News Releases

We continue to urge the administration to exempt musical instruments and accessories, along with materials used to manufacture musical products, from the tariffs announced in President Trump’s executive orders. The negative effects of these measures threaten the economic and cultural impact of U.S.-made musical instruments and accessories, as well as cause our U.S. music products industry to lose its global competitive advantage in producing high-quality products, especially at professional and entry levels. 

CARLSBAD, CALIF., April 10, 2025 – The NAMM board of directors has elected the 2025 officers to represent the executive committee, effective immediately.

The reciprocal tariffs announced in President Trump’s April 2 Executive Order will have serious and devastating consequences for the music products industry, which is already facing challenges from the previous tariffs imposed on products imported from China, Canada, and Mexico, as well as the additional tariffs on imported materials.

CARLSBAD, CALIF., February 3, 2025 – A statement from NAMM President and CEO John Mlynczak on the Impact of Global Tariffs

CARLSBAD, CALIF., January 29, 2025 – From January 21-25, NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, gathered the music industry at The 2025 NAMM Show for a powerful week that set the music industry’s narrative for years ahead.

CARLSBAD, CALIF., January 25, 2025 – NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, announced today at the 2025 Show during its annual meeting of members, that eight newly elected board members will be joining its Board of Directors.

ANAHEIM, CALIF., January 23, 2025 –NAMM

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.  

CARLSBAD, CALIF., January 11, 2025 –NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, has announced the creation of the 2025 LA Wildfires Relief Fund. The NAMM Foundation has committed $50,000 and is currently accepting additional contributions. 

CARLSBAD, CALIF., January 7, 2025 – NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, has announced 12-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer and one half of rock duo The White Stripes, Jack White will be presented with the TEC Inn

CARLSBAD, CALIF., November 20, 2024 – Anaheim, California, will be the home of the global pro audio community when it gathers at The 2025 NAMM Show, held January 21–25 in Anaheim, California. NAMM (The National Associ

CARLSBAD, CALIF., November 18, 2024 – NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, will kick off its 2025 platform of events beginning with The NAMM Show, held January 21–25 in Anaheim, California.