News
July 06, 2023 I Appointments
RBi Music Names Dave Cywinski as Director of National Sales
Formerly with Hal Leonard, Cywinski will bring 22 years of industry experience to his new role at RBi Music.
July 06, 2023 I Appointments
NAMM Announces New Leadership for the Executive Committee
Tom Sumner, president of Yamaha Corp. of America and previously NAMM’s vice chair, has officially been named chair of the NAMM board of directors.
July 05, 2023 I Technology
Xchange Market Platform Launches Xchange HD
The new Xchange HD will expand to provide next-gen distribution of music hardware to any part of the world.
June 30, 2023 I Closure, Retail
Sunrise Guitars to Close
The store shared on its Facebook page that due to manufacturers selling direct it will be liquidating its inventory and closing its doors before the year’s end.
June 28, 2023 I Event
EarthQuaker to Hold EarthQuaker Day 2023
The day-long event will be held August 5 at the brand’s Akron, Ohio-based facility and will feature activities, prizes, live music, food and more.
June 28, 2023 I Appointments
Guitar Center Music Foundation Adds Croshal to Board
Croshal is a 45-year music industry veteran and president and CEO of marketing and management firm Croshal Entertainment Group.
June 27, 2023 I Event
NAMM Opens Top 100 Dealer Award Submissions
Returning for the 13th year, the awards reception will be held the night before the start of The 2024 NAMM Show on January 24, 2024, in Anaheim, California. Submissions close on July 25.
June 21, 2023 I Partnership
Ernie Ball Partners with Rocksmith+
A supporter of the guitar learning franchise since its launch in 2011, Ernie Ball’s instruments will be incorporated in the latest evolution of Rocksmith.
