News

June 26, 2025 I Appointments

Fender Music Korea to Lead Direct Market Operations Under New General Manager

Fender Music Korea’s purpose is to align more closely with FMIC’s global strategies, providing access to FMIC brands while ensuring consistency in marketing, customer service, and artist support, and managing all aspects of sales, artist relations, and direct-to-consumer outreach to drive growth in Korea

June 23, 2025 I Distribution

American Music & Sound Becomes Exclusive U.S. Distributor of Ecler DJ

Effective immediately, AM&S will serve as the exclusive distributor of Ecler DJ products throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

June 23, 2025 I Award

Ensemble Performing Arts Receives ‘Best Places to Work in Denver’ Recognition

The company ranked sixth among “large” companies, defined as having 50-149 employees working in the Denver metro.

June 23, 2025 I Award

John Packer’s Managing Director Meets King Charles III

The reception came after John Packer Musical Instruments won the King’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category, recognizing the outstanding international growth of the business.

June 23, 2025 I Event

Pearl River Guitars Participates in MidSouth Nostalgia Festival

During the three-day festival, attendees were treated to appearances by brand spokesman and country artist Keith Burns, who signed autographs, took part in celebrity Q&A panels and performed at the Saturday night banquet on his Pearl River guitar.

June 20, 2025 I Acquisition

Cosonic Acquires Beyerdynamic

The Chinese audio company purchased the 100-year-old audio brand for approximately $140 million.

June 16, 2025 I Anniversary, Event

House of Guitars Celebrates 60 Years

On June 13, the store held a surprise in-store performance by singer-songwriter Will Wood in celebration of the anniversary.

June 16, 2025 I Acquisition

Two Old Hippies Announces Sale of Breedlove, Bedell Guitars

Nashville-based artists and music industry advocates Pete Mroz and Shannon Pollard will take over the brands.