News
February 08, 2022 I Appointments
Jeremy Payne, Jules Van Schelt Promoted to Lead The Music People Sales Team
Payne and Van Schelt will lead business development and supervise sales while expanding training and educational programs for representatives.
February 07, 2022 I Acquisition
Heil Sound Announces New Ownership
The company has announced the successful transfer of ownership from Bob and Sarah Heil to Ash Levitt, current president and CEO, and Steve Warford, current director of operations.
February 04, 2022 I Distribution
Lyon & Healy Adds 2 Lines, Ends Distribution of Relish Guitars
Lyon & Healy will be the North American distributor of Red Sound and Marconi Labs, both boutique manufacturers based in Italy.
February 04, 2022 I Supply
Fender Launches Wedding Ring Line
Fender has partnered with Manly Bands to create the custom collection of guitar-inspired wedding rings.
February 04, 2022 I Acquisition
76T Acquires PM Music Center
Founders Frank and Julie Pampenella will remain with the company.
January 27, 2022 I Philanthropy
D’Addario Foundation Launches Drum Scholarship for Women
The D’Addario Foundation has partnered with Musicians Institute to launch the new Women in Drums Scholarship beginning in spring 2022.
January 27, 2022 I Appointments
PRS Guitars Adds Welling to PR Team
Welling will oversee PRS Guitars public relations efforts, further advance PRS’s global connections and facilitate strategic media releases to augment the development of the PRS brand.
January 27, 2022 I Event
RPMDA Shares Glimpse of Upcoming 2022 Convention
To be held April 21–23 in Austin, Texas, the convention will feature guest speakers, breakout sessions and social events, as well as a tour of the Austin City Limits TV studio and a boat cruise down the Colorado River at sunset.
