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Submissions Open for the 2019 She Rocks Showcase Nashville 

The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) has announced open submissions for their 2019 She Rocks Showcase, scheduled during the Summer NAMM conference in Nashville. Now in its sixth year, the She Rocks Showcase…

Spitfire Audio Announces Availability of Ambient Guitars with World-Renowned Virtuosic Guitar Innovator Leo Abrahams

Spitfire Audio is proud to announce availability of AMBIENT GUITARS.

Reverb Donates $250,000 to Youth Music Programs through 'Reverb Gives'

Reverb.com, the leading online marketplace dedicated to buying and selling new and used musical instruments, recently announced that it has donated more than $250,000-worth of musical instruments to youth music…

Buffet Crampon USA Introduces New Division Managers

Buffet Crampon USA is pleased to announce three new appointments in the North American Sales Team.

Lauren Byrge Joins Timeless Sales Team

Timeless Communications announces that Lauren Byrge has joined the sales team. “Timeless continues to grow, and serving our clients exceptionally well means we need to grow our team from time…

Gathering Church Gets New Sound System with Danley Fixtures

Based in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Gathering Church recently moved to a larger space with the help of Lambda AV and Danley Sound Labs.

Belgium Edition of 'The Voice' Uses CHAUVET Professional Fixtures

In Belgium, global reality TV franchise The Voice van Vlaanderen (The Voice of Flanders) features an Arf & Yes lighting design with over 300 CHAUVET Professional fixtures, supplied by Phlippo Productions.

54th ACM Awards Broadcast Features Shure Wireless Systems

While all major wireless brands were made available to ensure the artists would be comfortable on stage, Shure Axient Digital was used for most performances during the three-hour event, with…

Guitar Center Partners with D’Addario for Earth Day String Recycling/Replacement Event

For the second year in a row, Guitar Center is partnering with D’Addario for a special event in celebration of Earth Day.

JHS to Distribute MARCA Reeds in UK and ROI from May 1st

JHS has announced that they will be assuming the role of exclusive trade distributor throughout UK and ROI for MARCA Reeds, effective May 1st 2019.

Show Systems Australia Updates Parkland HS Theatre’s Lighting System With CHAUVET Professional Maverick Fixtures

Since its Broadway premiere on October 20, 1954, the musical Peter Pan has captivated audiences with images of fairies, mermaids, lost boys, pirates, Captain Hook and a tick-tocking crocodile.

Taylor Guitars Makes History with Largest Recorded Planting of West African Ebony Trees in Cameroon's Congo Basin

Taylor Guitars is excited to announce the successful planting of 1,500 West African ebony trees in Cameroon’s Congo Basin region in an effort to help preserve the future of the species.

Yamaha Ensembles Win 9 Medals at 2019 Winter Guard International Championships

Yamaha-equipped ensembles made a strong showing at the 2019 Winter Guard International (WGI) Percussion and Winds World Championships, with nine awards going to groups exclusively using Yamaha marching instruments.

The Retail Training Summit Returns to Summer NAMM  

The Retail Training Summit returns to Summer NAMM (July 18-20) in Nashville as the premier one-day training opportunity for music retail businesses.

Ashly Audio Launches New Website

Ashly Audio has launched an all-new website that features a crisp design, intuitive navigation, and an increase in usable content – from direct support options and documentation, to solution-based application…

Sound Insight With ‘DPA Master’ Donal Hodgson

A DPA Master since 2014, Donal Hodgson has been a sound engineer, mixer and Pro Tools expert for more than 25 years, working in recording studios and in live environments.

KORG USA, Inc. Supports First-Ever Synthplex Event

Los Angeles sported the newest and highly anticipated synthesizer focused festival Synthplex, providing attendees access to the latest in modular, analog and more. KORG joined the masses by displaying their top…

Dream Theater Choose Mojave Audio for New Album

Distance Over Time, the fourteenth album from American progressive metal band Dream Theater, was released on February 22, 2019 on the Sony Music label. Lead vocalist James LaBrie was captured…

Leonard Enlists ATC Monitors for Forthcoming Record

Patrick Leonard’s forthcoming solo album Bring the Circus Home was composed, recorded, and mixed on his new ATC SCM45A monitors.

‘Roadie for the Day’ In-Store Displays Available

For International Drum Month 2019, the Percussion Marketing Council has offered a special promotion for retailers to share info on their “Roadie for the Day” competition.

