Marshall has announced an initiative to support independent music venues worldwide. On Monday (March 2), the audio and technology company launched a new membership program, Amplify, with the long-term goal of creating a more sustainable music industry. Through Amplify, Marshall commits an amount equal to 1% of member purchases on marshall.com to support local music communities, starting with independent venues. Amplify is free to join via marshall.com and offers members benefits including early access to products, free shipping and priority support. Every eligible member purchase made through marshall.com will go toward the initiative. “For over 60 years, Marshall amplified live music, from local independent venues to the world’s biggest stages,” said Marshall CEO **Jeremy de Maillard** in a statement. “Small venues are where the next generation of musicians turn first time listeners into lifelong fans.…