News
May 27, 2025 I Event
NAMM Cancels NAMM NeXT Nashville In-Person Activities
In response to member feedback and ongoing economic and trade challenges, NAMM announced its NAMM NeXT event will transition to an online experience instead of the in-person event that was to be held in Nashville.
May 25, 2025 I Event
Sweetwater’s DrumFest Returns to Fort Wayne
In addition to featured artists, DrumFest will include the opportunity for drummers to compete in the World’s Fastest Drummer Challenge, to view historic memorabilia from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Percussive Arts Society, and more.
May 24, 2025 I Opening
D’Addario Opens New Artist Lounge at CenterStaging Studios in Los Angeles
The new Artist Lounge is designed as a casual, welcoming environment for musicians who are based in or traveling through Los Angeles.
May 24, 2025 I Philanthropy
The Acoustic Shoppe Announces Campaign to Support Guitars for Vets
Launched on Memorial Day, the campaign aims to donate at least 25 guitars to veterans by the end of June, aligning with PTSD Awareness Month.
May 14, 2025 I Appointments
Sweetwater Promotes Bob Shepherd, Kenric Knecht to Senior Leadership
Shepherd has taken on the newly created role of senior vice president of business intelligence and analytics, while Knecht has been promoted to vice president of merchandising.
May 14, 2025 I Distribution
Avid Appoints ACT Entertainment as U.S. Distributor
This new partnership represents a significant expansion in Avid’s U.S. strategy and underscores its commitment to serving the professional live sound community.
May 14, 2025 I Distribution
Clear Tune Monitors Announces Distribution Deal with Guitar Center
Through this partnership, Clear Tune Monitors will be available for purchase at select Guitar Center stores nationwide.
May 12, 2025 I Appointments
GC Promotes Buchanan to EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Buchanan’s promotion recognizes her leadership in driving organizational growth, cultural transformation and talent strategy across Guitar Center’s multi-brand enterprise.
