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