Frequently Asked Questions - 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 The NAMM Show section to register for housing, booth space and badges, as well as read about scheduled NAMM Show 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 complete a Space Application/membership Application 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.
Dan Moylan
Trade Show Sales Manager
Trade Show Sales
Ext.114
danielm@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 the Disneyland Resort 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/Orange County Visitor and Convention Bureau for information on area entertainment.
The NAMM Show Press Room is located in the Anaheim Convention Center downstairs under the escalator near the entrance to Hall E.
NAMM Show Press Room Hours
Wednesday: 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
The NAMM Show Office is located on the Mezzanine Level at the Anaheim Convention Center in Mezzanine Room B.
They are located in:
- • the Platinum Ballroom at the Anaheim Marriott
• the Main lobby of the Hilton Anaheim Hotel across from Starbucks
• Hall E, Hall A and Arena lobbies of the Anaheim Convention Center
The Show Directory will be located at the Floor Manager Desks in Lobbies A, C, D and E and Level Two North between Registration and the Hot Zone.
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.
Please Note: There are no refunds granted.
Exhibitor badge registration officially opens on October 26. At that time your company status will change from non-exhibitor or distributor status to exhibitor status. If you try and register before October 26, your exhibitor status may not be updated and will not allow the exhibitor badge option.
Please Note: There are no refunds granted.
New employees register at www.namm.org/thenammshow/2012 with the company Member number, as long as the badge allotment allows.
Visit www.namm.org/thenammshow/2012 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.
Please Note: There are no refunds granted.
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 page.
Please Note: There are no refunds granted.
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They are located in:
- • the Platinum Ballroom at the Anaheim Marriott
• the Main lobby of the Hilton Anaheim Hotel across from Starbucks
• Hall E, Hall A and Arena lobbies of the Anaheim Convention Center
Generation Next
At this time there is no charge for college students majoring in music business or music education, or for their faculty members. However, after the January 5, 2012 badge registration deadline has passed, all attendees will be required to pay the $25 late badge registration fee
Thursday, January 19, 2012 9:30 a.m.– 6 p.m.
Friday, January 20, 2012 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, January 21, 2012 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, January 22, 2012 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The NAMM Foundation is extending the invitation to attend Generation Next to college students majoring in music business or music education and their faculty only. If your guest(s) meet these criteria, please direct them to request an invitation here.
Comfortable shoes––literally “miles” of exhibits
Printed bar-code registration verification––saves you time
Student/school-issued I.D.––will be required at every entrance
Business card––use these for networking on the show floor. As we get closer to the NAMM Show you’ll be able to download and print your own as a GenNexter
Note: Rolling luggage/handcarts and personal music instruments are prohibited at the NAMM Show.
The Anaheim Hilton Hotel is adjacent to the Anaheim Convention Center and one block from Disneyland. It is accessible to all major freeways and Southern California airports, including John Wayne/OC Airport and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Driving Directions:
- From the North: Take the I-5 South, exit Harbor Blvd., turn right onto Harbor Blvd., and then turn right onto Convention Way to the hotel.
- From the South: Take the I-5 North, exit Katella/Disney Way, turn left onto Katella, drive about a mile to Harbor Blvd., turn left on onto Harbor Blvd., then turn right onto Convention Way to the hotel.
Parking: Allow extra time for traffic and parking. We suggest at least a 45-minute buffer.
Handicap parking is available at both offsite lots and on a space-available basis in the Marriott and Hilton Hotel lots.
Valet parking “may” be available at the Anaheim Hilton or Marriott hotels, but self-parking will be full.
Off-site parking for Generation Next attendees* is available at Disney’s Toy Story lot at S. Harbor and Convention Way or at the Garden Walk lot.
*Generation Next Badges are green/associate badges.
Generation Next badges may be picked up with your confirmation number/bar-code confirmation and a school-issued photo I.D. at one of several badge-pickup locations.
Badges may be picked up with your confirmation information and a school-issued photo I.D. starting 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18 in the Hilton lobby or Marriott lobby. More locations, times and a map are located here.
NAMM Show etiquette, aka “yield to the blue badge”
The NAMM Show is a trade-only show held to promote the exchange of information between wholesale buyers and sellers. Direct retail selling on the show floor is prohibited. While visiting the exhibits as guests of the NAMM Foundation, we ask that you remain aware of business being conducted between exhibitors (red badge) and buyers (blue badge) and yield accordingly.
Smart Phone Tool
The “2012 NAMM Show smartphone” app is designed to enhance your show experience and deliver valuable NAMM Show information to your smartphone. The app includes an interactive show floor plan, NAMM Learning Lounge schedules, event schedules, social media interaction and the ability to download e-brochures from the trade show’s exhibitors, thus eliminating the need to carry around large bags filled with literature. The exhibitor materials will also live on the app after the show closes.
Save time. Download these tools before you arrive:
NS12 Interactive Floor Plan
Information Kiosk: Center Main Lobby on Level 1
Lost and Found: Show Office on the Mezzanine Level of hall-C
First Aid: Main Lobby in front of Hall B and throughout the facility
Wheel Chair Rentals
Bag Check: at the north end of the Main Lobby on Level 1
The NAMM Show exhibit floor is divided by halls as listed below. Booth numbers are assigned by Aisle # in ascending order from the front to the back of each exhibit hall. Search for Products or Exhibitors by using the Interactive Floor Plan.
Street-Level Booth #s 2000 to 7999
Arena (p) featured product categories / # 7000-7999
Hall A featured product categories / # 6000-6999
Hall B featured product categories / # 5000-5999
Hall C featured product categories / # 4000-4999
Hall D featured product categories / #2000-3999
Marriott Ballrooms (Yamaha Corp.)
Subterranean-Level Booth #s 1000 - 1999
Hall E (featured product categories)
- Main Lobby Stage Schedule TBD
- Food Court Stage Schedule TBD
- Lennon Stage Schedule TBD
- SchoolJam USA Finals, Saturday, January 21, 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Downtown Disney
- Marriott and Hilton Lounge After-Hours TBD