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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.
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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...
GARY COOPER: Is Amazon public enemy No. 1?
NEWSThis month, MI Pro columnist and editor-at-large, Gary Cooper, looks as the issue of online retail giants Amazon and Thomann...
MIRC 2013: How to compete online
NEWSDealers attending this year's MIRC will be given insight into how to avoid easy pitfalls and make their websites work.
This week's top ten
NEWSThere were a number of big industry stories this week with Musikmesse just around the corner and excitement building for this year's MIRC.
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BATTLE OF THE BANDS: First act revealed
NEWSWelsh duo, Tatty Jeans, are among the acts competing for this year's Battle of the Bands title at MIRC.
MUSIKMESSE 2013: Natal to give European debut of new models
NEWSOriginally released at NAMM, the all-new Spirit series will get its European debut at this year's Musikmesse.
US: Best Buy Canada hatchet man appointed as Guitar Center CEO
NEWSThe industry's biggest retailer has appointed former Best-Buy Canada president and COO, Mike Pratt, as its newest Chief Executive Officer.
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Are shoppers bored of the Internet?
NEWSAccording to research from across the UK, shoppers are unsatisfied with sterile online buying experiences and are lamenting the loss of the High Street.
THE LAST WORD: Howard Jennings
NEWSThe veteran retailer and owner of Hessle Music in Hull fires back at predictions of the High Street's ultimate decline...
Nevada Music sponsors local event
NEWSThe Portsmouth-based retailer has announced it will be the main sponsor of this year's 'Playing on the Plaza' event.
MIRC 2013: Record retail registration
NEWSMore than 150 retailers have already signed up for this year's MIRC, putting it on course for record attendance.
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MUSIKMESSE 2013: Studiomaster announces European debuts
NEWSStudiomaster has announced it will be showing several new and re-engineered / restyled product ranges at this year's Musikmesse.
Barnes & Mullins appoints new board members
NEWSBarnes & Mullins has appointed Sarah Lewis (middle), Alex Mew (outside left) and Stephen Finley (inside left) to the positions of associate director.
MIRC 2013: Barnes & Mullins focusing on folk and orchestral lines
NEWSHidersine, Antigua and its own-brand traditional folk range will be the main area of attention for Barnes & Mullins.
Local award win for Reidy's
NEWSReidy's Home of Music was awarded the Retailer of the Year award at the 2013 Red Rose Awards held in the Empress Ballroom at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens.
Yamaha Silent Series awarded international Quiet Mark
NEWSYamaha's range of silent pianos, strings, brass and guitars as well as its DTX electronic drums have been awarded the international Quiet Mark from the Noise Abatement Society.
MUSIKMESSE 2013: Carlsbro rebranding
NEWSCarlsbro is unveiling a further series of operational changes, brand initiatives, improvements and revisions to its product range at Musikmesse.
MSL Professional takes on UK distribution of Aphex
NEWSThe US manufacturer of audio processing solutions such as the Aural Exciter and USB500 has appointed MSL Professional as its new distributor for the UK and Ireland.
Bruce Davidson takes on new role at TC Group International
NEWSBruce Davidson has left his role as business development manager MI for UK and Ireland and will take on the position of international partner marketing manager, musician vertical.
MIRC 2013: Is stock killing your business?
NEWSMarketing consultant, Neil McDougall, will be offering retailers insight into stock management at this year's MIRC.
