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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.
Hal Leonard's Got Playoff Fever!
Brian LeVan, Remo's Global Sales Manager (pictured, left), stopped by the Hal Leonard corporate HQ in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to present their Chairman Keith Mardak (pictured, right) with a custom drumhead…
PMC Appoints Paisley to Executive Committee
The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) Executive Committee announced the appointment of Jennifer Paisley to its Executive Committee.
Danley Celebrates 14th Anniversary and Tom Danley Award Win
This year, AVIXA has selected Tom Danley of Danley Sound Labs as one its 2019 award winners.
3G Productions Upgrades The Pearl Concert Theater with L-Acoustics Fixtures
In conjunction with SIA Acoustics and the AV Division of 3G Productions, The Pearl Concert Theater recently underwent a significant upgrade of the theater’s A/V system with an L-Acoustics K2…
Peavey Hosts Ken Burns Documentary Screening for ‘Country Music’
Peavey presented an exclusive screening of excerpts from “Country Music,” an upcoming documentary film by Ken Burns.
Propellerhead Software Names Agevik as CEO
Propellerhead Software’s Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Niklas Agevik as CEO.
SMI Names New Management Team
Under new ownership Spector Musical Instruments (SMI) has named a new management team for the brand.
Summer NAMM to Present More Than 60 Education Sessions
At Summer NAMM, a plethora of professional development, networking, and business opportunities will take place over the course of three days at Nashville’s Music City Center (July 18–20).
NAfME and NASSP Call for Full Funding of Title II Part A in Appropriations Bills
The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) has joined with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) in calling for full funding of Title II Part A and asking…
Creedence Clearwater Revisited Headlines ‘Concert for a Cause’ to Benefit the Museum of Making Music and Friends of San Pasqual Academy
NAMM’s Museum of Making Music (MoMM) and Friends of San Pasqual Academy have joined forces to present a show from Creedence Clearwater Revisited on Wednesday, September 25, at the Belly Up Tavern, in…
Fishman Announces Consumer Instant Rebate Program for Authorized Dealers
From May 15 to June 30, Fishman is providing authorized dealers with a special Spring 2019 Consumer Instant Rebate program to stimulate sales and increase floor traffic.
Earthquaker Receives Exporter of the Year Honors
On May 6, EarthQuaker Devices founder and president Jamie Stillman and his wife, Chief Executive Officer, co-owner Julie Robbins, received honors as Exporter of the Year 2019 from the U.S.…
Showtime Sound LLC Taps CHAUVET Professional For Il Divo Tour
On the North American leg of Il Divo’s current Timeless tour, the group is being supported by a smoothly flowing and versatile lightshow anchored by CHAUVET Professional fixtures, supplied by Showtime…
IK Multimedia Offers Free Syntronik Bully Bass Synth Virtual Instrument
IK Multimedia has shared that from now through May 23, 2019, anyone who subscribes to the IK Multimedia newsletter mailing list can receive the Syntronik Bully bass synth virtual instrument…
'Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll' Opening Concert Uses Martin Audio Fixtures
Frost Productions recently supported the opening concert for New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art’s popular “Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll” exhibit with Martin Audio MLA Mini…
Mom's Music Hosts ‘Dat Ta Da Drum Day’
On Saturday, May 11, Mom's Music in Louisville celebrated International Drum Month with Dat Ta Da Drum Day.
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Celebrates 50th Anniversary with More Than Three Decades of Support from Yamaha Drum
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (NOJHF) recently marked its 50th consecutive year as a premier music event in Louisiana, with Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) serving as the…
GC Opens Landmark Store in Hawaii
Guitar Center (GC) celebrates the opening of its newest retail location – a 19,000-square-foot facility in Pearl City, Hawaii (1000 Kamehameha Hwy. Pearl City, HI 96782).
Grover Pro Joins RBI Music Family
Rhythm Band Instruments, LLC has announced the acquisition of the assets of Grover Pro Percussion, Inc.
John Packer Once Again Shortlisted for Taunton Deane Business Award
For the second year running, John Packer has been shortlisted in the Taunton Deane Business Awards.
Erica Synths Presents 13 New Modules and a New System at Superbooth 19
Erica Synths announced several new products at this year's Superbooth in Berlin: a total of 13 new modules and a new Black System II.
Korg UK Announces Restructure for Future Growth
KORG UK has announced a number of changes to position the company for continued growth and development across its portfolio of brands.
Sharon Van Etten Takes CHAUVET Professional Fixtures on U.S. Tour
Early in February, Sharon Van Etten embarked on a 16-city U.S. tour, supported by a Sam Parker lighting design anchored by CHAUVET Professional Rogue and COLORado fixtures, supplied by Squeek…