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MIRC 2013: Major relaunch for Studiomaster
NEWSStudiomaster and guitar amp brand Carlsbro have outlined their plans for the MI Retail Conference & Expo (MIRC) on June 26th 2013.
MIRC 2013: One week to go - more than 150 brands await
NEWSDealers attending next week's conference and expo will have access to over 150 brands and a host of offers and promotions.
Rockschool offering free lessons
NEWSThe rock and pop exam board is now offering free music lessons via the news section of its website.
Arturia readies for UK dealer tour
NEWSStarting next month, the synth specialist will be embarking on a major dealer tour letting musicians try out some of its latest products.
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Martin guitar dealers targeted by scams
NEWSThe guitar maker's UK distributor, Westside Distribution, has warned of a number of potential scams targeting online retailers.
COMPANY PROFILE: Samson
NEWSSamson's director of international sales and business development, Christopher Smith, talks about innovation and catering to the UK market.
MIRC 2013: Chord announces special offers
NEWSThe AVSL brand has announced some special offers for dealers attending this year's MIRC.
Online pro audio and lighting retailer opens shop
NEWSBucking the current trend, Soundsavers has opened a bricks and mortar location in the heart of Headingley, Leeds.
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MIRC 2013: TESBL offers host of competition prizes
NEWSSoftware specialist and MIRC headline sponsor TESBL is offering the chance to win a weekend in Paris and an Xbox 360.
US: Guitar Center staff vote to unionise
NEWSThe 57 retail workers at Guitar Center's flagship store in Manhattan recently voted to form a union.
TIM SLATER: JHS Event report
NEWSOur roving reporter Tim Slater ventured up to JHS' Garforth HQ for its annual dealer open house event....
PRO SOUND AWARDS: Last chance to send your nominations
NEWSThe extended lobbying period for the Pro Sound Awards closes at midnight tonight.
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MI PRO TV: Trevor Durrant Guitar Centre profile
NEWSTrevor Durrant Guitar Centre is something of an institution; the Colchester-based business has been happily engaged in serving the needs of Essex musicians for the past 23 years.
Guitarists sought for world record attempt
NEWSGuitarists are being invited to join an attempt to set a new record for Britain's biggest band playing one song altogether at the same time.
New international music education association formed
NEWSThe International Association of Music Colleges and Universities (IAMCU) was created to promote and facilitate international collaboration between music students.
TOP TEN: This week's most read stories
NEWSThis week's top ten most read stories on MI-Pro.co.uk run the spectrum from major brands changing their identity to exciting new gear announcements.
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Rotosound endorsees caught by the fuzz
NEWSRotosound has signed up a number of new guitarists to endorse its re-issued fuzz pedal.
Dream launches cymbal recycling scheme in UK
NEWSDream is launching its Cymbal Recycling programme in the UK, where customers can use broken cast cymbals as credit towards new ones.
US: Guitar Center credit rating drops
NEWSThe American MI retailer's long-term financial stability has been called into question as it struggles with poor trading conditions, according to a report on the Reuters website.
RETAIL ADVISORY BOARD: Supplier support
NEWSIn the current market conditions, shops are looking for any way to edge out the competition and increase sales.
Premier takes back German distribution
NEWSContinuing the firm's recent trend to take back control of its distribution, Premier has announced that it will be going alone in Germany.
Gibson apparently no longer a guitar company
NEWSGibson has changed its corporate identity, swapping the word 'Guitar' for 'Brands' in a move designed to reflect its broadening product line-up.
MI Pro June 2013 digital edition now available
NEWSThe latest issue of MI Pro is now available to read online or download as a pdf.
MI PRO TV: Nu Desine releases teaser AlphaSphere tutorial video
NEWSWith the first run of AlphaSpheres making their way to dealers around the world, Nu Desine has released a teaser video outlining the unit's features.
Sutherland Trading takes on Kremona
NEWSAdding to its already expansive range of stringed instruments, Sutherland Trading has taken on distribution of Kremona instruments.
