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Hit Like A Girl Female Drumming Contest Announces Schedule and Updates for 2018

Now entering its seventh year, the 2018 edition of the Hit Like A Girl international drum contest promises to build on the success and growing popularity of the program to…

OMG Music Selected By U.S. Army to Offer Officially Licensed Products

OMG Music will now distribute officially licensed U.S. Army products to the music industry via their Henry Heller brand.

Sonny's Place Installs Ashly Audio Fixtures

Sonny's Place in Somers, Connecticut recently completed its third expansion, this time adding Ashly Audio processing and Ashly's custom iPad interface to the family fun center.

Paiste Appoints U.S. Distribution to Hal Leonard

​Paiste announced that as of January 1, 2018, Hal Leonard will serve as the premier distribution and marketing partner for Paiste instruments and related accessories in the United States.

OK Go and Andy Grammer Scheduled to Perform at The NAMM Show

The Bands@NAMM performers and schedule has been announced, featuring OK Go and Andy Grammer.

Yamaha Delivers New Piano To Hurricane Harvey Victims

Yamaha has given a new piano to Aric Harding of Houston, Texas, after Harding's own piano was ruined in Hurricane Harvey.

Bucara Percussion Brand Has a Makeover

Bucara Percussion, the African percussion specialist supplied to UK schools and colleges for over 10 years, has rebranded itself with a new logo and new product packs.

Video Highlights Framus and Warwick Landmarks

Warwick CEO Hans-Peter Wilfer has produced a special video marking the 70th anniversary of guitar brand, Framus and also 35 years of bass guitar brand, Warwick.

Dispute Sees Sudden Exit for Manuel Rodriguez III

A dispute with the Sostenible Group, which owns part of Spanish classical guitar specialist Manuel Rodriguez, has lead to its eponymous boss departing the company, leaving behind the brand name, which…

Music for All Announces Ensembles Invited to Participate in National Festival

Hailing from 20 different states, 71 concert bands, orchestras, choirs, percussion ensembles, and chamber ensembles have been selected to perform at the 27th annual Music for All National Festival, presented…

Green Love Festival Uses CHAUVET Professional Fixtures

At the Green Love festival in Novi Sad, Serbia, AVL Projekt supplied Chameleon Rental with 16 CHAUVET Professional Maverick MK1 Spot and 16 Maverick MK2 Wash luminaires for the festival’s…

Pepperdine University Uses dBTechnologies Loudspeakers at Incoming Class Event

Pepperdine University recently welcomed its 2017 incoming class using six dBTechnologies Ingenia IG4T loudspeakers pole-mounted on DVA S1518N subwoofers.

St. Louis Music Announces Promotional Postcard Giveaway

St. Louis Music (SLM) has announced that it will be sending Winter NAMM 2018 promotional post cards to over 3,000 dealers in the United States.

United Palace Installs New L-Acoustics Sound System

Loew's 175th Street Theatre, today known as United Palace, has installed a new L-Acoustics sound system.

D'Addario Foundation Presents Grant Checks to Six California Nonprofits

The D'Addario Foundation held a special ceremony to award six Los Angeles-area nonprofits grant support for their impactful efforts to deliver transformative music education in underserved communities.

Morales Joins Korg USA's Marketing Department

Korg USA has added integrated graphic designer, Norm Morales to the company's marketing department.

Portland House of Music Uses CHAUVET Professional Equipment on Shared Band Rig

At Portland House of Music, bands Strange Machines and Revibe teamed up to perform with a shared rig that featured a CHAUVET Professional anchored floor package. 

IMS Technologies Raffling Off New Speakers at Winter NAMM

IMS Technologies will be raffling off a pair of Christopher CS-1 referencing speakers at the Winter NAMM Show. Joshua Eagan, Christopher Speakers' director of sales and artist development, is providing the…

Janicek Picks Name Osiamo Exclusive Distributor for U.S.

Janicek Picks have named Osiamo their exclusive distributor for the U.S.

