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CHAUVET Professional has added a new Thursday Tech Talk Series to its extensive training library to help lighting designers and programmers acquire new skills and sharpen existing ones. The series…
MusicMedic has announced a way to keep musicians employed by offering two months of saxophone lessons with purchase of a Wilmington Alto Sax. Anyone who purchases a The Wilmington Alto from now…
Italian Speaker Imports (ISI) recently announced its partnership with Studiomaster, a British pro audio brand known for its high-quality sound mixing consoles, amplification and loudspeakers.
Even before D’Addario was forced to close its D’Addario string and Evans drumhead factories in New York, they immediately began devising a way to use its engineering and manufacturing expertise…
Beginning Wednesday, April 8, NAMM members will have access to four new webinars designed to provide timely insights and resources for navigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Buffet Crampon USA has announced the launch of a new Q&A series held via Facebook Live. These sessions will take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 1 p.m. EST, and…
Quick to adapt its business model to the current situation, Premier Entertainment Group in Dothan, Alabama has transformed its warehouse into a full-service video production studio. Featuring lighting from ADJ…
The Green Love Festival in Serbia recently featured sizzling looks from lighting designer Predrag Djordjević and stage designer Dragan Rajčin (of Chameleon Rental), created by a collection of over 120 CHAUVET Professional…
In an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and keep MI retailers healthy, OMG Music has launched a free mask initiative. MI stores can email info@henryhellermusic.com to put…
Roland has announced the #SPBeatTape social campaign as part of 404 Day, celebrating the Hip-Hop beat scene. #SPBeatTape is a global beat making contest centered around Roland's SP family of powered portable samplers, such as the current model Roland SP-404A.
TransAudio Group, a U.S. distributor of professional audio recording equipment, has announced that it is able to maintain near-normal operations amid the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Martin Audio’s new weekly education webinar program has got off to the best possible start, with all sessions for its Low Frequency System Design “sold out.”
Sheet Music Direct, the Hal Leonard-run digital sheet music website, is making over 10,000 popular Hal Leonard choral titles available for unlimited access via their PASS subscription program.
Excelcia Music Publishing has announced that 14 composers and arrangers have joined its ranks for its upcoming 2020 new releases of Choral, Concert Band, String Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble music,…
On the afternoon of April 7, we received the following: Dear NAMM Family, After speaking with so many of you and closely following the latest news regarding the ongoing global…
Peavey Commercial Audio® announces that moving forward, the company will handle its own sales and consulting for its commercial audio division in the United Kingdom.
With so many of its retail partners unable to function normally due to the Covid-19 health crisis, Key Leaves has announced a “Music Store Stimulus” program.
Lectrosonics, a leading manufacturer of wireless microphone systems and audio processing products for the film, broadcast, theater, music and installed sound markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jimmy…
With so many of its retail partners unable to function normally due to the current health crisis, JodyJazz has announced its “Dealer COVID-19 Direct Sales Advocacy Program.”
On April 3, we received the following from Thalia Capos: Hi Christian, Several of my friends & family members are healthcare workers serving on the front lines in the fight…
Recently, Adrian Dittmer contacted the Southwards Car Museum of New Zealand about having his Bruce Springsteen tribute band play its 474-seat multi-use theatre. The museum agreed, and as a result…
On Saturday, April 25, Rock Cellar Productions, in association with the Get Together Foundation, will present ALL TOGETHER NOW! – an online concert event helping the City of Los Angeles…
In light of retail store closures due to COVID-19 precautions, the Percussion Marketing Council has revised the “Get Your Sticks Together” free drum lesson program to include online lessons.
Gator Co. is leveraging its sewn goods design and manufacturing abilities to help those in need. The global manufacturing brand is answering the call for more masks with a line of…
AV integration firm Sound and Communications (SoundCOM) of Flowood, Mississippi solved Grace Primitive’s intelligibility problems by designing and installing a new sound reinforcement system led by a single, unobtrusive Danley…
For Bon Iver’s recent tour of North America, Firehouse Productions supplied an L-Acoustics K2 and Kara PA for the special arena trek. The second and latest leg of the tour…
In an effort to share the power of music around the world,Gibson has formed a partnership with Gibson Gives, Sweetwater.com and Amped Guitar Learning--the #1 guitar learning experience tool--to offer…
Alfred Music and Keiser Southern Music are pleased to announce a distribution deal effective immediately for Edwin F. Kalmus, LudwigMasters Publications, and affiliated catalogs.
Dance Studio Vol. 1, the latest addition to the nightlife scene in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, has filled the ceiling above its dancefloor completely with ADJ mirror balls of various…
Martin Guitars will present a new Facebook live series called “Jam In Place,” where viewers will get to hang with their favorite artists for an intimate acoustic performance as these…
RANE today announced a deal for global participating dealers to offer DJs a half price TWELVE when they purchase a TWELVE at full price between April 1, 2020 and May…
Adaptation – it’s that word that gets tossed around almost incessantly in the business world when decades-old companies dish on their keys to longevity. And when the going got tough,…
Best practices – whenever they’re enacted – are worth examining and learning from, whatever time of year. With that in mind, we’re turning back the clock and taking a close…