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November 08, 2024 I Award

WMEA Honors NAMM Outgoing Director Mary Luehrsen

Luehrsen was honored by the Wisconsin Music Educators Association (WMEA) with 2024 WMEA Music Industry Award, which she received on Oct. 23.

November 08, 2024 I Appointments

Industry Vet Pauline France Joins Kepma USA

France will serve as the public relations manager for the guitar brand.

November 08, 2024 I Appointments

Calzone & Anvil Case Co. Adds New Chief Marketing, Sales Officer

The U.S. manufacturer of shipping cases has hired the former Sam Ash Music pro-audio retail veteran to rebrand and spearhead its international expansion.

November 04, 2024 I Award

Music Forward Foundation, Gibson Gives Name Recipients of LGBTQ+ Emerging Artist Awards

The goal of the LGBTQ+ Emerging Artist Awards is to help break down the barriers of access in the music industry, allowing artists to have thriving and successful careers and to promote a more inclusive music industry.

November 04, 2024 I Event

GC Holds Event with Nile Rodgers at Hollywood Store

Guitar Center and Fender have partnered together to welcome the legendary multi-Grammy Award-winning producer, guitarist and songwriter in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Fender Stratocaster.

November 04, 2024 I Award

She Rocks Adds Honorees Samantha Fish, Christina Perri to Awards Lineup

The newest honorees include Grammy-nominated guitarist and songwriter Samantha Fish and multi-platinum singer-songwriter Christina Perri.

November 01, 2024 I Obituary

ESP Guitars Founder Hisatake Shibuya Passes Away

Shibuya founded ESP in 1975 as a small workshop and retail store in Tokyo.

October 28, 2024 I Technology

Analysis Plus Cables Debuts Updated Dealer Portal

The new portal is designed to help facilitate dealer success.