PMC Launches 25th Anniversary Year at Annual January Meeting
The PMC (Percussion Marketing Council) welcomes all industry professionals to attend the annual percussion industry’s meeting as it launches its 25th anniversary celebration year and three new market development growth initiatives.…
NAMM Joins World-ETF
NAMM has joined the World-ETF, the World Entertainment Technology Federation. The organization joins fellow international industry associations, Entertainment Services and Technology Association (ESTA), Professional Lighting and Sound Association (PLASA), and…
Wilson, founder of Sound Technology and first UK director of NAMM, Announces Retirement
Robert Wilson – the founder of Sound Technology, the first UK director of NAMM, and a member of the Board of the MIA since 1975 – has officially retired from…
A Century-Old ‘Complex Challenge:’ Thomastik-Infeld Celebrates 100 Years of String-Making
A few years ago, MMR dedicated significant coverage to American MI companies – both retailers and suppliers – who had joined the “Century Club.” This October, MMR turns our attention…
The Lost Apprentice Model
Photo via Lukas from Pexels “Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore” (“The Wizard of Oz”) When it comes to understanding the marketplace, everyone has an opinion regarding…
What’s Your Business Worth?
Photo by Nattanan Kanchanaprat We think we are better looking than we are. We think we drive better than we do. And we think our business is worth more than…
Hal Leonard’s Larry Morton
In late June of this year, it was officially announced that longtime Hal Leonard CEO Keith Mardak would be stepping down, with Larry Morton assuming the titles of president and…
CITES Issues Official Notification for Dalbergia Annotation Change
On October 3, CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) issued an official notification stating that the effective date for the musical instrument exemption from…
2020 She Rocks Awards Honorees Announced
The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) has announced the honorees for the 2020 She Rocks Awards, which will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, January 17 at the House of Blues…
The Best Communities for Music Education Sought by The NAMM Foundation
The NAMM Foundation is seeking school districts and schools with an exemplary commitment to music education to be recognized as part of the Foundation’s Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) program. Now…
SWIM Scholarship Deadline Extended to October 4
The NAMM Show SWIM (Smart Women In Music Fund) Scholarship deadline has been extended to Friday, October 4. To be eligible, applicants must be women who: have at least three…
Music China 2019’s Fringe Program
In less than one month, the fairground at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre will open its doors to kick off the 18th edition of Music China. Visitors and exhibitors…