TOP TEN: Signs your store is overstocked
The local kids think you've installed a maze in-store and even the guys at Guitar Center are shaking their heads at you..... 10: You found a WW2 Japanese soldier hiding…
Nico Efthymiadis And Shure Celebrate 45-Year Partnership
This year, the N. Efthymiadis Company is celebrating its 45th year as distributor for Shure Incorporated in Greece. Owner Nico Efthymiadis accepted a special commemorative certificate from Shure President and…
POLL RESULTS: Do T&Cs put you off some brands?
For many dealers the terms and conditions and minimum stock requirements from under-pressure manufacturers can be prohibitive and sometimes unworkable within the structure of their business, casing them to turn away…
Hidersine funding music education bursaries
Hidersine has struck an education bursary agreement with the European String Teachers Association – ESTA. For every Hidersine instrument sold, Barnes and Mullins will donate to the ESTA Joan Dickson…
IN THE HOTSEAT WITH: Ryan Swift, Soar Valley Music
Large trousered, blackberry-guzzling, indie-rock hopeful, Ryan Swift from Dream Cymbals distributor Soar Valley Music is this week's hotseat guest. Name: Ryan SwiftJob Title: Advertising & marketing bod.What does that involve?…
PRS launches limited edition SE anniversary model
PRS Guitars Europe has announced the launch of the SE 30th Anniversary “Floyd” Custom 24, a limited edition of the popular SE model available in five colours. The 30th Anniversary…
Orange backs Prog gongs
Orange Amplification is continuing its brand profiling activity, as the main sponsor of this year's Progressive Music Awards. The awards return to the Underglobe venue, situated below Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, on…
RETAIL HACKS: Improvise your displays
Another time saving, money-managing shortcut from those that know all about running a store... Jon Parkinson from Taunton woodwind and brass specialist John Packer Ltd says being a bit creative with what…
Music China expands expo space
Despite dividing opinion over the future direction of its Frankfurt show, Musikmesse has promised that this year’s Music China will be the biggest yet for the Shanghai expo. Taking place…
Six-figure investment for Warwick Music
Plastic trombone manufacturer Warwick Music has secured a six-figure investment from venture capitalist firm Midven and HSBC. Warwick Music Group currently sells about 25,000 plastic pBone trombones per year, having…
Washburn launches Mini Series acoustics
Washburn has launched a new range of 3/4-sized acoustic guitars - the Washburn Comfort Mini series. The Washburn WCDM15SK, WCDM25SK and WCDM55K are 3/4 size, satin finished, dreadnought-style acoustic guitars with…
Big names back Porter & Davies system
Drum accessories specialist Porter & Davies has added a new batch of drummers endorsing its BC2 or BC Gigster drum monitoring systems. The line-up includes Zak Starkey, long time drummer…