News
August 08, 2025 I Retail
Guitar Center Brings Back ‘Big Bang’ Drum Event
This year’s event features exclusive releases from brands like Ludwig, Gretsch, Tama and Pearl.
August 07, 2025 I Appointments
Pearl Names Thom Hannum as Director of Education
As director of education, Hannum will spearhead initiatives that foster musical growth, community engagement, and brand alignment through educational outreach and programming.
August 07, 2025 I Distribution
Hal Leonard to Distribute LP in the U.S.
This agreement expands Hal Leonard’s robust percussion catalog, which currently includes brands, such as Gibraltar Hardware, Remo Percussion, Paiste Cymbals and SJC Drums.
August 04, 2025 I Event
The 2026 NAMM Show to Celebrate NAMM’s 125th Anniversary, 50 Years in Anaheim
Once the exhibit halls close on the last Saturday of the show, a special 125-year anniversary bash will take place on the main plaza.
August 01, 2025 I Event
Serato’s 2025 Audio Affect Series Empowers Emerging Producers in South LA
The three-day event held at Volume Studios in Inglewood, California, was a celebration of creativity, collaboration and skill-building, presented in partnership with TEC Leimert and Undefeated.
August 01, 2025 I Distribution
St. Louis Music Secures Global Distribution for Recording King, The Loar
With this agreement, SLM will take over all global distribution activities, including sales, marketing and product development, ensuring seamless availability for dealers and distributors worldwide.
August 01, 2025 I Appointments
Breedlove Guitars Names Angela Christensen as Vice President of Operations
The 23-year company veteran will now step into an executive leadership role.
August 01, 2025 I Appointments
NAMM Names New Leadership Teams For Women of NAMM, NAMM YP
Both of the new leadership teams will provide oversight, support and collaboration while aligning with NAMM’s overall vision, mission and objectives.
