News
October 28, 2025 I Event
NAMM Announces Bass Magazine Awards Show at NAMM Show
The celebration of bass will honor Lifetime Achievement Award recipients Les Claypool of Primus, Mike Dirnt of Green Day and Marcus Miller, along with Future of Bass Award Recipients Laura Lee of Khrungbin and Blu DeTiger.
October 27, 2025 I Appointments
Kepma Guitars Expands National Sales Team
The growing brand has added seven industry veterans to its U.S. sales team.
October 21, 2025 I Award
The NAMM Show Wins Gold at Trade Show Executive’s 2025 Awards
The NAMM Show receives the highest honors, winning “Fastest-Growing Retail Show” and “Staying Connected Awards.”
October 20, 2025 I Event
Pearl River’s Global Piano Competition Announces Winners, New Format
The 42nd annual event continued to foster young musical talent worldwide with a new format, a distinguished advisory council and hundreds of regional stages culminating in the International Grand Final in Xiamen, China.
October 20, 2025 I Philanthropy
NAMM Opens Applications for 2026 Best Communities for Music Education
Now in its 27th year, the NAMM Foundation program recognizes school districts and individual schools for their support and commitment to music education, as well as their efforts to ensure access to music for all students as part of a well-rounded education.
October 20, 2025 I Event
Roland, DW’s OxtoberFest Event 2025 Brings 20-Plus New Product Previews
The three-day event welcomed drum retailers from across the world to the annual event, which featured a mix of new product previews, interactive roundtables and live performances.
October 15, 2025 I Appointments
Gretsch Drums Announces Leadership Transition at U.S. Production Facility
After more than 25 years of shaping the sound and reputation of Gretsch’s USA-made drums, longtime production leader Paul Cooper is passing the baton to his successor, Josh Safer.
October 14, 2025 I Appointments
Reverb Names Ben Stahl CEO
Stahl’s appointment follows his leadership roles at community-driven creator platforms SoundCloud and Vimeo.
