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FEATURE: Gremlin's traditional values

FEATURE: Gremlin's traditional values

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Scepticism may have been the most common reaction to Gremlin’s plan to focus on the acoustic market, but a folk revival is giving the company a sense of vindication…

Gary Cooper
by Gary Cooper
on Sep 19th 2012 at 9:44AM
FEATURE: Sony's MI motive

FEATURE: Sony's MI motive

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Big though some of the brands in the MI trade might seem, rarely do retailers get to tangle with the real giants of the consumer world.

Gary Cooper
by Gary Cooper
on Sep 17th 2012 at 10:26AM
Yamaha rolls out new finance scheme

Yamaha rolls out new finance scheme

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Yamaha has launched Make it Yours, an initiative to help dealers get more people playing music and assist more players in affording the instrument of their choice.

Adam Savage
by Adam Savage
on Aug 20th 2012 at 11:00AM
FEATURE: Return of the MIRC

FEATURE: Return of the MIRC

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We managed to come up with another sunny day in London for the third MI Retail Conference & Expo. Here we run through the edited highlights…

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Jul 31st 2012 at 10:51AM

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MI Pro August now available online

MI Pro August now available online

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The August issue of MI Pro is now available online through our digital edition service or as a downloadable PDF.

Adam Savage
by Adam Savage
on Jul 30th 2012 at 2:05PM
Missed MIRC? See the highlights video here

Missed MIRC? See the highlights video here

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You can catch highlights of the morning conference including the panel sessions and speakers, plus the afternoon expo.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Jul 6th 2012 at 12:38PM
MIRC SURVEY: Let us know what you think

MIRC SURVEY: Let us know what you think

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if you were at last week's MIRC event, we'd like to hear your feedback on it.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Jul 2nd 2012 at 5:33PM
MIRC 2012: A bit of an eye opener

MIRC 2012: A bit of an eye opener

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Like a lot of men, I don't spend a lot of time planning what I'm going to wear. Anyone who has met me will tell you that's pretty obvious. But ...

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Jul 2nd 2012 at 11:19AM

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MIRC 2012: Your Shop, your Future presentation online

MIRC 2012: Your Shop, your Future presentation online

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First speaker of the day at the MIRC conference was retail analyst and expert Ruth Boulton, whose seven-point plan for retail can be viewed below.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Jul 2nd 2012 at 10:29AM
MIRC 2012: Picture gallery

MIRC 2012: Picture gallery

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We've brought together a selection of MIRC 2012 snaps for you, which can be viewed by 'Liking' our Facebook page here.

Adam Savage
by Adam Savage
on Jun 29th 2012 at 4:01PM
MIRC 2012: Retailers applaud trade event

MIRC 2012: Retailers applaud trade event

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Some 280 retailers were at The Brewery yesterday for the third MI Retail Conference & Expo and the vast majority gave the event a great deal of praise.

Adam Savage
by Adam Savage
on Jun 29th 2012 at 2:45PM
MIRC 2012: Speakers provide top tips for dealers

MIRC 2012: Speakers provide top tips for dealers

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MI retailers were treated to in-depth presentations from two expert speakers at yesterday's MIRC Conference, as well as a keynote speech from Rick Wakeman.

Adam Savage
by Adam Savage
on Jun 28th 2012 at 3:45PM

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MIRC 2012: Panellists tackle key retail issues

MIRC 2012: Panellists tackle key retail issues

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In the day's first panel session, representatives from four major UK MI stores revealed the secrets of their success.

Adam Savage
by Adam Savage
on Jun 28th 2012 at 2:37PM
MIRC 2012: Doors open for industry conference and expo

MIRC 2012: Doors open for industry conference and expo

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Some 280 UK retailers are expected through the doors today to take part in the morning's conference schedule, followed by an afternoon expo with a number of select event partners.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Jun 28th 2012 at 9:00AM
MIRC 2012: Ask a question, win a prize

MIRC 2012: Ask a question, win a prize

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There will be two panel sessions during the morning conference, and we've made it easier than ever for the audience to ask questions and maybe even win a prize.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Jun 26th 2012 at 1:58PM
MIRC 2012: Dos and don'ts

MIRC 2012: Dos and don'ts

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This year's MIRC event finally takes place this Thursday (28th). Here's a few dos and don't to help you make the most of it.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Jun 24th 2012 at 11:56AM

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MIRC 2012: Audio specialist targets MI dealers

MIRC 2012: Audio specialist targets MI dealers

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The UK branch of the  firm was only set up in February to distribute the range of Italian audio equipment.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Jun 21st 2012 at 12:55PM
MIRC 2012: EV Dynacord showcasing wide range of audio gear

MIRC 2012: EV Dynacord showcasing wide range of audio gear

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EV Dynacord will display a plethora of new equipment from both audio brands at The Brewery later this month.

Adam Savage
by Adam Savage
on Jun 19th 2012 at 2:30PM
MIRC 2012: Breakout sessions revealed

MIRC 2012: Breakout sessions revealed

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There will be five breakout sessions at this year's MIRC featuring Casio, Marshall, Korg, Soar Valley Music and Pioneer DJ.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Jun 18th 2012 at 4:12PM
MIRC 2012: Elixir brings new bass offering

MIRC 2012: Elixir brings new bass offering

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Coated string specialist Elixir is putting the emphasis on its new nickel and stainless steel bass strings at this year's show.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Jun 18th 2012 at 11:03AM
MIRC 2012: Soar Valley brings world music to dealers

MIRC 2012: Soar Valley brings world music to dealers

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World percussion specialist Soar Valley is set to bring an exotic flavour to next month’s MIRC exhibition, with a host of new and existing products to be presented at the ...

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Jun 13th 2012 at 5:04PM
MIRC 2012: Full conference line-up announced

MIRC 2012: Full conference line-up announced

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Rick Wakeman keynote tops off two panel sessions and two speakers.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Jun 12th 2012 at 2:43PM
MIRC 2012: Tanglewood covers all the bases

MIRC 2012: Tanglewood covers all the bases

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Acoustic guitar specialist, Tanglewood, says it will have something for all dealers, including new models, as part of its MIRC showcase.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Jun 11th 2012 at 11:13AM
MIRC 2012: Sony debuting new digital wireless mic system

MIRC 2012: Sony debuting new digital wireless mic system

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Sony's new digital wireless solution will make its first global appearance at MIRC 2012.

Adam Savage
by Adam Savage
on Jun 8th 2012 at 9:52AM