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Alex Hutchings to appear at the Great British Guitar Show

Alex Hutchings to appear at the Great British Guitar Show

NEWS

World renowned guitarist, Alex Hutchings, will be appearing at the Rotosound stand at this year's Great British Guitar Show.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Feb 13th 2013 at 10:12AM
Scheerers Music closes its doors

Scheerers Music closes its doors

NEWS

After 143 years in business, one of the North of England's oldest MI retailers, Scheerer's Music in Leeds, has closed its doors for good.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Feb 13th 2013 at 9:49AM
MI Pro traffic hits 30K

MI Pro traffic hits 30K

NEWS

Latest traffic figures for the MI Pro web site, show it reaching 30,000 unique users for the first time.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Feb 12th 2013 at 3:26PM
Tanglewood announces new electric models

Tanglewood announces new electric models

NEW GEAR

Tanglewood's latest electric guitar offering, the TSB 94, is available in three different configurations.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Feb 12th 2013 at 1:05PM

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Avid appoints new CEO

Avid appoints new CEO

NEWS

Avid's Board of Directors has appointed Louis Hernandez as president and chief executive officer, effective today (February 11th 2013).

Adam Savage
by Adam Savage
on Feb 12th 2013 at 11:37AM
JHS sets golf day date

JHS sets golf day date

NEWS

This year's tournament, once again sponsored by MI Pro, will take place at Garforth Golf Club on Thursday, 13th June.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Feb 12th 2013 at 10:32AM
Retail Profile Video: Raven Music

Retail Profile Video: Raven Music

NEWS

In this month's retail profile, former Playmusic editor and MI Pro columnist, Tim Slater, heads out to Ely to speak with Gary Raven of Raven Music.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Feb 12th 2013 at 10:14AM
JHS brings Vintage and Encore brands to India

JHS brings Vintage and Encore brands to India

NEWS

After securing a deal with Chennai-based distributors ProMusicals, JHS's Vintage and Encore guitar brands are now available in India.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Feb 12th 2013 at 9:46AM

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JHS supports Learn to Play day with special trade discount

JHS supports Learn to Play day with special trade discount

NEWS

In the lead up to this year's Learn to Play Day on 16th March, JHS is offering a special trade discount to registered participating stores.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Feb 11th 2013 at 10:45AM
Another new recruit for Line 6

Another new recruit for Line 6

NEWS

Steve Beeston has joined Line 6 as its new UK sales manager.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Feb 11th 2013 at 10:34AM
Barnes & Mullins to distribute Vandoren's new student-focused reeds

Barnes & Mullins to distribute Vandoren's new student-focused reeds

NEW GEAR

The new Juno reeds from Vandoren are designed for student performance and made from specially selected Mediterranean cane.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Feb 11th 2013 at 10:28AM
Seiko expands its range for 2013

Seiko expands its range for 2013

NEW GEAR

Timekeeping brand, Seiko, has expanded its range of musical accessories with the addition of new and updated metronomes and tuners.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Feb 11th 2013 at 10:12AM

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Great British Guitar Show

Great British Guitar Show

EVENTS
Feb 23rd 2013 - Feb 24th 2013

Location: Hockley, Birmingham

Midlands guitar show returns again, with host of exhibitors and live demos.

The Newcastle Guitar Show 2013

The Newcastle Guitar Show 2013

EVENTS
Mar 17th 2013 - Mar 17th 2013

Location: Gateshead

Popular regional event company's latest show is in Gateshead.

Battle of the Bands

Battle of the Bands

EVENTS
Jun 26th 2013 - Jun 26th 2013

Location: Northamptonshire

This year's MIRC will feature a Battle of the Bands contest exclusively for MI retail staff.

Jones heads up Anthem's Music Tech brands

Jones heads up Anthem's Music Tech brands

NEWS

Anthem Publishing has appointed Andy Jones as senior editor for Music Tech, Music Tech Focus and its brand new MusicTech.net website.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Feb 8th 2013 at 10:59AM

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MIA seeking new recruit

MIA seeking new recruit

NEWS

The MIA is looking for a new membership manager to work on a part-time basis selling the benefits of joining the trade body.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Feb 8th 2013 at 10:47AM
US: Casio appoints new director of sales

US: Casio appoints new director of sales

NEWS

Casio America has announced the appointment of Jay Morrissey as director of sales for its electronic musical instruments (EMI) division.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Feb 8th 2013 at 10:16AM
JHS releases new Vintage Historic acoustic guitar series.

JHS releases new Vintage Historic acoustic guitar series.

NEWS

Vintage guitars has increased its acoustic guitar offering with the addition of three historically-inspired electro-acoustics.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Feb 8th 2013 at 9:45AM
Nick Mason to appear at Foote's music for Learn to Play Day

Nick Mason to appear at Foote's music for Learn to Play Day

NEWS

After stepping in to save the floundering London music shop, Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason will be appearing at Foote's Music in support of National Learn to Play Day.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Feb 8th 2013 at 9:45AM
Line 6 announces new senior VP of worldwide sales

Line 6 announces new senior VP of worldwide sales

NEWS

MI and pro audio manufacturer, Line 6, has announced the appointment of Jim Atkinson as its new senior VP of worldwide sales.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Feb 8th 2013 at 9:30AM
GuitarGuitar GM leaves flagship store

GuitarGuitar GM leaves flagship store

NEWS

GuitarGuitar announced today that Nigel Spennewyn, GM of the company's flagship retail location in Epsom, Surrey, has left the company.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Feb 8th 2013 at 9:00AM
Yamaha continues the fifth season of its International Piano series

Yamaha continues the fifth season of its International Piano series

NEWS

The fifth season of the popular Yamaha International Piano series at Malvern Theatres continues with a recital on Thursday 21st February by Freddy Kempf.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Feb 7th 2013 at 3:16PM
New MD for Lamba

New MD for Lamba

NEWS

Lamba has a new MD in the form of erstwhile financial director, Emilio Reyes.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Feb 7th 2013 at 10:49AM
Trinity College announces new head of business development

Trinity College announces new head of business development

NEWS

Trinity College has announced the appointment of Ben Norbury as its new head of business development for the performing and creative Arts.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Feb 7th 2013 at 10:28AM