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June 26, 2026 I Award

Sweetwater Reaches No. 4 Spot of ‘Top 100 Most Inspiring Workplaces’ for 2026

The online music instrument retailer earned four special recognition badges for culture, employee experience, inclusion and wellbeing.

June 25, 2026 I Appointments

Gibson Makes Planned Leadership Transition, Names Rohosy Interim CEO

President and CEO Cesar Gueikian will move into a strategic board of directors and advisory role.

June 24, 2026 I Event

GC Inducts Billy Idol, Steve Stevens into its Hollywood Rockwalk

Idol and Stevens commemorated the occasion with a handprint ceremony outside the store, joining more than 150 artists and innovators who have been honored by the Rockwalk since its founding in 1985.

June 22, 2026 I Legal

Thomann Sues Fender Over Cease-and-Desist Campaign

The retailer has also confirmed that its sub-brand Harley Benton received a cease-and-desist letter from Fender.

June 22, 2026 I Philanthropy

RATstands Marks 50 Years with Community Program for Music Education

As part of this milestone, RATstands will donate £10,000 (approximately $13,200) worth of products to charities, schools and non-profit organizations across the U.K. and internationally.

June 15, 2026 I Event

NAMM NeXT Europe 2026 Elevates Global MI Strategic Vision

The executive summit united top companies and leaders from musical instruments, pro-audio and live event communities in Europe.

June 15, 2026 I Event

Guitar Center to Induct Billy Idol, Steve Stevens into its Hollywood Rockwalk

The rock duo will be honored for their songs that defined an era, their four-decades long partnership and a legacy still heard in Guitar Center stores worldwide.

June 12, 2026 I Legal

Armadillo Enterprises Announces Voluntary Chapter 11 Reorganization

The company issued a statement saying all existing orders, dealer relationships and customer commitments will continue to be honored without interruption.