International expansion for Gremlin
Gremlin Music has added a number of new distributors for Europe and the US. Stringed instrument specialist Jam Gitarrer will distribute Ashbury products in Sweden, while Boetzkes Snaarinstrumenten will be…
New NAMM report reveals global market shares
NAMM's latest Global Report has been released, revealing the estimated market value of some 23 different countries across the world. The annual publication, created by the National Association of Music…
Yamaha Europe takes on Protection Racket
UK drum case specialist Protection Racket has made a significant change to its European distribution network, with Yamaha Europe taking on sole distribution for the range across the continent. Distribution…
Mackie launches new portable PA globally
Mackie has simultaneously launched its new portable FreePlay Personal PA worldwide. The battery powered unit features Bluetooth music streaming, a full-featured 4-channel digital mixer and a control app for iOS and Android devices. An all-in-one,…
Supro amp brand gaining global traction
Revived amp brand Supro, distributed in the UK by JHS, has gained a powerful new distribution ally in the US. Supro owner, Absara Audio has appointed KMC Music as the exclusive US distributor (www.suprousa.com)…
NAMM Foundation Grants $600,000 to Global Nonprofit Music Making and Music Education Programs
In 2015, the NAMM Foundation will invest $600,000 in grant funding into 17 global music making programs. This year’s list of grant recipients includes community, national and industry-based organizations that…
IN THE HOTSEAT WITH: Darren Power, Yamaha Europe
Our series of in-depth profiles continues with director of Yamaha's European Professional Music division, Darren Power. A man who is no stranger to forklifts and Texan Calypso... Name: Darren Power Job Title: European…
NAMM Foundation gives out international grants
The NAMM Foundation has announced it will invest $600,000 in funding to 17 music-making programs this year, including four international grants. This year’s list of grant recipients includes community, national and…
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The launch of MMR Global means a new outlet for international musical instrument market news and a chance to get your story in front of the service's rapidly growing online…
MMR Global news service launches
US trade mag MMR has extended its coverage of the international musical instrument market with the launch of its new MMR Global news service. With MMR's existing print and online…
Eminence Adds Neves to International Sales Team.
Eminence has announced the addition of music industry veteran Daniel Neves as Latin American Sales Representative.Through his manufacturers’ representative firm, Tree Media, Neves will be selling Eminence products and marketing…
Fishman Names Townsend To Head Global Retail Sales
Fishman announced that Brad Townsend has been appointed as vice president of Global Retail Sales. A longtime industry veteran, Townsend will be in charge of Fishman’s domestic and international retail…