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May 05, 2020 I Coronavirus

Hal Leonard Furloughs Over 150 Employees

Hal Leonard, the massive musical publishing company, has furloughed over 150 employees due to financial issues caused by the coronavirus.

May 04, 2020 I Coronavirus

NAMM To Host Webinar on Reopening

On May 7, NAMM is hosting a webinar titled, “COVID Retail Recovery: How to Reopen for Business.”

May 01, 2020 I Coronavirus

Superbooth 20 Holds Home Edition

Superbooth, one of the largest gatherings for synthesizer enthusiasts, suppliers and fans of electronic music, has uploaded a slew of videos to its website for free, in response to its canceling earlier this year due to the coronavirus, calling it….

May 01, 2020 I Distribution

Rebellion Distribution to Distribute Matchless Amplifiers

Rebellion Distribution has announced sole U.K. distribution for Matchless Amplifiers. Rebellion will be handling all aspects of sales, marketing, artist support and aftercare in the U.K.

May 01, 2020 I Finance

Guitar Center Skips Bonds Payments

Guitar Center Inc., the largest U.S. retailer of musical instruments and equipment, is in the process of working out a deal with its creditors after missing payments on two of its bonds, according to an article published by Bloomberg on April 27.

April 29, 2020 I Finance

AES Seeking Financial Support During COVID-19

The Audio Engineering Society has launched a fundraising campaign to ensure its continued operation through the crisis caused by the coronavirus. The goal of…

April 28, 2020 I Distribution

Recording King Waives Drop-Ship Fees

Recording King and its parent company The Music Link have announced that they will waive all drop-ship fees, encouraging dealers to ship directly to their customers.

April 24, 2020 I Coronavirus

Government Grants More Money for Small Business Relief, NAMM Reacts

Today, President Trump approved a $484 billion package to prop up small businesses and hospitals impacted by the coronavirus crisis and expand testing, put forth by Congress.