News
June 23, 2025 I Award
John Packer’s Managing Director Meets King Charles III
The reception came after John Packer Musical Instruments won the King’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category, recognizing the outstanding international growth of the business.
June 23, 2025 I Event
Pearl River Guitars Participates in MidSouth Nostalgia Festival
During the three-day festival, attendees were treated to appearances by brand spokesman and country artist Keith Burns, who signed autographs, took part in celebrity Q&A panels and performed at the Saturday night banquet on his Pearl River guitar.
June 20, 2025 I Acquisition
Cosonic Acquires Beyerdynamic
The Chinese audio company purchased the 100-year-old audio brand for approximately $140 million.
June 16, 2025 I Anniversary, Event
House of Guitars Celebrates 60 Years
On June 13, the store held a surprise in-store performance by singer-songwriter Will Wood in celebration of the anniversary.
June 16, 2025 I Acquisition
Two Old Hippies Announces Sale of Breedlove, Bedell Guitars
Nashville-based artists and music industry advocates Pete Mroz and Shannon Pollard will take over the brands.
June 16, 2025 I Partnership
Yamaha Announces Partnership with Peabody Institute
This collaboration includes a record-breaking institutional sale of the Yamaha SX series pianos — the largest acquisition of premium pianos in the company’s history.
June 10, 2025 I Event
NAMM NeXT Europe Debuts
The event held in Brussels in early June gathered more than 60 leaders and aimed to help strengthen the European music products industry.
June 05, 2025 I Appointments
Palen Music Center Names Seth Swafford as New President
Swafford will guide strategic initiatives, among the company’s 250 employees, to drive growth and operational excellence across all 10 Palen Music locations throughout the Midwest.
