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PMC Creates New Drum Students for Retailers with 'Get Your Sticks Together' Free Drum Lesson Promotion

Kicking off the 25th Anniversary year of 2020 for the Percussion Marketing Council, the drum industry’s trade association is launching a new monthly free drum lesson consumer giveaway to bring new…

Warwick GmbH to be Exclusive Licensee for Sadowsky Guitars Ltd.

With over 80 years of combined experience in traditional instrument craftsmanship, Roger Sadowsky of Sadowsky Guitars and Hans-Peter Wilfer of Warwick GmbH of Germany have teamed up to bring a…

John D'Addario III Elevated to CEO. Jim D'Addario Steps Down as CEO, Continuing as Chairman of the Board and CIO

The D’Addario Company has announced that effective January 1, 2020, John D’Addario III, son of John D’Addario, Jr. and nephew of the current CEO, will take on the title of…

ADJ Rig Illuminates Live Music Tent At Huge Zwarte Cross Festival

ADJ lighting and effects equipment was used exclusively to create the party atmosphere in the Tiroler tent at this summer’s vast Zwarte Cross festival in the Netherlands.

L-Acoustics Kara Helps Set the Stage at Mayo Performing Arts Center

Currently celebrating its 25th anniversary season, MPAC has completed three major renovations over those years and now boasts all of the amenities necessary for a modern, 21st century concert venue,…

Mavericks Sparkle with Torroja at Chihuahua Desert Museum

As soon as the first notes were struck, the star and her backups were engulfed in a sea of intense back and side light that moved from white to blue,…

Gibson Appoints Villanueva as Head of Custom Shop, Launches the Murphy Lab, Assigns Murphy Master Artisan

Gibson Brands is taking Gibson Custom Shop to new highs with a renewed focused on paying tribute to its iconic past while leading the path into the future.

dLive S5000 Keeps the Pace with Onstage Performances at Redeemer, an Interfaith Celebration

With audio for the charitable concert provided by Salt Lake City, Utah-based Poll Sound, monitoring onstage relied upon an Allen & Heath dLive S5000 Surface and DM64 MixRack.

Exeter Colors 'The Dreamcoat' With CHAUVET Professional

 Constructed with six CHAUVET Professional COLORdash Batten-Quad-12 fixtures, supplied by T&B Events, the distinctive triangular structure was used to create a flowing wave of color changes that accentuated the powerful…

"Armadillo All Access" on MMR-TV

Check out MMR-TV for clips from December's "AAA" (Armadillo All Access) event in Tampa, Florida, as well as clips from Music China 2019, Summer NAMM, Musikmesse, and more!

Bielawski Named Jazz Editor at Excelcia Music Publishing

Excelcia Music Publishing is expanding into Jazz Ensemble Music with the hiring of industry veteran Blair Bielawski to the position of Jazz Editor. 

SR Production Services Give Martin Audio WPC Line Array a Foothold in Wales

When Cardiff-based SR Production Services invested in a new Martin Audio Wavefront Precision Compact (WPC) line array, they knew not only that they would be the first PA company in…

Nugen Audio Awarded Chinese Trademark

NUGEN Audio is pleased to announce that the brand has earned an official trademark in China, following a several months-long approvals process.

Galaxy Audio Acquires Special Projects Audio and Ansr Audio

Galaxy Audio, a leader in Wireless Personal Monitors, Wireless Microphones, Headset Microphones, Portable PA, and HOT SPOT® Personal Monitors expands into the wireless fitness category with their acquisition of Special…

Maple Leaf Strings Names Voorhees as Western Regional Sales Manager

Maple Leaf Strings is proud to announce Hayley Voorhees as their Western Regional Sales Manager.

2020 RPMDA Registration Open as of December 11

The 2020 Retail Print Music Dealers Association Convention will take place from April 30 to May 3 in New Orleans. Registration opened on December 11 at rpmda.com.

Audio Incorporated Purchases Martin Audio Monitors For New York Events

Audio Incorporated of Roselle Park, New Jersey purchased a complement of Martin Audio XE500 and XE300 wedge monitors along with SX118 subs for a variety of New York City events,…

Bernie Marsden, Don Airey, Jennifer Batten: Top Stars to Appear During 'Ultimate Jam' at Musikmesse

Ultimate Jam is part of the ‘Musikmesse Festival 2020’, the five-day music gala that, for the fifth time running, will offer a wide variety of great evening events at Frankfurt…

KMC Music Named Exclusive Distributor of sE Electronics Throughout the Americas

Starting a new chapter in the history of its North American sales and marketing initiatives,sE Electronics, the family-owned, vertically integrated manufacturer of hand-built microphones, accessories, and the inventor of the…

Mitchell to Receive Les Paul Innovation Award at 35th Annual NAMM TEC Awards

Joni Mitchell will receive the Les Paul Innovation Award at the 35th Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards (NAMM TEC Awards), being held Saturday, January 18, 2020 in Anaheim, California.

