John Packer Musical Instruments Visited by Lord-Lieutenant After King’s Award Win
Celebrations were in order for John Packer Musical Instruments, the UK-based musical instrument manufacturer, distributor and retailer, recently as the company welcomed a very special guest after its King’s Award…
Alhambra, Sadowsky, and Warwick to be Distributed by Yorkville Sound for Canada
Yorkville Sound is proud to announce that it is now the exclusive Canadian distributor for Alhambra Guitars, one of the world’s leading names in handcrafted Spanish classical and flamenco instruments.…
Solid State Logic Appoints Murt Whelan Sound as Rental & Resale Partner for SSL Live Products in Ireland, Commercial Audio to Distribute SSL in Slovakia
Solid State Logic announces that Murt Whelan Sound (MWS Ltd) will serve as its Rental & Resale Partner for SSL Live products in Ireland, further enhancing access to SSL Live…
PRS Guitars Announces Another Record High with Sixth Annual Pulse Artist Roster
PRS Guitars recently announced its largest roster in the six-year history of the PRS Pulse Artist program. Nearly 6% bigger than last year, the class of 2026 comprises 145 artists…
2025 MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards Ballot
Over the summer, you selected the instruments and musical gear that were to be nominees in the 33rd Annual MMR Dealers’ Choice awards — now you get to vote on the…
Alesis Drums Introduces Nitro Ultimate Kit + Full Drum Ecosystem
Alesis® Drums, a leader in electronic drum kits, has announced the Nitro® Ultimate, a comprehensive nine-piece electronic drum kit engineered for ultimate playability and versatility, alongside the Nitro® Amp Pro,…
Casio Expands Celviano Digital Piano Line with Elegant New Gray Beige Finish
Casio has announced that three of its acclaimed Celviano digital piano models—the AP-750, AP-S450, and AP-S200—will each feature a stunning new Gray Beige finish. These new options will be available…
Expect the Unexpected!
by Menzie Pittman What are the necessary mind-sets to succeed in today’s music business? Rule Number 1: Expect the unexpected! Whenever a curious retailer or a rising musician asks me…
GAMA Elects New Board Members
The Guitar and Accessories Marketing Association (GAMA) board members have elected one new Board of Director member during their most recent meeting. This would make a total of five new…
Hal Leonard Secures Exclusive Worldwide Distribution of Bruce Springsteen Sheet Music
Hal Leonard, a Muse Group company, is proud to announce that, effective immediately, it is the exclusive publisher of Bruce Springsteen sheet music, through a new agreement with Sony Music…
Sweetwater Named Among Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces for 2025
Sweetwater, the number one online retailer for music makers, has been named a Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplace for 2025. This enviable recognition is reserved for organizations that go beyond…
Registration for The 2026 NAMM Show Is Now Open as the Stage is Set for a Historic Gathering
NAMM has announced that the online registration for the 2026 NAMM Show is now live and ongoing allowing global members to register immediately. The music industry will gather January 20-24,…