News

December 14, 2023 I Opening

Music & Arts Opens New Texas Location

The new Longview, Texas, location marks the 37th Music & Arts store in the state.

December 11, 2023 I Anniversary, Event

Customers of Ray Fransen’s Drum Center Throw Store Surprise Party

On Nov. 12, a dedicated group of customers, former employees and former students of Ray Fransen’s Drum Center orchestrated a surprise party at a local performance venue for the Kenner, Louisiana-based dealership’s 40th anniversary.

December 11, 2023 I Acquisition

Harman Acquires Flux Software Engineering

The acquisition broadens Harman Professional’s offerings across multiple applications with immersive technology, in addition to establishing a foundation for future innovation.

December 11, 2023 I Event, Philanthropy

Island Music Co. Holiday String Giveaway Brings in 1.5K Pounds of Canned Food

​Held on Nov. 18, the annual event provided customers who donated non-perishable food items with a free guitar restring.

December 05, 2023 I Acquisition

Rode Acquires Mackie

This acquisition rounds out The Freedman Group — parent company of Rode — catalog of products.

December 05, 2023 I Partnership

Neutrik Americas Adds Waldom Electronics in Strategic Partnership

Under the terms of the new relationship, Neutrik will participate in Waldom’s Excess Inventory Solution, providing its distributors with immediate access to a broad range of products available at reduced Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs).

December 04, 2023 I Acquisition

Hal Leonard Joins Muse Group

The print music company will join the digital leader that’s behind Ultimate Guitar and Audacity.

November 29, 2023 I Distribution

MusicMax Distribution Announces Exclusive Partnership with Ashdown Engineering

This new deal will also see Ashdown’s sister company, Ashdown Meters, represented in the U.S.