News

April 27, 2025 I Supply

Yamaha Unveils New Corporate Campus in California

Designed in collaboration with architecture firm Gensler, the campus brings sustainability, creativity and musical inspiration to the forefront.

April 22, 2025 I Acquisition

Reverb to Become Privately Held

Two new investors with ties to the music industry — Creator Partners and Servco — have entered an agreement to purchase Reverb from Etsy.

April 21, 2025 I Anniversary

ART Celebrates 30 Years of the Tube MP

With thousands upon thousands of units sold over the past 30 years, the Tube MP is ART’s best-known product.

April 21, 2025 I Acquisition

Grover/Trophy Music Group Acquires Wuhan Cymbals, Attack Drumheads from Cardinal Percussion

The acquisition of these two brands underscores Grover/Trophy Music Group’s ongoing dedication to expanding its portfolio of percussion products.

April 21, 2025 I Event

Applications Open for the Annual WoN Summit

The annual WoN Summit program is a three-day immersive experience providing awardees with a comprehensive understanding of effective leadership principles, strategies and skills, along with intense self-reflection, feedback training and group work.

April 21, 2025 I Retail, Supply

Guitar Center, Taylor Guitars Collab on Exclusive Guitar Line

GC has partnered with Taylor Guitars on a line that celebrates the legacy of the retailer’s Hollywood flagship store.

April 18, 2025 I Obituary

Founder of Kidder Music Jim Kidder Passes Away

Kidder was an active member of the MI industry, where he served on the boards of NAMM and NASMD, and was president of NASMD from 2004–2005.

April 14, 2025 I Appointments

NAMM Announces Newly Elected ExCom Officers

White House of Music’s CEO Chris White has stepped into the role of NAMM chair as outgoing chair, Yamaha’s Tom Sumner, was honored for his service during the annual NAMM board meeting.