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Hal Leonard Announces Change in CEO Leadership

Hal Leonard has announced that Keith Mardak is stepping down as its CEO and Larry Morton will become president and CEO.

Motor Synth Crowdfunding Reaches Final Stretch, New Features Added

The Motor Synth Indiegogo Campaign will be ending on June 27th, 11:59 PM. This is the last chance to reserve a Motor Synth at at 30% off. 

Torres Steps Up Brooklyn Tabernacle Productions With ChamSys MagicQ MQ500

After being rescued from disrepair by the church, the Brooklyn Tabernacle now features a ChamSys MagicQ MQ500 Stadium, installed in early 2019 by lighting designer Abner Torres of Out of…

Peavey Sponsors #NoChaser International Kidz & Teen DJ Showcase and Fundraiser

Peavey Electronics sponsored the inaugural #NoChaser International Kidz & Teen DJ Showcase & Fundraiser.

Used and Bargain Instruments Available Through Conn-Selmer Authorized Dealers

Conn-Selmer, in partnership with our authorized dealers, is now offering bargain and used instruments to their education network. 

John Packer and JP Rath Celebrate 10 Year Milestone of JP231 Trombone

The JP231 Rath was the first instrument born from John Packer Musical Instruments' collaboration with Michael Rath of Rath Trombones.

Sweetwater’s GearFest 2019 Draws Record Crowds

Academy of Modern Music Production Charts a New Path with Allen & Heath

An SQ-7 digital mixer from Allen & Heath now serves as the cornerstone of production technologies at the Academy of Modern Music Production (AMMP).

DCMEA Releaunces in Nation's Capital

The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) has announced the new federated music education association relaunched in the nation’s capital, the DC Music Education Association (DCMEA).

Global Audio Designs Sound System for Public Records

Working in close collaboration with designer Devon Turnbull of Ojas speakers, Jason Ojeda of Global Audio recently created a one of a kind high-powered audiophile sound system for community-based hospitality…

Klein Tells A Visual Story With CHAUVET DJ Fixtures For Papadosio

For Dustin Klein’s recent work on Papadosio’s second annual Summer Sequence at the Pisgah Brewing Company, part of creating this space relied on weaving the lighting around the band’s music…

ADJ Announces Two-Day Road Tour Event In Nashville

ADJ Lighting has planned a two-day summer ADJ Road Tour event at Soundcheck Nashville to demo their latest lighting, audio, and video technologies, as well as offer informative Tech Sessions…

Tony Awards Uses Shure Axient® Digital For The First Time

The 73rd Annual Tony Awards was a first for Shure, as the live CBS broadcast relied entirely on Shure Axient® Digital for the first time.

Marshall Amplification and The WiMN Announce Performers for 2019 She Rocks Nashville Showcase

Marshall Amplification and The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) have announced the performers for their 2019 She Rocks Showcase scheduled during the Summer NAMM conference in Nashville.

Electro-Harmonix Sponsors Vans Warped 25th Anniversary, Celebrates with Gear Giveaway

Electro-Harmonix is a sponsor of the 25th Anniversary Vans Warped Concerts and Festival in Atlantic City, and is giving away guitar effects pedals to commemorate the partnership.

Royal Appointment as British Creators of pBone Recieve Ultimate Accolade

It’s awarded to only a handful of companies each year, but the creators of pBone - the world’s first plastic trombone which is played across the globe – can now…

Dobbs Stanford Appoinnted as Sennheiser Sales Rep

Sennheiser has announced that it has appointed Dobbs Stanford Corporation as sales representative for the TOLA region of the U.S. (Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana) to represent its Professional AV…

Steman and CHAUVET Professional Create Versatile Looks For Jan Smit Tour

For his current theatre tour of the Benelux, Dutch singer and TV presenter Jan Smit's long-term creative collaborator Martijn Steman was once again tasked with providing refreshing and versatile tour…

Yamaha Advantage Seminars Provide Educators and Dealers with Roadmap to Success

More than 60 Yamaha Music School owners and Yamaha music dealers from across North America recently attended the Yamaha Advantage program, a conference designed to help educators and dealers develop…

Thorogood to Attend Interview and Signing at Sam Ash, Hollywood

George Thorogood will be appearing Sam Ash in Hollywood (7360 Sunset Boulevard) on Friday, June 28 for an interview, signing, and demo of the new “Epiphone Ltd Ed. George Thorogood…

Berret Goes Rogue At The Aiken Bluegrass Festival

Lighting this year’s Aiken Bluegrass Festival, John Berret reflected the heartfelt spirit of bluegrass music with a collection of CHAUVET Professional Rogue fixtures, all supplied by Quest Sound Productions.