New York Cycling Studios Team Up with Ashly Audio

Swerve is an indoor cycling studio keeping its riders engaged in exercise through a dance-club-quality sound system with an Ashly Audio backbone.

DAS Audio of America Celebrates 25th Anniversary at NAMM

Miami, FL-based DAS Audio of America, the North American subsidiary of Valencia, Spain-based DAS Audio, is pleased to announce that it will celebrate its 25th Anniversary during Winter NAMM 2020…

Kyser Celebrates 40 Years of Texas Craftsmanship

Kyser Musical Products, Inc., is kicking off its 40th anniversary, commemorating the brand’s 1980 incorporation and a storied history of growth from humble East Texas roots into one of the…

Levy's Partners with Hal Leonard as New U.S. Distributor

Levy’s, a leading manufacturer of guitar straps, gig bags and music accessories, has added Hal Leonard as a distribution partner in the U.S.

Kyser Appoints Attebery as New CEO

Kyser Musical Products, Inc. has appointed Scott Attebery as CEO effectively immediately.

Jamie Deering Appointed CEO of Deering Banjos

Deering Banjo Company has announced the appointment of Jamie Deering to the position of CEO. 

Focusrite Reinforces Long-Term Strategic Business Plan with New Hires for Its Professional Division

As part of its long-term strategic business plan, Focusrite announces several new appointments to its sales force representing its pro division, which includes RedNet range of Dante™-networked audio converters and…

Yamaha to Take the Grand Plaza Stage for Three Major Concert Events at 2020 NAMM Show

Yamaha will be presenting three major concert events on the NAMM Yamaha Grand Plaza Stage at the 2020 NAMM Show, to be held January 16-19, 2020 in Anaheim, California.

Boetti and CHAUVET Professional Mavericks Get Theatrical For Città Della Musica

The inaugural Parma Città Della Musica festival in Parma, Italy had the walls of a 16th Century citadel serve as the backdrop for its stage. Accenting this stunning setting was evocative…

Martin Audio Again Brings BluesFest to Life at O2 Arena

When John Legend and his 11-piece band performed at this year’s BluesFest for his only UK show of 2019, it was through a Martin Audio MLA loudspeaker array provided by Capital Sound at the O2…

Robbie Robertson’s Album 'Sinematic' Employs BAE Audio’s Royaltone Stompbox

Robbie Robertson’s new release 'Sinematic' features a BAE Audio Royaltone stompbox.

The SWIM Fund Announces SWIM Summit in March 2020

The Smart Women in Music fund (SWIM) has announced the first SWIM Summit March 4-6, 2020 at the NAMM Headquarters in Carlsbad, California.

Dandy’s Lighting Reflects Kodaline’s Persona With CHAUVET Professional ÉPIX Strip Tour

To make this design element pop, he outlined these pieces in vivid color with CHAUVET Professional ÉPIX Strip Tour fixtures supplied by Reynolds of Raphoe.

36th Annual 50 Dealer/50 State Review & Forecast

2019 Shows Promise for the Coming Years of MI Sales, Boosted by Gibson, Tagima Guitars, and Repairs, Among Other Factors

ADJ Appoints ULA Group As New Distributor For Australia and New Zealand

Global entertainment lighting, LED video and effects equipment manufacturer ADJ is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with the ULA Group for Australia and New Zealand.

'The Drummer’s Fake Book' from Hal Leonard

Destined to become the drummer's best friend, The Drummer's Fake Book from Hal Leonard provides a virtual mental warehouse of songs that drummers need to know.

Warm Audio Partners with Hal Leonard for U.S. Distribution

Warm Audio, a popular manufacturer of classic analog recording gear, has granted Hal Leonard distribution of their various products throughout the United States.

Session HT Models from Godin Guitars

Godin Guitars’ new Session HT guitar joins the company’s high-quality solid-body lineup.

Mojotone’s BlackOut British Amp

The Mojotone BlackOut British is modified with a high-gain lead channel with 3-knob EQ, vintage clean channel, and master volume control.

The V6 Vocal Processor from Zoom

The V6 Vocal Processor is Zoom’s first product designed specifically for vocalists. Packed with professional vocal effects and preloaded patches, a built-in looper, and a new Formant Pedal, the V6…