Curleigh to Straighten Out Gibson Brands
Gibson Brands has appointed former Levi Strauss chief, James “JC” Curleigh as its new president and chief executive officer. Curleigh joins Gibson from the iconic jeans company where he served as…
Anthem Sells Music Magazines
Singapore-based publisher BandLab Technologies, has acquired The Guitar Magazine and MusicTech magazines from Anthem Publishing. The editorial and commercial teams for both brands will continue to operate in the UK. The deal also includes…
D’Addario Adds Govan to Artist Roster
D’Addario has announced the signing of virtuoso guitarist Guthrie Govan to the D’Addario Artist Roster. Govan, over the years, has worked with a variety of bands, including, Asia, GPS, The…
Gibson Names Curleigh as President & CEO, Appoints New Senior Leadership
Gibson Brands, Inc. has announced the appointment of James “JC” Curleigh as president and chief executive officer. Curleigh joins Gibson from Levi Strauss & Co., where he served as president…
Tanglewood Revisits Window Display Promotion
Following on from last year’s successful Tanglewood Window Display promotion, won by Plectrums, Pens & Paints in Folkstone (pictured), Tanglewood has now launched its 2018 competition. Tanglewood dealers have been…
JHS Launches New Wireless Mic System
JHS has launched a new wireless mic system – The Xvive XU3 Microphone Wireless System (RRP £249) – has been specially developed to offer a high performance alternative to traditional microphone…
Orange Signs Rough Trade Deal
Orange Amplification is partnering with music retailer Rough Trade to provide sound equipment for in-store artist performances. The firm’s three Rough Stage live stage areas are now equipped with an amplification…
D’Addario Shares New Guitar Power Episode
D’Addario just released Episode 2 of Guitar Power, featuring Nigerian guitar idol Mdou Moctar. You can view the new video here. The upcoming schedule also includes episodes with Daniel Lanois, Yvette Young,…
ZOOM North America Hosts SUNY Potsdam Reception
Pictured left to right, SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Kristen Esterberg, Dr. Michael Sitton, Dean of the Crane School of Music, and Scott Goodman, Distinguished Alumnus (’79) and CEO of ZOOM…
Müller appointed Director of Marketing Communication for Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound
Dr. Hendrik Müller has been appointed sirector of the Marketing Communication Department of Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound with effect from October 1 2018. Accordingly, he is now responsible for…
New Face for Musikmesse/Prolight
Dr Hendrik Müller has been appointed Director of the Marketing Communication Department of Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound. He is now responsible for the strategic conception, development and implementation of…
Orange Launches Limited Edition White Crush
To celebrate its 50th Anniversary Orange Amplification is issuing a limited edition White Crush 20. For a limited time only the Crush 20 will be available finished in a pristine white basket weave…