Frequently Asked Questions
NAMM
The International Music Products Association’s name, NAMM, comes from the acronym “National Association of Music Merchants,” but the long form of the name is no longer used. Today, we simply say that NAMM stands for the interests of the global music products industry.
NAMM offers Memberships in four categories: Retail, Retail Affiliate, Commercial/Commercial Affiliate and Manufacturer Representative.
The Membership page gives an overview of each category.
Click here to renew your NAMM Membership.
Click here for help in accessing your account.
In order to log in to NAMM's website, you must first create an account.
Once your account has been created, return to www.namm.org and click on "Sign In" in the top right-hand corner of the page.
Registering on the website gives you access to the features on the NAMM website only. It does not register you for NAMM Show badges or NAMM Membership. Attendance at NAMM trade shows is restricted to "trade-only" companies; the shows are not open to the public. Visit the NAMM Membership page to see if your company is eligible for Membership.
We invite you to review our Membership criteria. Based on the outlined criteria, determine your appropriate NAMM Membership category: "Retail," "Retail Affiliate," "Commercial/Commercial Affiliate," or "Manufacturer Representative." Once you have determined your Membership category, simply download, complete and submit the appropriate application. All Membership criteria, categories and applications can be found in the Membership section of the NAMM website.
You can search for and find musical instruments, products or lessons in your neighborhood by visiting the NAMM Member Dealer Locator.
Our office is frequently contacted by the owners of older pianos asking about a sticker they found on the back or underside of their piano. The sticker relates to a program that occurred just before World War I called "For the Advancement of Music." In the early 1900s, there was a significant increase in the number of misleading "stencil" pianos in the marketplace, which led to the establishment of this program.
Stencil pianos often had deliberately misspelled names on the fallboard that looked or sounded similar to well-known manufacturers. For example, "Steinbay" in place of "Steinway," "Baltman" to represent "Baldwin," "Chichester" instead of "Chickering" and "Bush & Gaerts" in place of "Bush & Gerts." These pianos were often of lesser quality, and the piano industry was very concerned that consumers were being misled into buying a potentially inferior product when they thought they were getting a piano from a name manufacturer.
"For the Advancement of Music" was a cooperative effort between the National Piano Manufacturers Association (NPMA)—now known as the Piano Manufacturers Association International (PMAI)—and the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM). The goal was to identify for the consumer those pianos made by legitimate manufactures. Stickers were placed on every piano built for several years in the early 1900s with a serial number that was logged into a record book at the NPMA headquarters. Unfortunately, those records have been misplaced or destroyed over the ensuing years, with the result being the loss of a significant historical record.
Often those contacting our office about the stickers are hoping we can date their piano using the serial number on the sticker. Unfortunately, without the record book, that is not possible. In some cases, however, piano owners may be able to date their pianos with the brand name and serial number by referring to the Pierce Piano Atlas, which lists serial numbers for several of the older piano brands.
NAMM's privacy policy forbids the association from providing any mailing lists or mailing labels containing the contact information of NAMM Members to non-members and non-exhibiting companies or other third parties for marketing purposes. This also includes mailing lists of trade show attendees or attendance rosters from NAMM U sessions. Exhibiting companies can receive buyer lists by completing the form in the exhibitor manual. The pre-show lists are available to exhibiting companies only after the deadline for early registration, approximately five weeks before the show.
NAMM publishes the NAMM Global Report on an annual basis. The hard copy publication is available to NAMM Members for $25 and non-Members for $75 plus shipping and handling. To order, send an e-mail to info@namm.org or call 760.438.8001.
Winter NAMM
General
Thursday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Attendance at NAMM trade shows is restricted to owners, suppliers, employees, endorsed artists and visitors of NAMM Member companies. NAMM's Membership is comprised of companies that make, buy and/or sell musical instruments and products. If your company meets this requirement, we invite you to visit our Membership page to start the process of becoming a Member of NAMM.
Once your company has been approved for Membership, you may create an account on www.namm.org and use the NAMM Show page to register for housing, booth space and badges, as well as read about scheduled Summer NAMM events.