OSA Deploys Martin Audio WPM at Ford Fleet Exhibition

OSA International recently furnished a Martin Audio WPM/CDD sound system for the 2020MY Ford Fleet Preview in Denver, Colorado.

KORG ‘Moves’ with Sweetwater at Annual Movement Music Festival

KORG recently partnered with Sweetwater Sound to exhibit a wide array of synthesizers and keyboards during Michigan’s music festival Movement.

Dexibell Celebrates Dealers with 'Keys to the Future' Event in Italy

On May 14, Dexibell celebrated its dealers and artists with its “Keys to the Future” event at Proel global headquarters in Sant’Omero, Italy.

Yamaha Sponsors 15 Graduate Fellows to Attend Eastman School of Music's Leadership Academy

Yamaha Corporation of America has partnered with Eastman School of Music to sponsor 15 outstanding graduate and undergraduate students, selected from a national pool of applicants, to participate as fellows…

30+ Featured Employers Helps TimelessJobs.com Debut

If the response to the debut of TimelessJobs.com is any indication, the Entertainment Technology job market is red hot, and competition for top talent has never been fiercer. 

Trade Regrets: Jessica Bryner

On Friday, June 14, we received the following from Mackie:I’m reaching out to let you know that last week Mackie lost a dear friend, colleague and Mackie family member –…

Hercules’ PLUS Series Stands

Hercules Stands’ new PLUS Series stands provide players with an increased level of security, dependability and versatility.

La Cité Collégiale Enlists Sennheiser Fixtures for New Theater

La Cité Collégiale recently opened its Excentricité education facility, which features a 1,200-seat theater dubbed The Studio. Patrick Roy of systems integrator group CBCI Telecom spec’d the entire Excentricité project,…

Allen & Heath Power Billie Eilish and Kanye West at Coachella

Allen & Heath’s dLive Digital Mixing System played its part at this year’s edition of Coachella, supporting buzz-worthy sets by Billie Eilish and Kanye West’s special Easter Sunday Service.

MX Événement and CHAUVET DJ Help Design Aglaé Create Magic For Euro Disney

Sophie Hombert and her company Design Aglaé S.A. recently adorned the popular Ticket to America Startup Competition with her floral display at Disneyland Paris. Adding a captivating glow to this enchanting vista…

St. John’s University Enlists Sennheiser’s TeamConnect Ceiling for Campus Updates

St. John’s University recently began standardizing the technology within its classrooms, conference rooms, and meeting spaces, and settled on Sennheiser’s TeamConnect Ceiling as its primary audio-conferencing solution.

‘Game of Thrones’ Relies on ChamSys Consoles Throughout Series

The Harland and Wolf Shipyard on Queen’s Island recently hosted the main studio for “Game of Thrones.” A visit to the shipyard-turned-studio with a gaffer friend in early 2011 plunged Keith…

PMC Presents at NASMD Conference

Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) executive officer David Jewell recently provided an informative and educational presentation about the PMC's programs and support offered to every NASMD member/retailer.

KORG USA, Inc. Advocates for Music Education in the Nation’s Capital

Joe Castronovo, president of KORG USA Inc., and Tiffany Stalker, senior manager of Education, joined more than 100 music industry leaders, professional musicians and music education activists in Washington DC,…

Allen & Heath Simplifies Audio at St. Verena Church

St. Verena, a Coptic Orthodox Church in New Port Richey, Florida, worships in a new 600-seat sanctuary equipped with an Allen & Heath dLive digital mixing system controlled by a…

First-ever Music Expo Turkey this December

The organizers of Music Expo Turkey are very excited to invite individuals and companies to the first ever exhibition in Turkey dedicated  to musical instruments, studio software and equipment, professional…

OMG Music to Distribute TKL

TKL has been protecting some or the most-respected names in the industry for decades. Whether you own a Martin, Gibson, ESP, Gretsch, Reverend, Ovation, Takamine or many other amazing brands,vchances…

Martin Audio Names Lima Product Support Specialist

Martin Audio North America has appointed Joe Lima as Product Support Specialist.

NAMM Encourages Members to Chime in on Tarrifs

NAMM's June 6 conference call/webinar to review the current status and state of play of Chinese import tariffs with a timeline and direction on how to submit comments, request exemptions, and…