News

March 23, 2020 I Closure

Gibson Temporarily Ceases US Operations

Gibson has announced the temporary closing of its U.S. operations, headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, on March 22, due to concern over the coronavirus. The…

March 19, 2020 I Legal

Heritage Takes Legal Action Against Gibson

Heritage Guitars has officially taken legal action against Gibson Brands over alleged trademark infringement since Gibson changed ownership in 2018. Heritage…

March 18, 2020 I Coronavirus

RPMDA Canceled Due to Coronavirus

The Retail Print Music Dealers Association announced today that it is canceling the 2020 RPMDA Convention, which had been scheduled April 30-May 3, in New…

March 17, 2020 I

NAMM Foundation Offers Free Webinar

The NAMM Foundation, along with its partners and music teachers, is offering a free webinar titled Bridging the Gap: Teaching and Learning Music Online, in…

March 16, 2020 I Coronavirus

Korg, Moog Music Offer Free Apps Amidst Coronavirus Shutdowns

Synthesizer companies Moog Music and Korg are making two musical apps free amid widespread cancellations and quarantine measures due to the coronavirus.…

March 12, 2020 I Coronavirus

NASMD Canceled Over COVID-19

The National Association of School Music Dealers announced today, March 12, that it canceled its 2020 Convention, which was scheduled March 25 to 28 in St.…

March 11, 2020 I Coronavirus

Avid Cancels Connect 2020 Over Coronavirus

On March 10, in response to the coronavirus outbreak, media technology leader Avid announced its decision to cancel participation in all trade conferences and…

March 04, 2020 I Coronavirus

Frankfurt Musikmesse Postponed Indefinitely Over Coronavirus

MI trade show Frankfurt Musikmesse, which had been scheduled for April 1-4, has been postponed indefinitely due to concerns over the spread of Covid-19,…