Fleming Named President of Bourgeois Guitars
Bourgeois Guitars has announced the promotion of Christopher Fleming to the position of president and C.O.O.
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Yamaha Names Queen as District Manager of School Service Sales
Jeff Queen has joined Yamaha Corporation of America as District Manager on the company’s School Service Sales team.
Fireplay’s Whitehouse and Smith Power Jason Aldean’s Tour With CHAUVET Professional
Jason Aldean’s Ride All Night tour uses CHAUVET Professional Rogue RH1 Hybrid fixtures, as specified by lighting designers Nick Whitehouse and Dom Smith and creative producer Kelly Sticksel.
Fishman, Arturia, and MIND Music Labs Create a State of the ArtSynth Guitar in 30 Days
British mega band MUSEis currently on tour promoting their latest album Simulation Theory performing in sold out stadiums all over the world. Each night frontman and guitarist Matt Bellamy brings out a…
Horn Powers Maribou State Tour With ChamSys
Simon Horn, the owner of Purple Lighting, recently used his ChamSys Stadium MagicQ MQ500 console when working with Maribou State at their sold-out Brixton show and "Kingdoms in Colour" tour.
Nichols Tours Retailers with Signature Blackstar Series
With the release of his limited-edition Jared James Nichols JJN-20RH MkII signature valve amplifier with matching JJN-212VOC MkII cabinet, the guitarist has taken his new customized HT20R MkII out on…
NAMM to Hold ‘Tariff Update Webinar: The 411 on Submitting Comments, Requesting Exemptions and Registering to Testify’
On the heels of the May 13 notice from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative proposing a new harmonized tariff schedule for approximately $300 billion worth of imports from…
Howard Gives Woman’s Hour Emotive Sendoff Via ChamSys-Powered Lightshow
Following the release of their studio album Ephyra, Woman’s Hour brought their musical journey to a close with a final show in their hometown of London before parting ways to…
Gamechanger Audio Motor Synth Crowdfunding Campaign Fully Funded in 10 Minutes
Gamechanger Audio announces that its crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo for its Motor Synth has been fully funded following its launch earlier this week.
Italian Speaker Imports Expands Again
Italian Speaker Imports (I.S.I. / FBT USA) has announced its move to a larger location in Wappingers Falls, New York.
KORG USA, Inc. Creates Apprenticeship Program for Aspiring Engineers
KORG USA, Inc.’s service and repair department has created an apprenticeship program for local students to learn the basics of instrument engineering.
Howards Grove High School Furnishes Auditorium with Danley Fixtures
The high school made do for years without an auditorium of its own by appropriating the gymnasium, the cafeteria, classrooms, or even neighboring schools’ auditoriums. That’s all changed now with…
JHS launch their latest 2019-2020 UK & EU trade catalogues and price list
JHS are pleased to announce the launch of their latest UK and European trade catalogues and price list, now with nearly 300 pages the UK catalogue showcases every one of…
NAMM Congratulates the 2019 Top 100 Dealers
NAMM is pleased to announce the list of enterprising music product retailers to be honored at the organization’s Top 100 Dealer Awards.
Fever 333 Take CHAUVET Professional Rogue Fixtures on Tour
Fever 333’s current North American tour uses 12 CHAUVET Professional Rogue R1 Wash fixtures, as specified by LD David Summers.
D’Addario Foundation Helps Make College Possible for 10 Students
The D’Addario Foundation has announced the first-ever recipients of their new College Scholarship.
Hawaii’s Twilight Audio Chooses Martin Audio WPC
Twilight Audio in Kapolei (on the island of Oahu, Hawaii) recently acquired a Martin Audio WPC system and SXH218 subs.
The Melbourne Guitar Show 2019
The Australian Music Association is thrilled to announce the 2019 return of the Melbourne Guitar Show, set to rock Caulfield Racecourse on August 3 and 4.
Heil Sound Expands International Distribution
Heil Sound has announced the appointment of four new distributors for its line of professional microphones and headphones.
