New European boss for Yamaha
Yamaha has appointed Thomas Schoepe as its new European president. Schoepe, formerly vice-president, head of administration for the company, replaces Mr. Sasaki who will be returning to Japan to retire…
May Is International Drum Month
Shannon Larkin, drummer for rock band Godsmack, is the 2015 Celebrity Spokesperson for the International Drum Month (IDM) “Roadie for a Day” prize. One lucky winner will have the opportunity…
Warwick Handling European Distribution for Aquila
As of March 1st, renowned ukulele strings producer Aquila Strings has entered into an exclusive European distribution product through Warwick/D-Distribution. Region covered under the arrangement include Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxemburg, Lichtenstein,…
European Beat: Audio Firms Join Together
A new European audio firm has been set up, following the joining of two Swiss companies and an Italian loudspeaker manufacturer.The Schertler group comprises Schertler SA, Swiss manufacturer of high…
European Beat: MBO for Cordial
German cable manufacturer Cordial has a new owner after a management buy out which saw MD Francois Rousies take control of the company.Cordial was founded 20 years ago by Neutrik…
European Beat: Alphasphere Maker Turns to Crowdfunding
It’s hard to get funding for business ventures these days, when banks are keener to give out bonuses to directors than to entrepreneurs.That’s why ambitious electronic instrument designer Nu Desine…
European Beat: Line 6 Plans Take Shape
In other Yamaha news, it has begun the process of integrating Line 6 into its distribution network and will now be distributing the range out of its 13 European offices.More…
European Beat: Yamaha Launches New-look Flagship Store
One of the UK’s best-known and well-established music retailers has undergone a transformation as part of Yamaha’s overhaul of its dealer network.The Yamaha-owned Chappell of Bond Street in London (which…
European Beat: We Already Knew This, Right?
A recent UK poll showed that women think musicians are the best in bed, beating models and personal trainers. Well, naturally.The survey, carried out by Illicitencounters.com asked over 500 females…
European Beat: Busy JHS Takes Two
UK distributor JHS has just taken on two very different lines.French brass and woodwind accessories specialist BG has chosen it as its UK distributor. It has a range of more…
European Beat: Peavey Finds a Safe Pair of Hands
The answer to last month’s quiz question as to whom, if anyone, would take on the Peavey brand in the UK was Barnes & Mullins, which revealed the exclusive deal…
European Beat: New Chapter for Blackstar
British amp brand Blackstar has set up a new distribution division called Dist-X Distribution and has made the Alvarez guitar brand its first signing.The firm has taken on exclusive UK…