We invite your company to take full advantage of the opportunity to join us for our annual industry event. Prospectus available online.
Remember, it’s best to respond early to claim last year’s space or increase your chance of getting the best available space.
Exhibiting at NAMM trade shows is restricted to Active NAMM Member companies. NAMM's Membership is comprised of companies that make, buy and/or sell musical instruments and products. If your company meets this requirement, we invite you to visit our Membership page to start the process of becoming a Member of NAMM.
For assistance with booking your space or to answer any questions, please call Trade Show Sales at 800.767.6266
(+1 760.438.8001 for international callers), e-mail tradeshow@namm.org or visit www.namm.org.
Dominique Agnew Ann Collins
Associate Director Account Manager
Trade Show Sales Trade Show Sales
Ext. 123 Ext. 213
dominiquea@namm.org annc@namm.org
Anaheim Convention Center
800 West Katella Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
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Anaheim is the home of Disneyland and several world-class attractions. Visit our NAMM Show Promotions page to see what fun can be found on a discount or visit the Anaheim Visitors Bureau for information on area entertainment.
The NAMM Press Room is located in the Anaheim Convention Center main lobby, just inside the west doors, across from the Hilton.
The NAMM Show Office is located in Mezzanine B.
They are located in:
- the Platinum Ballroom in Marriott
- the Main lobby of the Hilton across from Starbucks
- Hall E, Hall A and Arena lobbies of the Anaheim Convention Center
Badge and Registration
As a NAMM exhibitor, your badge allotment is determined by the square footage of your booth and the number of employees. Visit www.namm.org/policies/namm-trade-show-badge-allotment-policy-statement for the complete badge allotment policy statement and explanation.
Exhibitor badge registration officially opens on October 22. At that time your company status will change from non-exhibitor or distributor status to exhibitor status. If you try and register before October 22, your exhibitor status may not be updated and will not allow the exhibitor badge option.
Visit www.namm.org/thenammshow/2011 and login as a Member to begin the badge registration process. You will then need to enter the requested information and an e-mail address to receive your confirmation. Remember, you must be an active Member of NAMM or from an approved media outlet to attend a NAMM trade show.
You need to be an active NAMM Member to register for badges for the NAMM Show. Vist our Membership page if you would like more information on becoming a NAMM Member.
For NAMM Members, registration information, including badge pickup and badge allotment, is available in our Badge Registration section.
| Wednesday | Arena lobby | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Thursday - Saturday | Arena lobby | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Monday - Wednesday | Hall A lobby | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Thursday - Saturday | Hall A lobby | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Sunday | Hall A lobby | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Wednesday - Saturday | Hall E lobby | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Monday - Wednesday | Hilton | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Thursday - Saturday | Hilton | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Monday - Wednesday | Marriott | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Thursday - Saturday | Marriott | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
They are located in:
- the Platinum Ballroom in Marriott
- the Main lobby of the Hilton across from Starbucks
- Hall E, Hall A and Arena lobbies of the Anaheim Convention Center
Parking
The cost of parking is $12.
Hotel
It’s important you book a room at an available hotel and then fax or e-mail a copy of your acknowledgment number and details of your first choice to the Anaheim Housing Bureau (see contact information below), noting your request to be waitlisted at the hotel of your choice. If rooms become available, the Bureau will go through the waiting list in priority order and inform you when the change has been made.
Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau
Phone: 714-765-8888
Fax: 714-991-8963
e-mail: visitorinfo@anaheimoc.org
Located at: 800 West Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA 92802
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4270, Anaheim, CA 92803
You need to be an active NAMM Member to reserve hotel rooms for the NAMM Show. Vist our Membership page if you would like more information on becoming a NAMM Member.
For NAMM Members, a listing of hotels in the NAMM block, complete with pricing and a map that shows the specific locations, is available on our Hotels page.
Summer NAMM
General
Show Location & Hours
Nashville Convention Center
601 Commerce Street
Nashville, TN 37203
Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Future NAMM Shows
Jan. 13-16, 2011 | Jan. 19-22, 2012
Jan. 17-20, 2013
Future Summer NAMM Shows
June 24-26, 2011 | June 22-24, 2012