NAMM Coverage · Nov 7, 2023
‘More than Just a Music Store’ – Five Star Guitars at 25
2023 represents the quarter-century mark for celebrated Beaverton, Oregon MI retailer, Five Star Guitars.
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NAMM Coverage · Nov 7, 2023
NAMM Delegation Advocates for Equity and Access to Music and Arts Education
NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, and 85 music business leaders and professionals from 41 states will arrive on Capitol…
NAMM Coverage · Oct 24, 2023
The NAMM Foundation Announces 25th Year of Best Communities for Music Education Program
For the past 25 years, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation has celebrated communities throughout the country by honoring schools and their districts with The NAMM…
NAMM Coverage · Oct 24, 2023
Dean Guitars and ddrum Title Sponsor Metal Allegiance 10th Anniversary Concert at NAMM 2024
Dean Guitars and ddrum announce sponsorship of the Metal Allegiance 10th Anniversary concert at NAMM in January.
NAMM Coverage · Oct 10, 2023
PMC Announces NAMM Foundation Support for 2023-2024 Programming
The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) is gearing up to encourage even more people to play and learn drums with support from the NAMM Foundation.
NAMM Coverage · Oct 5, 2023
IBC-Music at 30: Iain Wilson on Three Decades of MI ‘Matchmaking’
For the past 30 years, Belfast-based IBC-Music has been a globally recognized MI sourcing partner, working with brands, distributors, retailers, and suppliers. Providing well regarded consultancy services in…
NAMM Coverage · Oct 5, 2023
‘We’re in Good Shape, But the Shape is a Bit Different’: The State of the DJ Market – in Particular Multi-Channel Mixers – in 2023
The larger DJ Market was one that – understandably – took a sizable hit during pandemic-related shutdowns and subsequent supply chain challenges. As live gatherings continue to rebound…
NAMM Coverage · Oct 5, 2023
And They’re Off!
Even though it certainly still feels like summer in much of the country (It’s 81 degrees in Boston as I type this on what is, according to the…
NAMM Coverage · Sep 21, 2023
NEW beyerdynamic M Series Mic Lineup
beyerdynamic - the preferred audio brand for live music and studio professionals globally - announced that its updated M Series microphones that were first debuted at NAMM 2023,…
NAMM Coverage · Sep 19, 2023
NAMM Goodwill Tour
NAMM president & CEO John Mlynczak continues his international goodwill tour with several crucial global music organizations and leaders who have a vision for the future as they…
NAMM Coverage · Sep 19, 2023
Trade Regrets: Sammy Ash
Sammy Ash, longtime COO of Sam Ash Music, the largest family-owned music retail company in America, passed away on September 16, after battling with melanoma since his diagnosis…
NAMM Coverage · Sep 8, 2023
Riversong Guitars – A Dedication to Innovation and Quality
Innovative Canadian guitar manufacturer Riversong Guitars has been hitting well above its weight since launching in the early 2000s, earning a number of awards and accolades (including the…
NAMM Coverage · Sep 8, 2023
A Steady Burn: Ukulele Sales in 2023
Ukulele sales may not be quite as white-hot as a few years back, but it’s not as if the diminutive instruments have fallen out of favor – far…
NAMM Coverage · Sep 7, 2023
MIDI Innovation Awards Announces Livestream Event
The MIDI Association is proud to announce this year's MIDI Innovation Awards live stream event taking place on 16 September 2023 at 10 am Pacific, 1 pm Eastern…
NAMM Coverage · Sep 6, 2023
NAMM Partners with She Rocks to Expand the 2024 Event
The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) is excited to announce a new official partnership with NAMM (the National Association of Music Merchants) as the presenting sponsor of…
NAMM Coverage · Sep 5, 2023
Five Star Guitars Celebrates 25th Anniversary as a Leading Music Store in Oregon
Five Star Guitars, a renowned music store in Oregon, proudly announces its 25th anniversary of providing exceptional instruments, repair services, and lessons to musicians of all levels.
NAMM Coverage · Sep 1, 2023
Top 100 Global Retailers Recognized by NAMM
NAMM (www.namm.org/news), the world’s largest not-for-profit music trade organization representing the $17 billion music industry, announced its list of independent music product retailers to be honored at the…
NAMM Coverage · Aug 31, 2023
Trade Regrets: Betty Meyer
Betty Sue Meyer, vice president and co-founder of Meyer Music, passed away on August 23.
NAMM Coverage · Aug 30, 2023
Ocean Way Audio to Host AeroWave Listening Experience in Nashville
Ocean Way Audio is excited to announce a listening event for its groundbreaking AeroWave point-source loudspeaker system.
NAMM Coverage · Aug 24, 2023
NAMM Announces the Creation of Member Services
In August, NAMM, the world’s largest not-for-profit music trade organization representing the $17 billion music industry, introduced Member Services, a strategic initiative to elevate the value and benefits…
NAMM Coverage · Aug 16, 2023
Mark Terry Announces Retirement After 35 Years of Excellence in the Professional Audio and Musical Products Industry
Mark Terry, a distinguished figure in the professional audio and musical products industry, has announced his pending retirement after an illustrious career spanning over 35 years.
NAMM Coverage · Aug 15, 2023
Gator Launches New Bags for Storing and Transporting Audio Cables
Gator Cases is thrilled to introduce two new additions to their line of gig bags, each designed for storing and transporting a variety of audio and connector cables.
NAMM Coverage · Aug 14, 2023
BASSBOSS MK3 Arriving Now
BASSBOSS is proud to announce that the much anticipated MK3 series is now arriving to dealers nationwide.
NAMM Coverage · Aug 9, 2023
Keeping Time with Denver’s Rupp’s Drums
In late October of last year, Alex Simpson, owner of independent drum retailer Rupp’s Drums, closed on the purchase of 2045 S Holly St. in Denver, the property…