Timeline / Fact Sheet
The On-Stage Timeline
- 2015
- Jan: TMP/On-Stage showcases 30 new products at Winter NAMM 2014
- Jan: u-mount Power Banks receives a Best in Show award in the “Best Accessory/Add-On” category at Winter NAMM 2015
- 2014
- Dec: On-Stage Worldwide featured in Music Trades Global Sales Statistics issue
- Nov: TMP/On-Stage featured in the Music & Sound Retailer in The Power of the Add-On cover story
- Aug: On-Stage Donates Gear to Hartford Camp Jam
- Aug: TMP begins expansion of its headquarters in Berlin, CT. Part of the expansion includes a more collaborative floor plan, an experience room, a dedicated photography studio and video production studio.
- Aug: TMP participates in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
- July: TMP/On-Stage showcases 10 new products at Summer NAMM 2014
- June: On-Stage exhibits at Sweetwater's Gearfest for the first time
- Mar: On-Stage's Facebook page hits 1000 likes/followers
- March: As part of a social media promotion, On-Stage gives away a $3500 prize pack to Ashford School in Ashford, CT for Music in our Schools month
- Jan: The On-Stage Distributor of the Year award was presented to SF Marketing
- Jan: On-Stage presented Sweetwater Sound with the 2013 Dealer of the Year award
- Jan: u-mount Lighting Arms receives a Best in Show award in the “Gotta Stock It” category at Winter NAMM 2014
- Jan: TMP/On-Stage showcases 40 new products at Winter NAMM 2014
- Jan: TMP/On-Stage commences it's 35th Anniversary
- 2013
- On-Stage Presents Its First Annual 'Dealer of the Year' Award to Musical Fulfillment Services at Winter NAMM 2013
- TMP receives two nominations in the 27th Annual Music & Sound Awards; Best Guitar Accessory - GS6000B Mighty Uke Stand, and 2012 Representative of the Year - Jim Mingo
- TMP Rep Jim Mingo awarded 2012 Representative of the Year, in the 27th Annual Music & Sound Awards
- TMP/On-Stage Stands named among Hartford's Finest in May 1 issue of the Hartford Advocate.
- On-Stage raffles off a grand prize On-Stage Scooter at Summer NAMM as a part of the "Buy a Bundle, Save a Bundle" contest and promotion. Congrats to Skip's Music on winning!
- TMP West warehouse moves to Riverside, CA, increasing its square footage and loading docks.
- The Music People, Inc. recognized in the Hartford Courant - "Music Equipment Middleman Grows In Tough Times"
- 2012
- TMP East warehouse moves to Cheshire, CT, doubling its square footage and loading docks.
- On-Stage Distribution established to handle new and existing MI brands
- A new OSS Sales Team is developed to focus on sales of its proprietary stands and accessories
- Winter NAMM U-Mount is revealed and wins Best of Show-"Best Accessory"
- Summer NAMM- Mighty Uke stand is introduced and wins Best of Show- "Gotta Stock it"
- TMP Central Warehouse is expanded from 10,000 to 15,000 square feet
- Sales to the Chinese domestic market begin
- 2011
- 13,000 square foot Mei Fan Warehouse is opened in Ningbo China
- Sharon Hennessey named to NAMM Board
- On-Stage Stands being sold in 54 countries
- TMP Central distribution center opened
- Hartford Courant/Fox CT Top Workplaces Award
- 120 pro audio brands
- 2009
- Our Chinese sister company is founded Ningbo Mei Fan International Trading Company
- DrumFire reintroduced with acoustic drum sets
- 120 pro audio brands
- 8 Proprietary brands
- 2008
- Hennessey Guitar Parts introduced
- Second Supplier Excellence Award
- 100 pro audio brands
- On-Stage Stands ships 2 million units
- 2007
- On-Stage Gear introduced
- First featured in The Music Trades Music Industry Census
- 2006
- TMP Pro Distribution division established
- 80 pro audio brands
- 2005
- First Supplier Excellence Award
- On-Stage Sticks introduced
- 2004
- Berlin, CT headquarters opened
- 2000
- Retail-ready packaging introduced
- 1992
- West Coast distribution center opened
- 1989
- Offered retailers 16 pro audio brands
- 1985
- Began distributing the full Shure microphone line
- 1984
- DrumFire drum synths introduced
- 1982
- West Hartford, CT office opened
- 1979
- The Music People, Inc. established
- On-Stage Stands established
- Double and triple guitar stands manufactured in Hartford, CT
- HotWires brand established