Kelly Clarkson's Tour Takes DiGiCo Console on the Road
Kelly Clarkson's two-month North American trek in support of her record Meaning of Life marked the artist’s first proper return to the road since 2015’s Piece by Piece tour. For…
Mauriat Welcomes Coss to Artist Family
Mauriat has welcomed Roxy Coss to their family of artists. Coss is one of the world's top jazz saxophonists, leading the Roxy Coss Quintet and the founder of the Women…
GHS Strings Adds Innovation Brand
Innovation stand-up bass strings, which have until recently been manufactured in the UK, have found a new home with GHS Strings in the USA.
Musikmesse 2020 to Open Wednesday to Saturday with Enlarged Visitor Spectrum
The 40th anniversary edition of Musikmesse will be held from Wednesday to Saturday, April 1 to 4, 2020.
Giglam SA Adds Immersive Element To Weather Festival with CHAUVET Professional ÉPIX Strip IP
Vincent Rautureau and his team at Giglam SA recently worked on lighting the Weather Festival, which returned to Paris’ La Seine Musicale on Saturday April 27 after a two-year hiatus.…
Los Cabos Drumsticks Helps Promote Breast Cancer Awareness with Donation to the Canadian Cancer Society
Los Cabos Drumsticks is giving back to the community with a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society.
ADJ Shines a Light on the International Children’s Winter Games
This year’s Children’s Winter Games was held in Lake Placid, New York, and featured an array of fixtures from ADJ.
Yamaha Names Penstone-Smith as VP of Retail and E-Commerce
Douglas Penstone-Smith has joined Yamaha Corporation of America as vice president of retail and e-commerce.
Yamaha Sales Dept. Names Speers as District Manager
Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) has announced that Dean Speers has joined the company as District Manager in the company’s Sales Group.
Pro Gear Creates Club Atmosphere at Belgium’s Moose Bar Chain With CHAUVET DJ
Versuz, the largest nightclub in Belgium, has added a happy new twist to the pop-up nightspot concept with Moose Bar. Taking the party to the people, Moose Bar is opening…
Guitar Center Celebrates Store Grand Opening in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Guitar Center has opened its latest retail location, a 10,000-square-foot facility in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (1240 Hwy 17 N, North Myrtle Beach).
Quality Music Education Access Contributes to Overall Improvements in School Climate, Research Finds
A new study from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts reveals that even a modest investment in music education, paired with a commitment from the school to…
Jason Bullock Runs Wiz Khalifa’s Coachella Show with ChamSys
Wiz Khalifa’s Coachella performance featured the ChamSys MagicQ MQ500 desk, selected by his longtime lighting designer Jason Bullock.
Xone on Display at HEC PLAZA Experience Center
Allen & Heath’s Turkish distributor HEC PRO recently completed a four-year project to construct its new four-floor HEC PLAZA “experience” center in Istanbul.
L-Acoustics Cultivates Abundant Sound at The Grove
The Grove Community Church of Riverside, California has installed a new sound system built on L-Acoustics’ Kara(i) and Kiva II platforms.
KORG Hosts First Ever Volca Happy Hour
KORG has taken the heart of their Brew Music campaign and created a new Happy Hour series - an intimate gear event that provides musicians with the opportunity to test-drive…
Trade Regrets: Charles R. Walter
On May 20, we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: Charles R. Walter, a pillar in the piano business for nearly 60 years, passed away on Friday. He was 92.
Dr. David Fullmer to Become Educational Support Manager for Conn-Selmer in the Western U.S.
The Conn-Selmer Division of Education has welcomed Dr. David Fullmer as West Region Educational Support Manager beginning August 5, 2019.
YCA Names Macias as Brand Director
Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) has announced that Greg Macias has joined the company as brand director. He reports directly to Matt Searfus, corporate vice president of integrated marketing.
Augustine Strings Partners with Hal Leonard for U.S. Distribution
Augustine Strings, the world’s first producer of nylon strings for guitar, has granted Hal Leonard exclusive distribution for all of theirguitar string products in the United States.