News

February 03, 2025 I Appointments

KMC Music Adds Kaitlyn Trahan as Marketing Manager

Trahan previously worked on the American Music & Sound (AM&S) marketing team as an intern through its partnership with Women in AV/IT (WAVIT).

February 03, 2025 I Philanthropy

PAS to Receive $20K Award from National Endowment for the Arts

The NEA grant will help the Percussive Arts Society bring world-class percussionists to Indianapolis in November for its 50th PASIC convention and provide the highest-level professional development opportunities for drummers and percussionists.

February 03, 2025 I Appointments

Conn Selmer Announces Leadership Changes

The company has announced the new roles of John Fulton, newcomer Shane Deuel, Mike Kamphuis and Sean Vega.

February 03, 2025 I Retail

GC Reports Holiday 2024 Sales Results

Guitar Center reported 6.6% sales growth during the 2024 holiday selling season.

January 29, 2025 I Event

The 2025 NAMM Show Brings in 63K Attendees, 4.4K Brands

Continued growth in key industry categories demonstrated the power and success of The NAMM Show’s continued evolution.

January 28, 2025 I Award, Event

Best in Show Highlights Top Gear, Companies at 2025 NAMM

The annual NAMM session featured six retailing experts who selected their choices for best products, services and companies at the 2025 show.

January 28, 2025 I Event

Play Drums Holds Annual NAMM Show Open House

​During the annual NAMM event, PlayDrums.com announced it had added a drum lesson locator to help parents and students find local instructors and music stores offering lessons, among other initiatives.

January 27, 2025 I Appointments, Event

NAMM Announces New Board Members for 2025

NAMM announced the eight newly elected board members during its annual meeting of members at The 2025 NAMM Show.