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July 17, 2020 I Event

Sweetwater Holds GearFest Virtually

On June 26-27, Sweetwater presented its annual event, GearFest, a celebration of music instruments and pro audio gear, doing so virtually for the first time.

July 14, 2020 I Event

Congress Ponders More Business Stimulus

In the wake of The Summer NAMM Show’s cancellation this year, NAMM executed the NAMM U Virtual Summit last week, culminating with a policy overview moderated by Mary Luehrsen, NAMM’s director of public affairs and governments relations.

July 14, 2020 I Finance

Reverb Raises Selling Fee for First Time

Today, Reverb announced in an email to its users that its 3.5% selling fee will increase to 5% starting on August 4, 2020. The increase marks the first time…

July 14, 2020 I Management

Roland Announces Changes to Executive Management

Roland announced changes to its U.S. and global executive management teams on July 14, effective immediately.

July 14, 2020 I Event

NAMM Hosts ‘How to Stand Out in the New Next’

Last week, from July 7-10, NAMM hosted the 2020 NAMM U Virtual Summit, featuring educational sessions similar to what would have been presented at The Summer…

July 14, 2020 I Event

Eastman President Gives Motivating NAMM YP Keynote

Last week’s NAMM U Virtual Summit kicked off its final day with the NAMM YP Keynote given by Saul Friedgood, president of Eastman Music Company. Friedgood…

July 07, 2020 I Finance

Guitar Center Announces Settlement Exchange Offer

Guitar Center yesterday announced the final settlement of its previously announced exchange offer to eligible holders of its outstanding 13.000%…

July 06, 2020 I Coronavirus

Midwestern Music Camp Goes Virtual

The Midwestern Music Camp and University of Kansas's faculty came together to conduct a virtual version of their summer music camp held June 15-17. More than…