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MIRC 2013: Musicians' Union backs dealer event
NEWSThis year's MIRC has been given the official seal of approval from the Musicians' Union.
MIRC 2013: Yamaha making AV push
NEWSYamaha will be putting strong emphasis on its range of AV products at this year's MI Retail Conference and Expo.
Gibson buys TEAC in £34.5m deal
NEWSGibson has made further investment in Japan, with the purchase of TEAC, parent company of Tascam.
Future sells music titles
NEWSFuture Publishing has sold its Metal Hammer and Classic Rock brands to a new publishing company - TeamRock.
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MUSIKMESSE 2013: Orange to release three new Crush Amps
NEWSOrange Amplification is extending its Crush amp range with the launch of three new amps at this year's Musikmesse.
Roland announces new president
NEWSEffective 1st April, the Roland Corporation has announced the appointment of Jun-ichi Miki as the firm's new president.
Robert Zildjian
NEWSCymbal manufacturer Sabian, has announced the passing of the firm's founder and leader, Robert 'RZ' Zildjian.
Manchester education show launching
NEWSA new show in Manchester is being organised by building-trade magazine publisher Hamerville Media.
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MIRC 2013: Dealer registrations nudging 200
NEWSNumbers for this year's free-to-attend conference and expo already nudging 200 - safely on course to achieve biggest ever turn-out.
Barnes & Mullins takes stock
NEWSAnnual stocktake means orders will continue as normal, but dispatch will be slightly delayed.
Statham departs as Mel Bay closes UK office
NEWSMel Bay has completed its distribution transition to Music Sales and has closed the doors on its UK operation for the last time.
BATTLE OF THE BANDS: The Sunset Limited
NEWSBlack Country outfit, The Sunset Limited are our latest Battle of the Bands contestant.
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New German distributor for Loud
NEWSLoud Technologies and Mega Audio have signed a distribution deal for the Ampeg and Mackie brands in Germany.
MIA backs MIRC 2013
NEWSThe Music Industries Association has endorsed MIRC 2013, becoming an Event Partner for this summer’s big event.
MUSIKMESSE 2013: Orange giving away an amp a day
NEWSOrange will be giving away four Dark Terror amplifiers at this year’s Musikmesse from 10th-13th April.
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John Rose Music closing
NEWSJohn Rose Music in Sale, Cheshire, formerly John Rose Drums, is shutting up shop after more than 20 years in the business.
MIRC 2013: How to sell to the subconscious
NEWSHarley Street hypnotist will demonstrate how reaching a customer's subconscious can bring a 90 per cent sales conversion rate.
MI PRO TV: Check out what Absolute Music did on Learn to Play Day
NEWSAbsolute Music pulled out all the stops for Learn to Play Day, check out the store's video of the day below.
TC Electronic teams up with Motörhead's Phil Campbell
NEWSMotörhead guitarist Phil Campbell has joined the TonePrint artist roster with three of his own custom TonePrints.
New research shows parents struggling to afford musical instruments
NEWSNew research conducted by the Arts Council of England's 'Take it away' scheme and website Netmums shows that almost a third of parents can't afford to buy their children musical ...
CRAIG BLUNDELL: Northern Star
NEWSIn his second instalment as MI Pro drum guru, Craig Blundell speaks with Andy Anderson of Drumshop Gateshead to get his take on the industry...
MIRC 2013: Rotosound backing Britain
NEWSRotosound is flying the flag again at this year's MIRC, with its range of UK-manufactured strings and accessories.
RETAIL ADVISORY BOARD: Amazon - High Street killer?
NEWSThis month, we asked our retail advisory board whether or not they use Amazon, and what they think about the online superstore...
