UPDATED: Statement From NAMM President and CEO John Mlynczak Regarding Southern California Wildfires

We continue to stay in close contact with our NAMM members and partners in Los Angeles, including those impacted by the wildfires. Anaheim has remained unaffected by the fires all week, which are located 60 miles northwest.  The containment level of the fires continues to increase, and fire officials have reported “little to no fire growth” in the past 24 hours.  

Air quality has remained safe all week with no fire-related impact on Anaheim or the surrounding areas. Both Los Angeles International (LAX) and Orange County (SNA, John Wayne) airports have remained fully operational and the traffic between these airports and Anaheim will not impede any relief efforts. Visit Anaheim has confirmed that there is ample available hotel room capacity both in Los Angeles and in Anaheim for those who are displaced, and The NAMM Show hotel rooms will not impact any evacuees.

We have taken every precaution to confirm that we can gather for a safe and successful NAMM show while also supporting the ongoing relief efforts. 

The 2025 NAMM Show will unite our global industry in support of those impacted in Los Angeles. We are coordinating relief efforts with our partners and continue to communicate with our members in Los Angeles on their needs. The NAMM Foundation has committed $50,000 to our L.A. Wildfires Relief Fund and we are overwhelmed by the generosity of the many additional contributions. This fund will provide needs-based assistance to NAMM members, employees of NAMM member companies, music education programs and music makers impacted by the fires. The NAMM Show will provide two dedicated LA Wildfire Relief Centers for attendees to learn more about how they can support the coordinated efforts of our members and partners.  

NAMM is first and foremost an association that cares deeply for our members and the global music products industry. This year, The NAMM Show will demonstrate our industry’s commitment to uniting as a community in support of those impacted. 
 

Sincerely, 
John Mlynczak