Allen and Heath signs with Algam in France
Allen & Heath has picked Algam as exclusive distributor of its products in the French market.
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2015 Music Products Industry Archive
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CHAUVET Brings the DeLorean DMC-12 Back to the Future
On October 21, 2015, history caught up with itself for fans of the Back to the Future film series, and a collection of Chauvet fixtures was used to help a…
ESP Guitars Holiday Celebration 2015
ESP wants to say thank you this holiday season by sending your customers some free goodies when they purchase their next guitar from you, the authorized ESP retailer. Here's how it works:
Jeff Pumfrett
Word has reached us of the sudden death of veteran retailer Jeff Pumfrett, owner of high-end guitar store World Guitars in Gloucestershire and former owner of Machinhead Music in Hitchn.
Trade Regrets: Crane Bodine
On November 14th, we received sad news from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino:Crane Bodine passed away last night, ending a full life dedicated to music and music making!
MIA doles out annual awards
UK trade body the MIA, gave out its annual gongs at the London Hilton Metropole, with no huge surprises on the night as PMT and Barnes & Mullins walked away with the top…
Stellar line-up for London Drum Show
Next week’s London Drum Show at Olympia will see showcases and masterclasses from some of the world’s most highly regarded drummers across the two-day event.
SOMM and Musikmesse huddle up
German trade body, the Society Of Music Merchants (SOMM), says it is forming a closer working relationship with Musikmesse.
Hal Leonard to Distribute Grundorf Cases
Hal Leonard is now the distributor of select Grundorf Corporation products into North America and Canada.
Trade Regrets: Ken Ingram
On November 12th, we received the following message from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino, alerting us to the passing of industy icon Ken Ingram on November 7th:
New venture offers vintage guitar rental
A new firm called Rare Guitar Club, is offering to hire vintage and rare guitars through its online members-only operation.
Shure chief hands reins to Schyvinck
Shure Incorporated has announced that president and CEO Sandy LaMantia intends to retire, effective 1st July next year.
Harman ships new goRack PA processor
Harman is shipping its new dbx goRack Performance Processor, a loudspeaker management processor, which enables portable PA systems to be optimised for improved sound quality.
PRS adds satin finishes to new range
PRS Guitars has announced the introduction of three new S2 Standard Satin models as part of its 2016 new range.
Kyser Adds Musiquip to U.S. Distribution Team
Musiquip has announced its appointment as a distributor of Kyser Musical Products for the USA.
Crossover Artist Takes FBT on the Road
When the Phil Vaught recently needed new monitors for the 200 performances that take him all over the country, annually, he chose FBT’s StageMaxX 12ma’s for their exceptional quality, transportability and…
Guitar Center Launches New Website
Guitar Center has launched its new redesigned website at www.guitarcenter.com.
Shure Announces Planned Retirement of President & CEO LaMantia, Names Schyvinck as Successor
Shure Incorporated has announced that president and CEO Santo (Sandy) LaMantia intends to retire, effective July 1, 2016.
One week to go before Dealers' Choice voting closes
There is exactly one week to go before voting in this year’s MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards closes.
Musikmesse outlines 'new concept'
Musikmesse has, once again, outlined its new programme for next year’s show, including its new Business Meets Business hall.
UFiP cymbals opens new retail network
The Music Shipping is backing its Italian UFiP cymbals range with a major promotion which will see a number of approved stockists apppointed across the UK.
Audio Source, Inc. adds Madlener to Sales Force
Audio Source, Inc. has announced the appointment of Mike Madlener to the role of territory manager, effective August 1, 2015.
Florence guitarist joins Vox amp roster
Vox Amplification has added Rob Ackroyd, guitarist with Florence and the Machine to its artist roster.
Pigtronix adds new Echolution 2 pedals
US effects pedal brand Pigtronix has released two new versions of its Echolution 2 delay pedals.
Lumsden joins InMusic
InMusic, has appointed Jeremy Lumsden as international channel manager for global markets.
Korg takes on Spanish strap range in US
Korg USA has become the exclusive US distributor of Spanish firm RightOn's range of guitar and bass straps, which were previously unavailable in the US.
Rogues Ride High At Hyde
With a population bigger than New York’s and a colorful street scene that never quits, Mexico’s capital lives up to its reputation as North America’s “Maximum City.”
Bourns Pro Audio Gets Sean Silas Celebrity Endorsement
Bourns, Inc. announced the endorsement of its Pro Audio products by Sean Silas, guitarist for the band Hour Eleven (HR 11).
Korg USA Inc. Brings RightOn! Straps Stateside
Korg USA Inc. will be the exclusive U.S. distributor of RightOn! Straps, Europe’s premier designers of superior quality guitar and bass straps previously unavailable in the USA.
Gibson predicts 'best year ever' for new range
Gibson is confidently boasting that it will launch its best line-up of guitars ever next year and has added two new ranges - Traditional (T) and High Performance (HP).
Gibson launches Widget mic range
Gibson Brands, has launched a new range of Widget microphones by Neat Microphones.
Orange unveils Micro Dark Christmas video
Orange Amplification has teamed up with Brent Hinds from Mastodon and Killers be Killed’s Juan Montoya for a Christmas promotional video.
New compact amps from Mesa Boogie
Mesa/Boogie has announced a new compact 35 watt head and combo.
New trio from Odyssey
Brass and woodwind brand Odyssey, has added three new models introduced to the Symphonique range.
Visitor numbers up for Music China
Official figures show that his year’s Music China saw visitors numbers increase by 12 per cent year on year.
Allen & Heath adds to range with new mini-mixers
Allen & Heath has launched three new mini mixers from its ZED analogue console range, including the first ZEDi hybrid mixer/interface.
Folkestone dealer wins Tanglewood window competition
The recent Tanglewood autumn window display competition saw more than 100 dealers dressing their main showroom windows to enter.
ROUNDTABLE: Electronic drum market
MMR got together with some of the leading manufacturers and distributors in the electronic drum market to discuss coming trends and current conditions in the sector...
NAMM backs Music China conference
NAMM gave its backing to the first China Conference on Music Education with the Chinese Society for Music Education (CSME) during October’s Music China.
Shure and Grand Ole Opry Celebrate 90 Years
The Grand Ole Opry is often referred to as the “home of American music” and is known around the world for creating one-of-a-kind entertainment experiences.