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On its bridge back to January, The 2023 NAMM Show reunited the global music products, pro audio, and entertainment technology industry in a special session. Held at the Anaheim Convention Center over April 13-15, the three days welcomed the launch of new products, business opportunities, and valuable reconnections as the industry regains its momentum in the post-pandemic economy.

Last night at The 2023 NAMM Show, a standing-room-only crowd at The TEC Experience celebrated twenty-one innovative technical achievement products and technologies, and one studio design project as a part of the NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Awards. The NAMM TEC Awards are bestowed annually in celebration of the pro audio community and recognizes the individuals, companies, and technical innovations behind today’s sound recordings, live performances, films, television, video games, and other media. View the recipients below.  

At the upcoming NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA (April 13-15), the TEC Tracks education program will present “Brandi Carlile on Producing and Uncovering the Artist in the Studio,” which will feature Carlile in conversation with producer/engineer Dave Way (Fiona Apple, Ringo Starr, Phoebe Bridgers, Echo in the Canyon, Sheryl Crow, Pink, “Weird Al” Yankovic). The session will take place on Thursday, April 13, 1:00-1:50 p.m. PDT, in room 204A&B on the second level of the Anaheim Convention Center.

NEW YORK –  Make Music Day, the worldwide festival of making music held annually on the summer solstice, today announced the return of its vast program with over 4,000 live, free music-making events across the United States on Wednesday, June 21.

Lord Finesse, legendary artist, producer extraordinaire, and member of the iconic hip-hop crew Diggin' In The Crates (D.I.T.C.), will open The TEC Experience at The 2023 NAMM Show, April 13, in Anaheim, California. Consistently named as one of hip-hop's most influential producers and heralded DJs, Lord Finesse will be the vibe curator performing an eclectic DJ set celebrating Hip Hop 50 at the TEC Experience, an evening honoring the people and products advancing music.

GrandMixer DXT, uniquely dubbed the world's first "Turntablist," will be presented with the Hip-Hop Innovator Award at the TEC Experience on Thursday, April 13, at The 2023 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California. The award recognizes an artist whose work has advanced the art form of hip-hop and honors GrandMixer DXT’s contribution in innovating the turntable as a musical instrument, the impact of which can be heard in every musical genre.

GRAMMY® winner, composer, and musician John Fogerty will be presented with the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) “Music for Life” award at The 2023 NAMM Show on April 13 in Anaheim, California. The award is the music products, pro audio, and entertainment technology industry’s highest honor and is presented in recognition of Fogerty’s lifelong contributions to music and commitment to inspiring music makers everywhere.

Chuck D, the legendary leader and founder of rap group Public Enemy, social activist, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and GRAMMY® Lifetime Achievement Award winner, will be honored with NAMM’s Impact Music & Culture Award at The 2023 NAMM Show, being held April 13-15, in Anaheim, California. The Impact Music & Culture Award was conceived by musician, producer and songwriter Brian Hardgroove as an opportunity to recognize individuals who move culture through the power of music. The award will be presented at NAMM for the very first time.

After a comprehensive year-long search, The NAMM Executive Committee and CEO Search Committee is pleased to announce industry veteran and music education advocate John Mlynczak as the next President and CEO of The National Association of Music Merchants.

CARLSBAD, Calif. – February 7, 2023 – The 2023 NAMM Show will celebrate two of history’s most impactful musical innovations: the 40th anniversary of MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) with MIDI@40 and the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, with Hip-Hop@50. Each day of the show, which takes place April 13–15, in Anaheim, California, will offer the intertwined story of hip-hop and MIDI, and the relationship between technology and music creation.

Signature programs and events of The NAMM Foundation including GenNext, Music Education Days, the Nonprofit Management Institute, and the Grand Rally for Music Education, will return to The 2023 NAMM Show, April 13-15 in Anaheim, California.

Earlier today at the Annual Meeting of Members of the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), eight new board members were elected to the organization’s Board of Directors. Each board member will serve a three-year term and provide oversight, input, and direction to the organization.