News
August 25, 2026 I Award
Music Inc. Opens Applications for ‘MI 5 Under 45’ 2026 Class
Similar to a ‘40 Under 40’ program, the annual awards highlight young leaders in the Mi industry.
August 25, 2026 I Appointments
PM Music Center Welcomes New Marketing Manager
Szopinski will lead PM Music Center’s marketing efforts, including strategy, branding, marketing communications and social media.
August 25, 2026 I Distribution
RAD Distribution Announces Global Partnership with BABICZ
The partnership’s goal is to expand Babicz FCH’s guitar hardware OEM presence, increase access and availability as an aftermarket choice, and provide faster service and support for customers worldwide.
August 20, 2026 I Appointments
Guitar Center Music Foundation Appoints New CEO, Executive Director
Valeisha Butterfield, a former Recording Academy/Grammys co-president and Google executive, will lead the foundation’s new era of growth, access and opportunity for musicians and music communities globally.
August 17, 2026 I Opening
Gibson to Open Gibson Garage Las Vegas in 2027
The 9,000-square-foot Gibson Garage Las Vegas will bring together Gibson craftsmanship, rare and collectible guitars, live performances, music history, art and vintage design.
August 17, 2026 I Event
NAMM Announces Expanded 2027 Show Schedule
NAMM will add several new education features, including Tuesday’s NAMM Music Education Advocacy Summit, Wednesday’s NAMM AI Marketing Summit and Thursday’s NAMM Sync Summit.
August 17, 2026 I Appointments
RCF USA Appoints New Product Specialist, System Engineer
Curtis will provide loudspeaker system design and application support for RCF’s growing network of consultants, integrators and sales partners while also leading the development of technical training, educational content and customer-focused resources across the company’s professional audio portfolio.
August 13, 2026 I Legal
NAMM Issues Statement on Section 232 Addition of Brass-wind Instruments
NAMM President and CEO John Mlynczak appeared on CNN to discussed the repercussions of the new tariffs.
