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FEATURE: Hughes & Kettner
NEWSAfter more than 20 years and a slew of different UK distributors, German amp manufacturer Hughes & Kettner has returned to JHS.
New capo range from Summerfield
NEWSSummerfield MI has just launched the new B-Bird spring-loaded capo to UK music dealers.
Cranes becomes exclusive UK distributor of Kay guitars
NEWSThe Welsh retailer has recently been appointed exclusive distributors for the iconic American brand's electric guitars and basses.
Yamaha presents the 'Silent Revolution' tour
NEWSFrom 12th to 15th June, Yamaha product specialist Bert Smorenburg will be bringing the unique SH Silent Series Pianos to venues across the country.
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Headstock readies launch of new Tama drum range
NEWSHeadstock is preparting to launch the new Tama Star Drum range of hand-crafted Japanese drums.
Right Track Music sponsors Create music festival
NEWSFor the fourth year, the Ashford-based retailer and music school is sponsoring a stage at one of the South East’s biggest free music festivals.
MIRC 2013: Studio offers recording prize to Battle of the Bands winner
NEWSHarbour Studios is offering the winner of this year's MIRC MI Retail Battle of the Bands five days in the studio.
MI PRO TV: D'Addario and Noisey team up for the Guitar Moves series
NEWSEach episode of the new collaborative series showcases a specific musician's talent, creativity and gear setups.
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JHS ramps up June event
NEWSWith just three weeks to go until JHS's annual Trade Event, the company has announced a number of exclusive offers that will take place during the four days.
MIRC 2013: Win a free apprentice!
NEWSRetailers signing up for the MIRTAS apprenticeship scheme at MIRC can win a second staff member, with their wages paid.
Audio-Technica sponsors Lennon Bus Europe
NEWSAudio-Technica has announced it is sponsoring the Lennon Bus Educational Tour Bus Europe, which was recently launched by Yoko Ono at the Museum of Liverpool.
FEATURE: Dixon drums
NEWSBarnes & Mullins believes it has a real winner on its hands with the highly-regarded Dixon drum brand, which it took on after FCN went out of business.
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DIGITAL VILLAGE: Absolute takes on ex-staff
NEWSPoole retailer, Absolute Music, has signed up eight of the 31 ex-employees of Digital Village to act as a new nationwide sales force.
MI-Pro backs Music Show
NEWSMi-Pro has become the exclusive trade media partner for education and music services event, The Music Show.
Rodney Branigan to hit the streets of Edinburgh
NEWSCoinciding with his appearance at the Edinburgh Guitar and Music Festival, Yamaha and Red Dog Music are presenting the Texas-born guitarist at top busking spots around the city.
MIA challenges DV247 deal, calls for creditor unity
NEWSTrade body calls into question the legality of the DV247 arrangement and advises creditor unity to recoup debts.
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Chord progression
NEWSAVSL 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.
MI PRO TV: Larrivée's Space Oddity
NEWSCommander Chris Hadfield's cover of David Bowie's Space Oddity, filmed on the International Space Station has garnered millions of views on YouTube.
TOP TEN: This week's most read stories
NEWSIt 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 ...
MIRC 2013: Six weeks to go - have you registered?
NEWSIt'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.
MI PRO TV: Sounds Plus retail profile
NEWSSounds 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.
Yamaha to showcase at Edinburgh Guitar & Music Festival
NEWSIndustry giant, Yamaha, has thrown its support behind the inaugural Edinburgh festival and will be showcasing across its entire guitar range.
MI PRO TV: Ashdown releases new product videos
NEWSAfter a successful showing at this year's Musikmesse, Ashdown has released several new product videos filmed on the show floor.
COMPANY PROFILE: Percussion Plus
NEWSPercussion Plus MD, Paul Cobbett, talks about why now more than ever, it's important to support British manufacturing.











































