Category Archives: MUSIC MATTERS

NICHOLAS DANIEL CONFIRMED AS SOUND & FAIR PATRON

Support of celebrated oboeist will enhance campaign's appeal to instrument players and manufacturers
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SOUND & FAIR FEATURED IN THE OBSERVER

Sound & Fair campaign featured in the Observer on Sunday 7 June 2010
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SOUND & FAIR PARTNERS WITH JUST FORESTS TO REACH OUT TO IRISH AFRICAN BLACKWOOD USERS

Irish NGO partnership will raise awareness amongst flute players and manufacturers
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HANSON CLARINETS COMPLETES WORLD’S FIRST CHAIN OF CUSTODY FOR SUSTAINABLY HARVESTED AFRICAN BLACKWOOD

Hanson Clarinets to launch the world's first FSC-certified woodwind instrument
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WALDEN GUITARS LAUNCHES FSC-CERTIFIED ACOUSTIC GUITAR RANGE

US guitar manufacturer makes commitment to FSC based on sustainable forestry principles
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AFRICAN BLACKWOOD STORY BROADCAST ON IRISH RADIO

In September 2009, Irish flute maker, Martin Doyle, travelled from the West coast of Ireland to Southern Tanzania in find and learn about the African Blackwood or mpingo tree.
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GIBSON GUITARS RAIDED FOR USING ILLEGALLY-SOURCED WOOD

Guitar manufacturer suspected of using illegally sourced Madagascan rosewood
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KEY ISSUES FOR UK RETAILERS OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MADE FROM AFRICAN BLACKWOOD

Assessment of the woodwind instrument market and impact of price premium
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KEY ISSUES FOR UK PLAYERS OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MADE FROM AFRICAN BLACKWOOD

Consumer survey assessing consumer willingness to pay price premium
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