News Releases

The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) yesterday hosted a Congressional briefing in partnership with the U.S. House Manufacturing Caucus in support of the RELIEF Act (H.R. 3210), legislation that would fix the unintended negative consequences resulting from the 2008 amendments to the Lacey Act.  

The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) today announced its after-show entertainment schedule for the 2012 NAMM Show.   These events, in addition to the many exhibitor-sponsored concerts and parties, meet-ups and tweet-ups offer show attendees a wide variety of entertainment options once the show floor closes. For a complete listing of events, please visit namm.org/thenammshow/2012 or download the free 2012 NAMM Show app from iTunes or Android mobile stores http://m.core-apps.com/namm2012  

The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) today announced that teen pop sensation, songwriter, vocalist and pianist Greyson Chance and singer/songwriter Shaun Barrowes will co-host and perform at the third annual SchoolJam USA finals event. The teen battle of the bands competition will take place on Jan. 21 in Downtown Disney as part of the world-famous NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA.

As Americans nationwide resolve to get fit, manage stress and save money this year, NAMM is urging them and President Obama to add playing a musical instrument to their list of New Year's resolutions through its "Pledge to Play" online initiative.

 The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) announced today that the Crane Institute for Music Business at SUNY Potsdam will be presenting an interactive roundtable forum during the 2012 NAMM Show exploring career opportunities in the music education and music products sectors. The open forum discussion called “How to Get a Job In the Industry” will be hosted from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 in the NAMM Foundation Learning Lounge located inside the Anaheim Hilton’s California Ballrooms A and B, and will be moderated by NAMM President and CEO Joe Lamond.

NAMM and Messe Frankfurt announced today that dozens of manufacturers and distributors of major music product brands have already confirmed their exhibit space and attendance at the two new international music product trade shows being held in Moscow, Russia called NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia.

The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), has announced the top eight qualifying bands in the third annual SchoolJam USA competition. The bands were chosen by a combination of public votes and a panel of music professionals. A national program that rewards both aspiring teen musicians and their respective school music programs, SchoolJam USA features the best amateur teen bands between the ages of 13 and 19.

The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) today announced a new education and outreach initiative with the National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) where the group will host a mini-conference called “Best Practices in Identifying, Selling and Managing Systems Integration Projects” at NAMM’s Hands-On-Training (H.O.T.) Zone area on Thursday, Jan. 19 from noon to 6 p.m.  

Continuing its tradition of attracting the most passionate and talented music makers from all walks of life, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) today announced that Band From TV will make a special appearance at the NAMM Show by hosting and performing at the annual music products industry trade show’s Celebrity Jam, which will be held on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 from 5:45 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Anaheim Convention Center’s main lobby stage.  

More than 50 million television viewers will be transported to a fantasy wonderland this Thanksgiving as they view the 85th anniversary of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. And joining the fun will be a collaborative floating stage from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) and Sesame Workshop depicting the magic of playing musical instruments this holiday season.

The NAMM Foundation announced today that it will be collaborating with The College Music Society to co-host the Society's Summit at the 2012 NAMM Show in Anaheim, Calif. from Jan. 20-21.

According to a new holiday retail survey commissioned by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), more than one-third of Americans prefer to give loved ones gifts that offer meaningful, life-enriching experiences. Perhaps telling of which experiences consumers may likely share with their families this year, the survey also found that 58 percent of those surveyed regretted not learning to play a musical instrument.