News
April 18, 2022 I Distribution
KMC Named Exclusive U.S. Distributor of Antigua
The addition of Antigua strengthens KMC’s portfolio of exclusive B&O products which also includes Suzuki Orff, Stentor, Vic Firth Educational and Rhythm Tech.
April 18, 2022 I Event
Women of NAMM Announce 2022 NAMM Show Scholarship Recipients
The six recipients were selected through an independent review process and will each receive a one-time stipend of $1,500 to support travel, attendance and participation and job shadowing opportunities with female industry executives at the June show.
April 18, 2022 I Event
GC, D’Addario Partner on String Recycling Event
As part of its spring Guitar-A-Thon 2022, and in celebration of Earth Day, customers bringing in a guitar for a Platinum Setup will receive complimentary D’Addario premium replacement strings with the old strings being recycled.
April 15, 2022 I Acquisition
Dunlop Acquires GrooveTech Tools
Founder Dan Parks will remain on the GrooveTech Tools team as a consultant to help develop new products for the line.
April 15, 2022 I Retail
Russo Music Recycles 81K Strings Through Playback
D’Addario’s Playback string-recycling program allows dealers across the country to recycle old instrument strings.
April 15, 2022 I Finance
Steinway Files for New York Stock Exchange IPO
The New York-based piano maker submitted documents to the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 14.
April 15, 2022 I Appointments
The Music People Announce Retirement of Co-Chairs
After three-plus decades, Sharon Hennessey and John Hennessey have entered retirement.
April 11, 2022 I Event
RPMDA Cancels 2022 Convention
With the 2022 convention cancelled, the organization said it will turn its focus toward creating a modified online event which will include the association’s annual business meeting.
