News
July 17, 2025 I Award, Event
NAMM Rebrands Dealer Awards as ‘Retail Awards’
In addition to the rebrand, NAMM has added two new categories: Best Omnichannel Operation and Best Music Lesson Program.
July 17, 2025 I Distribution
ESP Guitars Distributes Morley Pedals in Latin America
The distribution agreement covers all of Mexico, Central America and South America.
July 17, 2025 I Supply
PRS Guitars Opens 2026 Pulse Artist Program Applications
The current class includes a record number of artists.
July 17, 2025 I Appointments
DPA Microphones Adds Mid-Atlantic Regional Sales Manager
In his new role, Kontopanos will oversee sales of DPA Microphones, Austrian Audio and Wisycom solutions.
July 17, 2025 I Partnership
Sweetwater Partners with We Make Noise for Songwriting, Production Camp
The three-day songwriting and production camp for female artists will take place on Sweetwater’s campus in Fort Wayne, Indiana, from August 29–31.
July 14, 2025 I Appointments
Yamaha Appoints Nishida to Executive Officer, Senior Vice President of Audio
In this newly created role, Sotaro Nishida will oversee both the consumer audio and professional audio departments, focusing on enhancing customer satisfaction while expanding the breadth and depth of Yamaha’s audio solutions.
July 14, 2025 I Event
NEMC, Alfred Host Hands-On Music Education Workshop
The workshop was focused on practical strategies for classroom teaching, included a new sheet music reading session and offered tips and techniques for working with student percussionists, as well as how to best maintain and repair percussion equipment.
July 14, 2025 I Appointments
OMG Music Adds Misha Guiffre as Sales, Marketing Director
The industry veteran brings 21 years of experience building independent dealer networks.
