News
February 10, 2026 I Appointments
JAM Industries USA Appoints David Ungar Head of Artist Relations
In his role at JAM Industries, Ungar will lead artist and entertainment relations initiatives across the company’s portfolio of musical instrument brands.
February 09, 2026 I Acquisition
Vista Musical Instruments Relaunches Kenny’s Music
Vista has confirmed the acquisition of the intellectual property, brand assets and goodwill of the Scottish MI retailer.
February 09, 2026 I Legal
Native Instruments Enters Preliminary Insolvency
Native Instruments has entered preliminary insolvency proceedings. The company — which owns iZotope, Brainworx and Plugin Alliance — has stated that operations are continuing as normal.
February 02, 2026 I Retail
Sweetwater Reports Record-Breaking 2025
The company reported serving 1.7 million customers with a total revenue of $1.86 billion — its sixth year in a row topping the $1B mark.
February 02, 2026 I Event, Philanthropy
On-Stage Donates 2026 NAMM Booth to Music Will, Anaheim School District
This year’s annual donation of On-Stage’s NAMM show booth gear went to directly benefit the Anaheim Elementary School District (AESD).
January 28, 2026 I Event
NAMM Reports 60K-Plus Attendees, 5.4K Brands at 2026 Show
Featuring five days of education, live concerts and special events, the show saw some 60,000-plus attendees, including 8,760-plus international attendees from 122 countries and some 5,400-plus brands, a 25% increase over 2025’s show.
January 26, 2026 I Appointments, Event
NAMM Announces 8 New Board Members
The new members were announced during NAMM’s annual meeting of members during The 2026 NAMM Show.
January 26, 2026 I Award, Event
‘Best in Show’ Showcases Top Gear, Companies at 2026 NAMM
The annual Saturday NAMM session featured six retailing experts who selected their picks for best products, services and companies at The 2026 NAMM Show.
