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May 11, 2026 I Event

Make Music Day 2026 to Take Place Across 150-Plus Cities

The annual global celebration kicks off on June 21 with thousands of free outdoor events, bringing people of all ages and skill levels together to make music.

May 11, 2026 I Award

Sweetwater Receives Mental Health America Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health

Sweetwater joins a select group of organizations recognized for their commitment to fostering psychologically safer and supportive environments for employees.

May 04, 2026 I Event

George’s Music Hosts Martin Guitar Night

The ‘An Evening with Chris Martin’ event was a sold-out, standing-room-only evening.

May 04, 2026 I Retail

Guitar Center Relaunches Musician’s Friend as Off-Price Outlet

Musician’s Friend consolidates overstock, open-box and selected excess inventory and offers launch discounts up to 45%

May 04, 2026 I Retail, Supply

NAMM CEO to Address Government Panel on Tariffs Impact on MI Industry

NAMM was selected to provide critical business analysis to the USTR Section 301 Committee during four days of testimonies.

May 01, 2026 I Retail

Guitar Center Brings Back Drum-Off Competition

After a 10-year hiatus, auditions are now open at GC stores nationwide.

April 26, 2026 I Technology

D’Addario Launches Players Circle Gear Collection

The digital feature within the Players Circle platform is designed to replace musician’s fragmented spreadsheets and handwritten gear lists.

April 26, 2026 I Award

NAMM Foundation Honors 2026 ‘Best Communities for Music Education’

Now in its 27th year, The NAMM Foundation’s annual program spotlights communities providing equitable access to music education for every student.