News Releases

CARLSBAD, CALIF., December 2, 2025 – NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, will feature more than 200 educational sessions for its member communities at The 2026 NAMM Show.

CARLSBAD, CALIF., November 12, 2025 – NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global non-profit music trade organization, and the NAMM Foundation have announced over $800,000 in grants to 57 deserving charitable organizations, which represents the largest number of grants ever given to organizations from across all industry segments.

BUENA PARK, Calif. [November 5, 2025]—Yamaha, the world’s leading manufacturer of musical instruments, today unveiled its initial artist lineup for The 2026 NAMM Show, with more artists to be revealed in the coming weeks. The concerts will honor the 125th anniversary of The NAMM Show. This inspiring two-night concert series will energize the Yamaha Grand Plaza Stage with unforgettable performances that celebrate musical passion and innovation. 

CARLSBAD, CALIF., October 28, 2026 – NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global non-profit music trade organization, along with Bass Magazine, the world’s leading bass publication, announced today an events partnership heading into the 2026 NAMM Show. The 2026 B

CARLSBAD, CALIF., October 23, 2025 – NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global non-profit music trade organization, announced today that VittekPR and Stungun Productions will bring their industry expertise to support The NAMM Show team by leading artist relations for this year’s show.

CARLSBAD, CALIF., October 21, 2025 – NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global non-profit music trade organization, received the highest honors from the annual Trade Show Executive (TSE) Gold 100 Awards & Summit.

CARLSBAD, CALIF., October 14, 2025 – The NAMM Foundation has announced today that applications are now open for its 2026 Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Award.

CARLSBAD, CALIF., Sept 18, 2025 – NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global non-profit music trade organization, announced today that the online registration for the 2026 NAMM Show is now live and ongoing allowing global members to register immediately.

Get Ready to Rock The 2026 NAMM Show: NAMM Celebrates 125 Years with Five-Days of Music, Innovation and Industry Legacy 125th Anniversary of NAMM and 50 Years in Anaheim Set the Stage for a Historic Gathering

CARLSBAD, CALIF., July 30, 2025 – NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global non-profit music trade organization, has announced today that NAMM YP and WoN have each elected new members of their leadership teams, effective immediately. Both leadership teams will provide oversight, support and collaboration for NAMM’s illustrious and fastest-growing groups while aligning with NAMM’s overall vision, mission and objectives.  

CARLSBAD, CALIF., July 24, 2025 – NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, and the 

CARLSBAD, CALIF., June 18, 2025 – NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, and The NAMM Foundation announced today its 10th year of partnering with the Make Music Alliance to present the one-of-a-kind global Make Music Day which features the creativity of music making througho