Fishman Creates New Retail Packaging
Fishman has just launched distinctive new retail packaging for its acoustic amplification products. Developed in collaboration with White Ink, a NYC-based full service branding and design agency, the packaging retains…
KMC Music Become Exclusive United States Distributor of Rhythm Tech Percussion Products and Accessories
The acquisition, completed last month, makes KMC Music the sole United States distributor of Rhythm Tech percussion products and accessories, according to KMC Music president Mark Terry. “JAM Industries is…
Studiomaster shipping low-cost monitor/PA system
Studiomaster is now shipping the new LIVESYS5 portable micro -PA and stage monitor throughout Europe. Measuring 290x210x175mm and weighing in at 3.3kg – the 150W self-powered, integrated mixer, speaker system can be…
German trade bodies move in together
Five of Germany’s musical trade bodies and associations are now together under one roof, having moved to a new shared building in Berlin. The German Music Publishers’ Association (DMV), the…
NUVO opens U.S. Sales and Distribution Center
After three years of steady growth in the U.S., Nuvo has opened the doors of its new sales and distribution center in Boston. “It’s been exciting to come to NAMM,…
Barnes and Mullins adds Ocarina line
Barnes & Mullins has added the Ocarina Workshop’s six-hole version of the easy to play Ocarina – The Oc – to its range. Based upon the traditional English four-hole Ocarina, The…
Music China – This Week!
This year’s Music China is promised to be all-encompassing. Asia’s preeminent trade show, which will open next week from October 14 – 17, features 1,782 exhibitors from 30 countries and…
US DEALER FOCUS: Digital keyboard sales under pressure
We polled more than 300 US dealers to get their thoughts on the current state of the digital keyboard and piano market. Though it’s a complaint heard frequently with respect…
KMC Music is Now Exclusive U.S. Distributor of Rhythm Tech
KMC Music (www.kmcmusic.com) recently announced that parent company JAM Industries (www.jamindustries.com) has acquired Rhythm Tech (www.rhythmtech.com). The acquisition, completed last month, makes KMC Music the sole United States distributor of…
Tin Pan Alley campaign calls for musicians to stand up for it
Organisers of the Save Tin Pan Alley campaign, which aims to maintain London’s Denmark Street’s status as a centre for the music trade, have called for more support from musicians…
Trade Regrets: Dick Ellis
On October 4th, we received the following from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino: In 1946, just a few years after marrying the love of his life, Polly, Dick Ellis opened a…
Casio Music: Hitting All The Right Notes
2015 marks Casio’s 35th year in business, and they’ve come a long way since their humble beginnings in 1980. This has been a banner year for the company in many…