Ready, Set, Play! NAMM Drops the First List of Bands for 2024 Show
— Initial line-up includes 170+ Bands and Artists from around the world with additional main stage artists being named next month —
NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, has announced its initial line-up of artists and bands scheduled to perform live at The NAMM Show, January 25-28 in Anaheim, California, and will feature more than 170 global artists and bands in a variety of genres including: rock, pop, bluegrass, funk, hip-hop, mariachi, jazz and more. Additional announcements on ground-breaking performances, artists and bands are expected from both NAMM and its member companies in early January 2024 to highlight an incredible array of top-tier live concerts.
“The NAMM Show will always be an annual destination for live music performances from every genre representing the global music industry, from established well-known bands, to incredible first-time performers launching their musical journey,” said John Mlynczak, NAMM president and CEO. “In January you can also expect major announcements, both from NAMM and our partners, that will bring an extremely talented collection of musicians on all of our stages across multiple days of the show. Today’s announcement is the first-step in highlighting some of the incredible performances planned for the show.”
Below is an initial snapshot of key performances and highlights during the 2024 show and will be updated continuously leading up to the January NAMM Show. A complete listing of the entire 2024 Show live band performances can be found on NAMM.org.
ESTABLISHED BANDS FOR THE 2024 NAMM SHOW
Acts include multi-GRAMMY® winners Mariachi Divas De Cindy Shea, the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West’s “Galaxy” featuring Poncho Sanchez, R&B star Khalil Nash, Chris Rocha of Miel San Marcos, violinist Jesus Florido, “Big Time Rush” actor Stephen Kramer Glickman as well as Pat Petrillo Big Rhythm Band, Roni Lee, Venice, and many more. Additionally, Yamaha will be presenting nightly concerts featuring popular artists on the Yamaha Grand Plaza Stage.
EMERGING BANDS FOR THE 2024 NAMM SHOW
Acts include award winning singer Ede Callier, hip hop artist Blimes, American Idol finalist Olivia Rox, fan favorite Yachty by Nature, R&B saxophonist Rodney Taylor as well as Heaping Teaspoon, SURRIJA, Andrea Chiarini, Big Fat Meanies, Cheyenne Benton, Thunderstorm Artis and the Sound of China Guzheng Ensemble.
The show will also highlight several student groups including Mission Vista High School Steel Drum Ensemble, Las Vegas High School’s Mariachi Joya, and the Teach Kids Music All Star Band.
All of these music programs and events are just part of The 2024 NAMM Show, where all sessions and events will take place on The NAMM Show campus, with highlights available through the show’s digital extension, NAMM Show+. The show will also see the return of much-loved industry award events, including Parnelli Awards, TEC Awards and SheRocks Awards, as well as other event gatherings and networking opportunities, including the Top 100 Dealer, Pro Audio Pool Party, Women of NAMM and NAMM Young Professionals receptions, and more.
Registration is now open for The 2024 NAMM Show. To register, please visit https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/attend.
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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.