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Regal Tip Founder Joe Calato has Passed Away

Calato died peacefully at age 102

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September 5, 2023

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Events

2024 NAMM Show Online Registration is Open

The 2024 NAMM Show will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center January 25-28.

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September 1, 2023

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Music Marketing Inc Appoints Group Technologies in AUS/NZ Region

Music Marketing Inc has appointed Group Technologies Australasia Pty Ltd as their exclusive Marketing Center for Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania.

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August 22, 2023

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NAMM Announces the Creation of Member Services

The new department will expand benefits and value for all global NAMM members to help businesses and careers.

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August 22, 2023

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XCHANGE HD Worldwide Launch, Allowing Vendors Instant Access to Global Hardware Distribution

XCHANGE HD expands the XCHANGE Market Platform to provide next-gen distribution of music hardware to any part of the world.

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August 11, 2023

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NAMM Young Professionals and Women of NAMM Announce New Leadership

NAMM YP has elected two new members to its board of directors. Matthew Kennedy, director of strategic initiatives at C.F. Martin & Co., and Ryan Kotrlik, retail and combo manager at Beacock Music and Education Center, will serve three-year terms with the organization.

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July 25, 2023

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Appointment Notices

The NAMM Foundation Elects Victor Wooten to Board of Directors

The iconic bassist and educator joins The NAMM Foundation board as director-at-large

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July 24, 2023

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Appointment Notices

NAMM Announces New Leadership for the Executive Committee

With the election, the NAMM executive committee retains its balanced composition of retail and commercial members in leadership roles to help the organization fulfill its mission. The appointments to the NAMM board of directors executive committee are effective now.

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July 7, 2023

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NAMM Opens the Top 100 Dealer Awards

NAMM’s global retail membership can apply for the Top 100 Dealer Awards, to be held at The 2024 NAMM Show.

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June 29, 2023

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News

Launch Music Now Distributing Young Chang, Albert Weber, & Weber Pianos in Canada

Founded in 1956, the company was born when a prominent Korean family with extensive experience in the piano industry embraced the challenge of building a great piano.

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June 22, 2023

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Excelcia Music Publishing Administrative Offices Prep for Move

The company will be moving to a new, bigger location.

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June 22, 2023

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Events

Gibson Garage Announces Two-Year Anniversary Celebration

Garage Fest takes place Wednesday, June 7 until Saturday, June 10 at the Gibson Garage in Nashville and features live music and events with Dave Mustaine, Charlie Worsham, Emily Wolfe, Ashley Cooke, Kapali Long, Mya Byrne, Devon Thompson, Dawson (Temecula Road), Vincent Mason, Dani Rose, Cassandra Lewis, Mackenzie Porter, Whitney Miller, Adeem the Artist, and more.

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June 2, 2023

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Gibson Gives Donates Guitars to National School of Arts in Cuba

Gibson provided 100 sets of guitar strings, guitar picks, and 52 Epiphone acoustic guitars to the 21 music education programs through the National School of Arts.

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May 15, 2023

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Appointment Notices

Gibson Brands Announces Elizabeth “Beth” Heidt as Chief Marketing Officer

As Chief Marketing Officer, Beth will be responsible for overseeing Gibson Brands’ global brand and marketing teams, entertainment and artist relations, social media, partnerships, public relations, multi-media divisions, as well as the Gibson Gives Foundation

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May 15, 2023

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Events

The NAMM Show Returned to Anaheim this Year

The 2023 NAMM Show reunited the global music products, pro audio, and entertainment technology industry in a special session. Held at the Anaheim Convention Center over April 13-15.

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May 1, 2023

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Events

Make Music Day Returns June 21 in Worldwide Celebration of Music

Make Music Day will involve over 4,000 free musical events in 120 cities across 30 states.

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April 6, 2023

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Events

Join The NWC NAMM Canadian Reception

The Reception is a great opportunity for Canadian dealers, pro audio and lighting professionals and suppliers to connect before the first day of the NAMM Show and unwind in a casual atmosphere.

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April 3, 2023

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Events

Join NWC's Songwriting Meetup

Thursday, March 30 at 2 PM EST

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March 21, 2023

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Events

MIDI@40 and Hip-Hop@50 Anniversary Celebrations to Take Place at The 2023 NAMM Show

Each day of the show will offer the intertwined story of hip-hop and MIDI, and the relationship between technology and music creation.

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February 17, 2023

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Events

NWC Webinars presents Entertainment Marketing Meetup

‍The Entertainment Marketing Meetup will enable attendees to learn the latest techniques and network with Entertainment Marketing Professionals from around the World.

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February 16, 2023

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News

RIP: Lillo's School of Modern Music's Vic Lillo has Died

Funeral services will be held Feb. 21, 2023.

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February 16, 2023

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Appointment Notices

John Mlynczak Named President and CEO of NAMM

Mlynczak will join the NAMM team in Carlsbad, California, on April 3 and officially assume the role of CEO on May 1, 2023.

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February 14, 2023

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News

Donate to Help Number 9 Audio

The Toronto studio suffered a fire in December.

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February 2, 2023

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NAMM’s Annual Meeting of the Members Welcomes Eight New Board Members

Each board member will serve a three-year term and provide oversight, input, and direction to the organization.

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January 26, 2023

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The NAMM Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipients Across Four Programs

Emerging leaders, college music students, and administrators are being honoured with awards.

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January 26, 2023

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Distribution
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Launch Music is Now Allparts Music Corporation's Canadian Distributor

The distribution partnership is effective jan. 24, 2023.

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January 24, 2023

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RIP: Music World Academy Founder Cosimo Antonio Riccio has Died

Riccio passed away Dec. 6, 2022 with his family by his side. He was 75.

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January 12, 2023

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Events

OMEA's Synergy 2023 Issues Call for Workshops

The deadline to apply is Jan. 29, 2023.

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January 11, 2023

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Los Cabos Drumsticks Announces New Distribution Partnerships

The company has announced exclusive partnerships with KMC (USA), Sound-Service (EU + UK), and GM Music (MX).

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January 9, 2023

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Distribution
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Yorkville Sound and Hosa Technology Announce Exclusive Canadian Distribution Agreement

Effective immediately, Yorkville Sound will distribute Hosa products in Canada.

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January 9, 2023

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News

Pensado’s Place Residency to Take Over The 2023 NAMM Show

The global powerhouse of pro audio insights, education, and mentorship will return to The NAMM Show, April 13-15, 2023.

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January 9, 2023

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