Bill’s Music Turns 50
When you walked into Bill’s Music in the 1960s, one of the first things you’d see is owner, Bill Higgins, greeting you. When you walk into Bill’s Music today, 50…
Four Ideas to Help You “Get on the Good Foot” in 2016
Yes, it’s that time of year, and we trust any suggestion from James Brown! So, here come the resolutions and pledges to improve over last year’s successes or shortcomings. This…
BEST OF 2015: Part Four
The final part of our round-up of the year sees further international growth for British brands, growth of a new online outlet for music products and a new audio distribution…
BEST OF 2015: Part three
The third part of our round-up of the year sees much change in the exhibition space and a couple of rare British success stories… Gear4Music debut financials Turnover up in…
BEST OF 2015: Part two
Our bumper review of the year’s news continues with another mix of good and bad news, new additions and departures… Faith reaches Africa Burgeoning UK guitar brand, Faith Guitars, reaches…
BEST OF 2015: Part one
Yes, it’s that time of the year when we take a look back at the headlines of the previous 12 months, the most vital of which was, of course, the launch…
Porter and Davies tech on tour
Both the Porter & Davies BC2 and the KT Platform have been accompanying Grammy nominated Lianne La Havas on her latest European tour. Jay Sikora (Drums & BC2) and James…
NAMM highlights boutique pedal market growth
Demand for customised, unique sound is driving fretted products and effects sales to a seven-year high, while fuelling a new wave of boutique pedal builders, according to NAMM. Over the…
New UK chief for Fender
Following Graeme Mathieson’s step to European chief, Fender GBI has promoted Jim O’Connor to the position of general manager. O’Connor joined the firm in 2008 as a district sales manager and was…
Learn To Play Day build-up starts
Music For All has officialy fired the starter’s gun on Learn To Play Day, which will take place on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th March next year. LTPD raises the profile…
32nd Annual Fifty Dealer/Fifty State Review & Forecast
ALABAMA Art’s Music Shop Montgomery How did 2015 compare to 2014 for your store? Our 2015 rental season was up (over 2014) – More students signing up for band and…
23rd Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
The 2015 Dealers’ Choice Awards saw a comprehensive overhaul of the entire nomination and voting process. Safeguards are now in place to ensure against “ballot stuffing” (multiple votes from the…