Red Dog hosts Larrivée
Red Dog Music Leeds (formerly Production Room) is staging a showcase of Larrivée acoustic guitars on 22nd October .
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Roland 909 Day - Part I
On September 9 Roland hosted, “The Future. Redefined. – Unleash Your Creativity.” The unique live streaming launch event debuted 30 new products, including new synthesizers, digital pianos, electronic drums, DJ…
KMC Music Debuts Two New Pro Audio Bundles To Help Create In-Store Pro Audio Departments
Accelerating its commitment to help retailers quickly build their in-store Pro Audio business, KMC Music introduced two exciting new ways for dealers to create a more engaging in-store Pro Audio…
NAMM’S Museum of Making Music Partners with Martin Guitar to Celebrate 100th Anniversary of the Dreadnought
Beginning October 8, the Museum of Making Music will present a special exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Martin Dreadnought guitar, perhaps the most iconic and influential American acoustic…
Line 6 Now Exclusively Distributed by Hal Leonard
Hal Leonard and Line 6 have made a joint announcement that effective October 1, 2016, Hal Leonard will be the exclusive distributor of all Line 6 products in the U.S.…
Vintage launches Roger Williams electro-acoustic crossover
JHS' Vintage guitar label has launched a new electro-acoustic model from luthier, Roger Williams.
Double thumbs up for Warwick
Pbone plastic trombone creator Warwick Music, has received two business and product awards in the last two weeks.
SJC Custom Drums Welcomes Frank Zummo of Sum 41, Krewella, and Street Drum Corps
SJC Custom Drums announced the addition of Frank Zummo to the SJC family. “I’ve been a huge fan of Frank’s drumming career for a long time,” said Mike Ciprari co-founder…
Tuacahn Center for the Arts Comes Back to L-Acoustics
Tuacahn Center for the Arts, employed an L-Acoustics dV-DOSC sound system over the past 10 years. Beginning this year, the 42,000-square-foot arts center located in the mouth of Utah’s Padre…
KorgEDU Launches New Dedicated Website for Educators
Korg USA launched their new website dedicated for KorgEDU, www.education.korg.com. The site is user and mobile friendly, easy to navigate and includes access to informative videos, downloadable lesson plans, Fundraising…
Bob Moog Foundation Celebrates 10th Anniversary
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, the Bob Moog Foundation releases an interactive, historical timeline tracing nearly four decades of Moog-related catalogs.
Aluna George Employs Bandit Lites
Aluna George, the electronic music duo hailing from London hit the American touring and festival circuit outfitted with gear from Bandit Lites.
New Gibson Bonamassa signature models
Blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa has joined forces with Gibson Brands once again to announce the limited release of the Epiphone Polymist Gold Firebird I and the Epiphone Tobacco Sunburst Firebird…
Eastman Music to Distribute Backun Clarinets
Eastman Music Company has announced that they have entered into a longterm exclusive distribution agreement with Backun Musical Services, manufacturer of clarinets and woodwind accessories, to bring the Backun line…
5th NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia
NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia (September 14-17) concluded after four days of events, demonstrations, meetings, professional development opportunities, and exhibitions.
Final Day to Nominate Music & Arts Educator of the Year
Music & Arts continues to recognize music educators through its annual Music & Arts Music Educator of the Year award. Friday, September 30th is the last day to submit a nomination.
Music China 2016 Fringe Program Confirmed
Following the show’s theme of business networking, music education and culture appreciation, Music China’s fringe program is set to engage show participants with content-rich forums, workshops, master classes, stage performances,…
Trade Regrets: Richie Pidanick
On Septemer 28th, we received the following sad news from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino about longtime GC vet, Richie Pidanick:Sad news is swirling around the industry with the loss of…
Russian show continues growth
NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia continues to grow steadily, with an 11 per cent increase in visitor numbers this year, according to the organiser.
BAE moves into stompbox market
BAE Audio has launched its first guitar stompbox, Hot Fuzz, at the AES show currently taking place in Los Angeles.
COMMENT: Save the Alley
The campaign to save London's musical epicentre Denmark Street, better known as Tin Pan Alley, struggles on, and it is a struggle that affects all those who make a living out…
Sennheiser debuts HD280 cans at AES
Sennheiser debuted its enhanced its classic HD 280 PRO monitoring headphones with a new design and improved comfort for the wearer at the AES Convention in Los Angeles.
SSL launches Nucleus2 DAW controller
At the recent AES in Los Angeles, Solid State Logic launched Nucleus2 a new version of its professional DAW controller, audio interface and studio monitoring hub.
New global sales chief for Martin
Martin Guitar has a new global head of sales - Mitchell Nollman.
Apogee launches new Element series
Apogee has launched a new audio interface range - The Element Series.
PMT readies Nottingham store opening
PMT will be opening its14th store on Huntingdon Street, Nottingham, this weekend (Saturday 1st October).
Denmark Street store sells $1m guitar
Denmark Street Guitars has laid claim to making the most expensive guitar sale ever of over $1m.
City of Culture takes it to the bridge
Hull's Humber Bridge is to be turned into a giant musical instrument as part of its 2017 City of Culture celebrations.
Pigtronix shrinks Compression pedal favourite
Effects brand Pigtronix has revamped its Philosopher’s Tone Compression Pedal, introducing a more compact version.
New look Music Production Expo looms
The Music Production Expo moves to a new home when it returns on 18th-19th November 2016.
Fender opens new Hollywood facility
Fender has opened a new facility in Hollywood that the firm believe will help it extend its digital product offering.
ZZ Top guitar backs Orange pedal
Orange Amplification has signed ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons as an ambassador for the Orange Bax Bangeetar pedal.
Canadian firm seals neck technology patent
Canadian firm Riversong Guitars has secured a worldwide patent for its NeckNology system, which allows players to quickly adjust the string height on the guitar.
New Regal Tip signature sticks
Regal Tip has signed drummer Glen Sobel to create a new set of signature sticks - The Sobelizer.
BBIC expands to new HQ
The British Band Instrument Company (BBIC) has relocated to expanded premises in Edgware.
Sennheiser cues up AES mic unveilings
Sennheiser and Neumann are launching a new range of mics at the forthcoming AES Convention in Los Angeles.
JHS adds new Angel recorder range
JHS has launched a new recorder range from established educational instrument manufacturer Angel.
AKG launches new vocal mic
AKG and UK distributor Sound Technology have announced the availability of the new AKG C7 reference condenser vocal microphone.
Musikmesse outlines Brandworld package
Muskimesse has released more details of its much-vaunted Brandworld concept for guitar and drum brands.