Faith Family Church Uses Fixtures from CHAUVET DJ for Holiday Celebration

At Faith Family Church's annual "Christmas At Faith Family" celebration on December 15, the house of worship used a lightshow designed by Aaron Cole of Goliath Lighting + Stage, incorporating CHAUVET…

GC Acquires Audio Visual Design Group

Guitar Center has announced the acquisition of the San Francisco Bay Area-based Audio Visual Design Group (AVDG).

Alvarez Welcomes J. Hayes as Brand Development Manager

St. Louis Music and Alvarez welcomes back an old friend, J. Hayes, as brand development manager for Alvarez Guitars. 

KHS America Adds Promark Sticks and Mallets to All Access Program

KHS America has added Promark sticks and mallets to their All Access program.

New International Sales Manager for Warwick

Warwick Distribution has appointed Jason McNamara as international sales manager, taking over from Florence Wilfer-Riboud.

Browne to Receive NAMM honour

The NAMM Foundation has announced that singer-songwriter Jackson Browne will receive the prestigious Les Paul Innovation Award at the 33rd Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards (NAMM TEC Awards),…

Paiste Adds Florian Alexandru-Zorn to Artist Family

Paiste has officially welcomed Florian Alexandru-Zorn to their artist family. Alexandru-Zorn has written The Complete Guide to Playing Brushes, The Brush Secret, and The Brush Revolution.

Audio-Technica Sponsors Latin Grammy Week Kickoff Event

Audio-Technica U.S., Inc., was the sponsor for the fifth annual “En La Mezcla” reception kicking off Latin GRAMMY Week.

Shure Opening Austrian Office

Shure is changing to direct distribution in Austria in the New Year, opening a new office in Schwaz, near Innsbruck.

Roland Announces First Apprenticeship Program

Roland Corporation U.S. has announced the launch of its first apprenticeship program in affiliation with The Los Angeles Film School (LAFS).

Yamaha Names Armstrong House of Worship Resource Manager

Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) has appointed Brett Armstrong to the position of House of Worship resource manager.

SSL Joins Audiotonix Group

Audiotonix has announced the acquisition of Solid State Logic (SSL) as part of its expanding Group that already includes leading audio brands DiGiCo, DiGiGrid, Calrec and Allen & Heath. 

SSL Joins Audiotonix Group

Audiotonix has announced the acquisition of Solid State Logic (SSL) as part of its expanding Group that already includes leading audio brands DiGiCo, DiGiGrid, Calrec and Allen & Heath. 

Jackson Browne to be Honored with Les Paul Innovation Award at the NAMM TEC Awards

The NAMM Foundation has announced that singer-songwriter Jackson Browne will receive the prestigious Les Paul Innovation Award at the 33rd Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards (NAMM TEC Awards), on Saturday, January 27, 2018 in Anaheim, California.

Musikmesse Drum Camp Shapes Up

Musikmesse's annual Drum Camp performance sessions are taking shape, with a number of key artists now confirmed. 

ILIO Launches Fundraiser to Benefit Victims of Ventura County Fire

ILIO has launched a fundraiser to benefit those affected by the widespread Ventura County fire.

Avid Customer Association Announces Second Annual Vote

Avid, along with Avid Customer Association (ACA) leadership, today announced the opening of the second annual ACA Vote to help prioritise Avid’s product and innovation roadmap for 2018 and beyond, as well…

Avid Customer Association Announces Second Annual Vote

Avid, along with Avid Customer Association (ACA) leadership, today announced the opening of the second annual ACA Vote to help prioritize Avid’s product and innovation roadmap for 2018 and beyond, as well…

Orange Amplification CEO Appointed as Honorary Patron of the Strawberry Field Salvation Army Campaign

Cliff Cooper, CEO and founder of Orange Amplification, has been appointed an Honorary Patron of the Strawberry Field Salvation Army campaign.

Orangle Amplification CEO Appointed as Honorary Patron of the Strawberry Field Salvation Army Campaign

Cliff Cooper, CEO and founder of Orange Amplification, has been appointed an Honorary Patron of the Strawberry Field Salvation Army campaign.

HK Audio Returns to Musikmesse

Music & Sales Professional Equipment will unveil a raft of new HK Audio products in Hall 3.1 at Prolight + Sound 2018 as the firm returns to the show after a…