News

February 04, 2022 I Acquisition

76T Acquires PM Music Center

Founders Frank and Julie Pampenella will remain with the company.

January 27, 2022 I Philanthropy

D’Addario Foundation Launches Drum Scholarship for Women

The D’Addario Foundation has partnered with Musicians Institute to launch the new Women in Drums Scholarship beginning in spring 2022.

January 27, 2022 I Appointments

PRS Guitars Adds Welling to PR Team

Welling will oversee PRS Guitars public relations efforts, further advance PRS’s global connections and facilitate strategic media releases to augment the development of the PRS brand.

January 27, 2022 I Event

RPMDA Shares Glimpse of Upcoming 2022 Convention

To be held April 21–23 in Austin, Texas, the convention will feature guest speakers, breakout sessions and social events, as well as a tour of the Austin City Limits TV studio and a boat cruise down the Colorado River at sunset.

January 27, 2022 I Appointments

NAMM Welcomes 8 New Board Members

The new board members were chosen on Jan. 18 during NAMM’s annual meeting of members.

January 27, 2022 I Technology

SKB Cases Launches New Website

The new site features ​a comprehensive database complete with essential product information — such as dimensional data, downloadable product sheets, videos and more.

January 25, 2022 I Event

Believe in Music Sees 15,000 Attendees from 120 Countries

The virtual event was billed as a preview of The 2022 NAMM Show and ran from Jan. 20–23.

January 24, 2022 I Appointments

Fender Appoints Matt Janopaul CFO

Janopaul succeeds Jim Broenen, who retired in December 2021 after a 15-year career with the company.