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October 27, 2025 I Appointments

Kepma Guitars Expands National Sales Team

The growing brand has added seven industry veterans to its U.S. sales team.

October 21, 2025 I Award

The NAMM Show Wins Gold at Trade Show Executive’s 2025 Awards

The NAMM Show receives the highest honors, winning “Fastest-Growing Retail Show” and “Staying Connected Awards.”

October 20, 2025 I Event

Pearl River’s Global Piano Competition Announces Winners, New Format

The 42nd annual event continued to foster young musical talent worldwide with a new format, a distinguished advisory council and hundreds of regional stages culminating in the International Grand Final in Xiamen, China.

October 20, 2025 I Philanthropy

NAMM Opens Applications for 2026 Best Communities for Music Education

Now in its 27th year, the NAMM Foundation program recognizes school districts and individual schools for their support and commitment to music education, as well as their efforts to ensure access to music for all students as part of a well-rounded education.

October 20, 2025 I Event

Roland, DW’s OxtoberFest Event 2025 Brings 20-Plus New Product Previews

The three-day event welcomed drum retailers from across the world to the annual event, which featured a mix of new product previews, interactive roundtables and live performances.

October 15, 2025 I Appointments

Gretsch Drums Announces Leadership Transition at U.S. Production Facility

After more than 25 years of shaping the sound and reputation of Gretsch’s USA-made drums, longtime production leader Paul Cooper is passing the baton to his successor, Josh Safer.

October 14, 2025 I Appointments

Reverb Names Ben Stahl CEO

Stahl’s appointment follows his leadership roles at community-driven creator platforms SoundCloud and Vimeo.

October 13, 2025 I Event

Martin Guitar Hosts 1st Sustainability Summit

The daylong event brought together more than 100 artists, industry leaders, educators, and sustainability advocates to explore real-world solutions at the intersection of music and environmental responsibility.