Pell City Center Upgrades Sound System with Danley Fixtures

When the Pell City Center for Education and the Performing Arts (CEPA) in Alabama needed a new sound reinforcement system, local AV integration and live sound production company Lost in…

Roland Hosting Jim Brickman’s West-Coast Songwriters Bootcamp in August

Roland has announced that it will host the upcoming West-Coast edition of the Brickman Bootcamp For Songwriters in Los Angeles, August 1-4, 2019.

Trade Regrets: Gary DeShazo

On April 15, we received the following news from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino:Rosi Johnson sent us the sad news that Gary DeShazo passed away yesterday.

Chauvet Celebrates New French Subsidiary

Chauvet capped off the first full year of its French subsidiary’s operation with a gala celebration.

KORG USA, Inc. Names Paterson ISR for SoundTree

Robert Paterson is the latest addition to KORG USA, Inc.’s growing sales force for SoundTree; the educational division of the developing distributor.

LP Celebrates 55th Anniversary in London at Famed Ronnie Scott's

Latin Percussion (LP) recently celebrated more than half a century as the largest hand percussion brand in the world by hosting a second Rhythm Jam concert at the world famous…

NAfME Applauds Congresswoman Velazquez and Senator Tester on Introduction of Guarantee Access to Arts and Music Education (GAAME) Act

The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) applauds the introduction of, and endorses, the Guarantee Access to Arts and Music Education (GAAME) Act (H.R. 1676 and S. 885).

KHS Names Harvill Marching Arts Artist Relations Manager

 KHS America, Inc., distributor of Jupiter, Mapex, and Majestic instruments, is proud to announce the addition of John Harvill as the company's new Marching Arts Artist Relations Manager.

Maple Leaf Strings Names Kessler Marketing Director

Maple Leaf Strings is proud to announce Erin Kessler as their Marketing Director.

Antic Studios and CHAUVET Professional Go All Out For Adventure Club Tour

The current North American Death or Glory tour by EDM stars Adventure Club runs through May. Backing them is a light and video show by Ryan Warffuel and Max Koehler of Antic…

Peavey Celebrates 2019 Academy of Country Music Awards-Nominated Artists

As the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards approaches, Peavey is recognizing its nominated artists.

Guitar Center Appoints Gottlieb as President of Music & Arts

Guitar Center has announced the appointment of Jeff Gottlieb as president of its Music & Arts brand, specializing in band and orchestral instruments for sale and rental, serving parents, teachers,…

All the World’s a Stage: The Digital Stage Piano Market

Stage digital pianos differ from home digital consoles or portable digital keyboards – as you’d likely expect. Aside from differences in construction and appearance, these instruments need to provide the…

Key Leaves Wins Award for 'Best Instrument Care Tool'

Only 13 months after launching, Key Leaves won an award for “Best Instrument Care Tool” from School Band & Orchestra Magazine at the 2019 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM)…

Healing Rooms Restore the Spirit with Allen & Heath

Founded by Rick and Lori Taylor in 2000, the Healing Rooms Apostolic Center (HRAC) in Santa Maria, California recently added an Allen & Heath S7000 Digital Mixing System to its…

Marriott Budapest Gala Gets Nightclub Flavor With CHAUVET Professional

Last fall, the Marriott Budapest provided some sparkling sights inside its walls as it hosted a gala for Russian chemical giant Garant Optima in its main ballroom. Lending an extra…

'Drumming Outside the Box' by Joel Rothman

'Drumming Outside the Box' by Joel Rothman represents a sea change in the way jazz and rock time is usually played.

Meredith Music’s 'The Pursuit of Perfection: Creative Strategies for Today’s Music Directors'

Meredith Music’s 'The Pursuit of Perfection: Creative Strategies' for Today’s Music Directors by Sally Wagner is a nuts-and-bolts collection of essential concepts for successful ensemble directors.

'Sound Leadership, Leadership Training Curriculum for Music Students' from Alfred Music

Alfred Music has announced the newest member to the Sound Innovations family, 'Sound Leadership, Leadership Training Curriculum for Music Students.'

'The Excelcia Ensemble Series' from Excelcia Publishing

'The Excelcia Ensemble Series' gives music educators pieces for new brass quintets, clarinet and saxophone quartets, and woodwind quintets.