With the easing of lockdown rules, Melbourne’s musical instrument stores are back baby! Not that they actually went away, they’ve been servicing the needs of Melbourne musicians admirably since lockdown began with their fabulous online, pickup and delivery systems .. but now their doors are back open to instore customers….
Gibson and Tool guitarist Adam Jones are pleased to announce the kick-off of their partnership and collaboration with the Gibson Custom Shop Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom guitar. “I’m proud to finally show the world the first release in our multi-year partnership with Adam Jones,” says Cesar Gueikian, Gibson…
It’s about as far away from School of Rock as you can get, but for the last twenty-four years Kool Skools has been showcasing the artistic skills of Australian secondary school students in a unique, professional music environment. Since 1997, KoolSkools has recorded over 700 albums of original music…
Darkglass Electronics are proud to unveil two new additions to the Darkglass amplifier lineup – Microtubes 500v2 and Alpha·Omega 500, featuring our signature Dual Microtubes and Alpha·Omega drive engines respectively. With the instantly recognizable sleek Darkglass design on the outside, these two models both pack a real punch on the…
One of the first known electronic musical instruments, the theremin has seen a remarkable century as the otherworldly sound adored in film and TV soundtracks, a staple of avant-garde music, and a sonic companion for groundbreaking moments in world history. To commemorate the instrument’s 100th anniversary, pioneering electronic musical instrument…
A great new initiative is helping Australian veterans and former members experiencing the effects of PTSD express themselves through the power of music. Many former ADF members live with the effects of PTSD and the challenges of re-adjustment to normal life long after their service has concluded. To assist, Guitars…
The deadline to apply for a grant offered by the Victorian Music Industry Recovery Program is only a week away, with submissions due by 5pm on October 22, 2020. The Victorian Music Industry Recovery Program offers grants to Victorian-based contemporary music industry artists, workers, businesses and organisations who have been…
Australian guitar manufacturer Cole Clark have announced that they are now the Australian distributor for T-Rex effects. Being among the pioneers of the modern effects pedal manufacturers, Denmark’s T-Rex Engineering was brought to the world in 1996. Guitarists and engineers, Lars Dahl and Sebastian Jensen, conceived ideas and technical solutions…
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today released the all-new American Professional II series, the second generation of its flagship electric guitars and basses. In late 2016, Fender introduced the American Professional series, combining a longstanding history of quality with handmade craftsmanship to provide the world’s most relevant artists with a…
Melbourne Music Week will be held over three months this summer to support the local music industry as it recovers from the impacts of COVID-19. The City of Melbourne will deliver a special edition of the annual event called Melbourne Music Week Extended in celebration of Melbourne’s music community. The…