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September 29, 2025 I Philanthropy
Brighton Music Center Hosts ‘Harmony for Hope’ Fundraiser
The fundraiser, which will now become an annual tradition, benefitted UPMC The Hillman Cancer Center and raised over $10,000 to support Noah Schiemer of Brighton Music Center.
September 26, 2025 I Retail
Sweetwater Named Among Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces for 2025
The global accolade follows Sweetwater’s second consecutive ranking as an Inspiring Workplace in North America, where Sweetwater ranked ninth overall in North America and fourth among North American large businesses in 2025.
September 26, 2025 I Appointments
Greg Rich Joins Gold Tone as Product Development Specialist
Rich’s career spans decades, including revitalizing banjo production at Gibson during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
September 26, 2025 I Philanthropy
Prestige Guitars Partners with Veritree
For every guitar Prestige builds, a portion will directly support verified tree planting through veritree’s global restoration projects.
September 26, 2025 I Appointments
Martin Announces Retirements, New Leadership Appointments
Nathan Eckhart, chief financial officer, and Mitchell Nollman, vice president of sales, will be retiring at the end of the year following long stints with the company.
September 26, 2025 I Anniversary
JodyJazz Celebrates 25th Anniversary at the Savannah Jazz Festival
Jody Espina, founder and president of JodyJazz, was honored with a proclamation from the mayor of Savannah.
September 26, 2025 I Event
Metallica Bassist Surprises Guests at Guitar Center Event
The event, held Sept. 25, highlighted the retailer’s enhanced in-store experience through an immersive guided tour, a guitar lesson and a surprise appearance by Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo.
September 22, 2025 I Award
Music Inc. Excellence Award Voting Is Now Open
Check your inboxes — voting for our annual end-of-the-year awards is now available.














