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Music Products Industry News February 18, 2026

NAMM 2026: The Industry Finds its Groove Again

“The 2026 NAMM Show once again delivered an incredible week of unity and energy for our global NAMM members, and while showcasing products are an important element of the show,…

MMR Staff
Feb 18, 2026
Music Products Industry News February 18, 2026

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(MMR-2026-02-TOC) Dept: TOC++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Upfront Q&A Josh Vittek of VittekPR: Part II xxThe conclusion of our chat with Josh Vittek, founder of VittekPR, who works closely with musical instrument and pro audio companies…

MMR Staff
Feb 18, 2026
Music Products Industry News February 18, 2026

Samson Appoints Ty Vaughn Head of Product Development

Samson Distribution LLC, a leader in professional audio solutions, today announced the appointment of Ty Vaughn as Head of Product Development. In this role, Vaughn will lead the company’s product…

MMR Staff
Feb 18, 2026
Music Products Industry News February 18, 2026

Yamaha Announces Xeno Artist Model 20th Anniversary Sweepstakes

Yamaha is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its renowned Xeno Artist Model trumpets with a nationwide sweepstakes offering trumpet players the chance to win one of the world's most respected professional…

MMR Staff
Feb 18, 2026
Music Products Industry News February 17, 2026

Martin Audio ADORN Pendants Elevate Audio Across Polish Hospitality Venues

Martin Audio’s Polish distributor, Phono Media, has successfully deployed ADORN Series pendant speakers across a range of hospitality projects, with ACP-55T solutions installed in multiple restaurants to deliver premium audio…

MMR Staff
Feb 17, 2026
Music Products Industry News February 17, 2026

The Music People Announces the Passing of Founder Jim Hennessey

The Music People today announced with deep sadness the passing of its founder and former owner, Jim Hennessey, a visionary entrepreneur whose influence helped shape the modern musica ccessories industry.Jim…

MMR Staff
Feb 17, 2026
Music Products Industry News February 17, 2026

HK Audio Celebrates International Partners

Ahead of ISE 2026, HK Audio celebrated the achievements of its international distribution partners with its annual Distributor Awards. Partners from all over the world gathered at the international distributor…

MMR Staff
Feb 17, 2026
Music Products Industry News February 12, 2026

The Snare Drum Is Having a Moment (Again)

If the drum kit is a drummer’s vehicle, the snare is the steering wheel. It’s the part they actually drive. And in today’s MI market, the snare drum segment is once…

MMR Staff
Feb 12, 2026