News

May 27, 2022 I Event

PMC to Hold Annual Meeting at This Week’s NAMM Show

The meeting will take place at the Anaheim Hilton on Friday, June 3 at 5 p.m.

May 25, 2022 I Acquisition

Music & Arts Acquires Ken Stanton Music

Ken Stanton Music represents one of Music & Arts’ largest acquisitions in several years and supports the company’s ongoing growth strategy.

May 23, 2022 I Philanthropy

D’Addario Foundation Launches Kevin Garren Scholarship

The memorial scholarship encourages creative problem-solving for musicians and music educators.

May 23, 2022 I Event

Hit Like A Girl Names 2022 Winners, Honors Ukrainian Drummers

HLAG presented a special Perseverance Award to the seven Ukrainian drummers who, despite very difficult circumstances due to the Russian invasion of their country, still entered this year’s contest.

May 23, 2022 I Appointments

GC Hires Clinton Wu as VP of CRM, Customer Data Strategy

Wu will deepen the overall direct engagement with Guitar Center’s customer base by overseeing customer data and strategies.

May 19, 2022 I Acquisition

Korg USA Acquires Majority Interest in Darkglass

The acquisition furthers the company’s long-term strategy of growing its portfolio of brands in the bass market.

May 16, 2022 I Obituary

DR Strings Founder Mark Dronge Passes Away

Dronge died on May 11 at the age of 83.

May 16, 2022 I Event

Carol Kaye, Peter Asher to be Honored at TEC Awards

Both will be honored in-person at the 37th Annual NAMM TEC Awards to be held on June 4 during The 2022 NAMM Show.