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DIGITAL VILLAGE: Absolute takes on ex-staff

DIGITAL VILLAGE: Absolute takes on ex-staff

NEWS

Poole retailer, Absolute Music, has signed up eight of the 31 ex-employees of Digital Village to act as a new nationwide sales force.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on May 17th 2013 at 3:13PM
MIA challenges DV247 deal, calls for creditor unity

MIA challenges DV247 deal, calls for creditor unity

NEWS

Trade body calls into question the legality of the DV247 arrangement and advises creditor unity to recoup debts.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on May 17th 2013 at 12:49PM
Acoustic drums and accessories

Acoustic drums and accessories

BUYER'S GUIDE

Jory MacKay outlines what’s on offer for acoustic drum kits and accessories…

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on May 17th 2013 at 10:40AM
Chord progression

Chord progression

NEWS

AVSL is making another push with its Chord brand and has brought on-board Neil McDougall to help establish the brand at both trade and consumer levels.

Gary Cooper
by Gary Cooper
on May 17th 2013 at 10:24AM

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MI PRO TV: Larrivée's Space Oddity

MI PRO TV: Larrivée's Space Oddity

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Commander Chris Hadfield's cover of David Bowie's Space Oddity, filmed on the International Space Station has garnered millions of views on YouTube.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on May 17th 2013 at 10:06AM
TOP TEN: This week's most read stories

TOP TEN: This week's most read stories

NEWS

It was no surprise that this week's biggest stories were the fall of DV and subsequent rise of DV247 with everyone from suppliers to trade bodies issuing statements on the ...

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on May 17th 2013 at 9:32AM
More moves at Marshall

More moves at Marshall

NEWS

New role sees Paul Marshall take charge of Natal drum range.

Gary Cooper
by Gary Cooper
on May 16th 2013 at 11:50AM
MIRC 2013: Six weeks to go - have you registered?

MIRC 2013: Six weeks to go - have you registered?

NEWS

It's going to be a tight squeeze at this year's MIRC, but there is still time to register for the event and claim the much-talked about free gift.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on May 16th 2013 at 11:13AM

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MI PRO TV: Sounds Plus retail profile

MI PRO TV: Sounds Plus retail profile

NEWS

Sounds Plus has been trading in its Bury St. Edmunds base since 1979 and has seen success lately by tapping into the once dormant secondhand market.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on May 16th 2013 at 10:30AM
Gator releases custom G-Tour case for Yamaha LS9 consoles

Gator releases custom G-Tour case for Yamaha LS9 consoles

NEW GEAR

Gator Cases line of large format mixer road worthy cases now includes options for the popular Yamaha LS9 Series.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on May 16th 2013 at 10:00AM
Yamaha to showcase at Edinburgh Guitar & Music Festival

Yamaha to showcase at Edinburgh Guitar & Music Festival

NEWS

Industry giant, Yamaha, has thrown its support behind the inaugural Edinburgh festival and will be showcasing across its entire guitar range.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on May 16th 2013 at 9:30AM
MI PRO TV: Ashdown releases new product videos

MI PRO TV: Ashdown releases new product videos

NEWS

After a successful showing at this year's Musikmesse, Ashdown has released several new product videos filmed on the show floor.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on May 15th 2013 at 11:12AM

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Hercules launches new Stage Series microphone and speaker stands.

Hercules launches new Stage Series microphone and speaker stands.

NEW GEAR

The new Stage Series offerings are designed specifically for rental markets, backline companies and touring musicians.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on May 15th 2013 at 10:54AM
COMPANY PROFILE: Percussion Plus

COMPANY PROFILE: Percussion Plus

NEWS

Percussion Plus MD, Paul Cobbett, talks about why now more than ever, it's important to support British manufacturing.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on May 15th 2013 at 10:28AM
MIRC 2013: Former DV employees invited to attend networking event

MIRC 2013: Former DV employees invited to attend networking event

NEWS

The 31 former employees are being invited to the one-day dealer event to seek new opportunities.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on May 15th 2013 at 10:14AM
TIM SLATER: Eurovision... does anyone still care?

TIM SLATER: Eurovision... does anyone still care?

NEWS

With one of the longest-running TV shows just days away from beaming into living rooms around the world our man Tim Slater asks the big question... Does anyone care?

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on May 15th 2013 at 9:48AM

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MIRC 2013: Polar Audio to show Mackie and Ampeg lines

MIRC 2013: Polar Audio to show Mackie and Ampeg lines

NEWS

Polar Audio announced it will be unveiling its newly-signed Mackie and Ampeg lines at this year's MI Retail Conference and Expo.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on May 14th 2013 at 11:11AM
New directorships as Marshall restructures

New directorships as Marshall restructures

NEWS

Marshall Amplification has announced significant changes to its company structure after a prolonged period of internal development.

Gary Cooper
by Gary Cooper
on May 14th 2013 at 10:47AM
MIA questions DV247 deal

MIA questions DV247 deal

NEWS

The MIA has issued a statement following the purchase of Digital Village's business and assets by German-based Music Store.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on May 14th 2013 at 10:27AM
DV247: Administrators Grant Thornton release statement

DV247: Administrators Grant Thornton release statement

NEWS

DV247 has released a statement following online backlash against the sale of Digital Village to a subsidiary of German-based Music Store.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on May 14th 2013 at 9:30AM
Funding boost for MIRTAS apprentice scheme

Funding boost for MIRTAS apprentice scheme

NEWS

The MIRTAS training scheme has been given more cash, which will double the amount of funding per apprentice.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on May 13th 2013 at 10:52AM
How to win a Pro Sound Award

How to win a Pro Sound Award

NEWS

The lobbying period for the Pro Sound Awards remains open until the end of May, but we still need your ideas and nominations.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on May 13th 2013 at 10:25AM
IAG expands into new UK HQ

IAG expands into new UK HQ

NEWS

IAG UK – parent company of Wharfedale Pro and SurgeX – is relocating to a new purpose-built facility.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on May 13th 2013 at 10:11AM
DV rescued by German giant

DV rescued by German giant

NEWS

Digital Village owner White Rabbit Records has folded and a new company, DV247 has emerged, owned by Music Store director, Michael Sauer.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on May 13th 2013 at 9:54AM
MIRC 2013: Software specialist TESBL becomes headline sponsor

MIRC 2013: Software specialist TESBL becomes headline sponsor

NEWS

Music industry software specialist The Enterprise Software Business Ltd is the headline sponsor of this year's MIRC.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on May 13th 2013 at 9:00AM