end of year recital hosted by dance studio I AM DANCE CO.
BOSS Announces CUBE Street II Battery-Powered Stereo Amplifier
BOSS announces CUBE Street II, a battery-powered stereo amplifier for mobile music performers and anyone who needs high-quality sound on the go.
Ashly Audio Adds 'Plus' Model to AW Series On-Wall Speaker Line
Ashly Audio, manufacturer of pro sound solutions, is enhancing its AW Series On-Wall speaker line with a Plus model that includes a higher power transformer to make the solution more flexible for…
Audinate’s Dante AV Now Available with New Products From BOLIN Technology and Patton Electronics
Audinate’s Dante® AV is now available as part of new solutions from BOLIN Technology and Patton Electronics.
Eminence Ensemble and Jake Gibson Hit The Road Again With CHAUVET Professional
Being on the road never fails to work its way into the heart and soul of a touring LD. Jake Gibson knows this full well.
artistpro, LLC Acquires Timeless Communications MI/Education Trade Magazines
Industry Publishing Veteran Mike Lawson’s artistpro, LLC acquires Musical Merchandise Review (MMR), School Band & Orchestra (SBO), Choral Director, and JAZZed Magazines. MMR Editor of Two Decades Christian Wissmuller Continues as…
Brave Thinking Institute Manages Large-scale Interactive Streaming Events With Allen & Heath AHM-64
For over 40 years, the Brave Thinking Institute has presented live events, online courses, and coaching programs to “help people create lives they absolutely love living.”
QSC EMEA Names Algam Nordic as Distributor
QSC announces Algam Nordic as its new Live Sound distribution partner for Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Iceland, effective July 1, 2021.
Sweetwater Announces Grand Opening of Mega Music Store on Fort Wayne Campus
Sweetwater has announced the grand opening of its new megastore.
PRS Guitars Introduces HX Amplifiers Built with 'Authentic Hendrix' Touring Circuit
PRS Guitars is pleased to announce a new tone family to their lineup with PRS HX amps.
Littlite Appoints New Sales Team Members
Littlite® has appointed Randy Roberston as Sales Manager for the Littlite brand of gooseneck task lights and accessories.
Gibson Announces the Noel Gallagher Gibson J-150 Acoustic
For 127 years, Gibson has shaped sound across generations and genres and has emerged as the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brand around the world.
Martin Audio Launches New Online Merchandise Store
Martin Audio has set up a new online Official Merchandise store to coincide with its 50th anniversary year.
Hal Leonard Releases Super Hot Olivia Rodrigo Sour Songbook
Less than a month after the release of Olivia Rodrigo’s much-anticipated debut album Sour, Hal Leonard has published its matching songbook.
Pigtronix Announces New Infinity 3 Deluxe Looper and Universal Remote
Pigtronix is welcoming in the summer with two new products: Infinity 3 and Universal Remote.
SD9 24” Handpan Drum from Amahi – Summer 2021
With the overwhelming success of the steel tongue drum line, Amahi introduces a new handpan drum to their percussion line.
New Dinosaur Design from Amahi
New for 2021, Amahi introduces yet another fun and playful model with the DDUK19 Dinosaur design.
Seth Jackson, Nathan Alves, And Eddie Connell Light Emotions On Toby Keith Tour With CHAUVET Professional
“Every reunion is a type of heaven,” an American philosopher wrote over 100 years ago.
Trade Regrets: Tom Imparato
It is with great sadness that KORG USA (KUSA) shares the news of the passing of a true legend, Tom Imparato, KUSA’s National Service and Facilities Manager.
ChamSys Helps Martin Dudley Stay Cool Lighting Mola TV’s Chill Fridays
At the end of a long work week everyone is ready to unwind and chill, especially during stressful times like those the world has been going through for over a…
Janet D’Addario, Co-Founder of D’Addario & Co., and Former President of Providence House, Dies at 72.
Janet D’Addario, a prodigious creative and philanthropic force throughout the world, and wife of D’Addario Chairman, Jim D’Addario, died on June 14th in her home, surrounded by her entire family.…
Alex Lifeson Les Paul Axcess Standard - Viceroy Brown
In his work with Rush, Alex Lifeson has redefined the boundaries of progressive rock guitar, with playing that soars beyond the drama and the bluster to reveal truly stunning virtuosity…
NAMM's Museum of Making Music Celebrates Grand Reopening
After several years of planning and a recently completed remodel and transformation of its physical space, NAMM’s Museum of Making Music officially celebrated its grand reopening to the public on June 15.
Alfred Music Announces Release of Finale v27
Alfred Music, the leading publisher in music education since 1922, in partnership with MakeMusic, Inc., announces the release of Finale v27 and Finale v27 Academic.
Peavey Introduces LN1263 Column Array
Acoustic guitarists, live performers, and DJs searching for a powerful, compact, and highly portable speaker systems will find their ideal solution in the new LN1263 Column Array from Peavey®.
Spector Introduces Bantam 5 Bass
Spector Musical Instruments announces the introduction of the Bantam 5 bass, a five-string version of the popular Spector Bantam 4 bass.
CHAUVET Professional Launches Thought Leader Connect, A New Worship Tech Resource
No one is an island. Anyone involved in worship technology appreciates the wisdom of this age-old adage.
The ADX5D Portable Receiver from Shure
For decades, live events and broadcasting have depended on Shure to help capture and produce the most reliable audio possible.
iZotope Upgrades AI-Powered Audio Assistants in Nectar Pro and Ozone Pro
iZotope is unveiling upgrades to the AI-powered audio assistants within Nectar Pro and Ozone Pro, two of the plug-ins included in iZotope’s Producers Club and Music Production Suite Pro memberships.
C.F. Martin & Co. Appoints Ripsam as New CEO
C.F. Martin & Co. has announced that Thomas Ripsam has been appointed the company’s new chief executive officer. Effective June 14, 2021, Mr. Ripsam succeeds longtime chairman and CEO, Christian Frederick…
Universal Audio Announces Asset Purchase Agreement with Townsend Labs Inc.
Universal Audio (UA), a leading manufacturer of professional audio recording hardware and software, is pleased to announce an asset purchase agreement with Townsend Labs Inc., the company behind the TEC…
Breedlove Guitars' 30th Anniversary Phoenix
In January, Breedlove Guitars, based in Bend, Oregon, marked the 30thAnniversary of bringing its first instrument to market, announcing the issue of four very special, limited edition guitars—each celebrating a…
Luna Percussion adds Cajon to Popular Henna Dragon Series
Luna Percussion, the percussion arm of Luna Guitars, is pleased to announce the latest addition to its popular Henna Dragon series, the Luna Henna Dragon Cajon featuring birch construction, a…
Intersonic Oy Appointed as New Importer of Renkus-Heinz Products in Finland
Intersonic Oy, import and sales company of audiovisual products in Finland, is proud to announce it is now providing import and distribution of Renkus-Heinz products.
Audio-Technica Aids Aviation Education In Simloc Simulators
Spanish flight simulator manufacturer Simloc (www.simloc.aero) is now using Audio-Technica BPHS1 stereo headsets and PRO70 cardioid condenser lavalier microphones for its innovative Fixed Base Simulator (FBS) flight training devices and…