NAMM Announces New Potential Host Cities for 2005 Summer Session
NAMM, the International Music Products Association, today announced four potential cities in contention to host the 2005 Summer Session trade show. In addition to Nashville, Tenn., the show’s home for the past 11 years, the list of contending cities includes: Austin, Texas; Indianapolis, Ind. and Washington D.C.
Over the years, NAMM’s Summer Session has demonstrated solid growth, creating the need for more exhibit space in a contiguous exhibit hall. Recently, the city of Nashville announced that it will not be expanding its current convention center or constructing a new facility in the foreseeable future, prompting the association to research other possible locations.
“We now have and will continue to have an excellent working relationship and friendship with the city of Nashville, which has allowed the Summer Session to flourish all these years,” said Joe Lamond, president and CEO, NAMM.
NAMM’s Summer Session typically draws 20,000 attendees from the music products industry and generates approximately $20 million annually for the local economy. Next year's Summer Session will be held in Nashville July 23–25, 2004.
Media Contacts
NAMM Communications - John Dolak, Director
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The Lippin Group
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About NAMM
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is the not-for-profit trade association representing the $18.1 billion global music products industry, with a mission to strengthen the music industry and promote the pleasures and benefits of making music. Comprised of more than 9,000 member companies and individual professionals worldwide, NAMM supports an industry that employs more than 400,000 people globally. Through its programs, events and advocacy efforts, NAMM advances a shared vision of a thriving, innovative and inclusive music products industry where every person has access to the joy of music-making. NAMM also operates The NAMM Foundation, investing in the future of music through the support of education, global grantmaking and featured programs that expand participation in music across all ages and stages of life. Headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif., NAMM serves as a leading voice for the global music products industry through public policy, advocacy, education and other member services. For more information, visit NAMM.org, and learn more about NAMM’s Vision, Mission & Objectives at NAMM About Page.