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August 08, 2022 I Philanthropy

CME Teams with Gift of Music Foundation

Purchases from Chicago Music Exchange’s new Gift of Music Collection will provide students with musical instruments.

August 08, 2022 I Philanthropy

Reverb Awards Latest Round of Instrument Grants

Reverb Gives grants will help youth music organizations focused on DJing, music production, modular synthesis and more get the gear they need.

August 08, 2022 I Appointments

The NAMM Foundation Welcomes Dinah Gretsch to Board

Gretsch will serve as vice chair and serve a three-year term to guide the work of the non-profit and fulfill its vision to create access to and advance participation in music-making.

August 08, 2022 I Distribution

Hal Leonard Named Distributor of DrumnBase Rugs

Effective immediately, Hal Leonard will distribute the rugs across the U.S. and Canada.

August 01, 2022 I Legal

Armadillo Owner Speaks Out on Executive Change

The manufacturer and distributor that manages Dean Guitars, ddrum and Luna Guitars has announced Evan Rubinson is no longer CEO.

August 01, 2022 I Supply

Perri’s, Fender Team on Sock Line

Designed by Perri’s, the Fender Socks line features seven different styles, all with the distinctive Fender “spaghetti” font mark.

August 01, 2022 I Acquisition

Guitar Center Business Solutions Acquires Cutting Edge Systems

The acquisition brings Cutting Edge’s integration services under the umbrella of the Audio Visual Design Group (AVDG), a commercial and residential audiovisual system integrator that has operated as an arm of Guitar Center Business Solutions since 2017, further extending its reach throughout the Northeast United States.

July 28, 2022 I Acquisition

Excelcia Music Publishing Acquires Kendor Music

Excelcia Music Publishing will maintain the brand and continue to publish editions throughout all of Kendor Music’s core educational product lines.