News

February 28, 2022 I Event

NAMM Announces 2023, 2024 NAMM Show Dates

The 2023 NAMM Show is now scheduled for April 13–15, 2023.

February 25, 2022 I Finance

Reverb Sees Record Holiday Season for Sellers

After a banner 2020 holiday season, Reverb reported its sellers saw continued year-over-year sales growth in 2021.

February 24, 2022 I Philanthropy

Fender Hosts Music Education Event at its Facility

The event supported Vote Arts & Mind, a California ballot measure aimed to increase arts and music education in every California public school.

February 23, 2022 I Philanthropy

D’Addario Foundation Launches Bridge Fund

The initiative focuses specifically on bridging the gap between access to music education and the Black community.

February 23, 2022 I Opening

GC Opens New Store in Yakima

The 10,800-square-foot store in Yakima, Washington, is part of the company’s continued re-engagement of its grand opening itinerary, which was put on hold during the height of the pandemic.

February 23, 2022 I Appointments

Sound Start Foundation Names Lewis Executive Director

Industry vet Terry Lewis will expand upon the foundation’s mission to purchase and donate musical instruments in order to enrich students’ lives and support school music programs.

February 21, 2022 I Event

Hit Like A Girl 2022 Contest Opens March 8

The 11th annual online event aims to celebrate, elevate and cultivate female drummers and beatmakers by showcasing thousands of participating players of all ages and levels from around the world.

February 21, 2022 I Obituary

Industry Vet Juan ‘JC’ Faxas Passes Away

The former employee of Guitar Center and the ADJ Group passed away on Feb. 12 at the age of 59.