NAMM members are invited to a reception promoting the 2018 NAMM Advocacy D.C. Fly-In, in Washington, D.C. on May 22-24, 2018. The 2018 NAMM Advocacy Fly-In will feature a Day of Service school event, advocacy training, briefings on meeting with Members of Congress and Governors, as well as research briefings and more. RSVP here.

Celebrate the 117th year of NAMM at Gruhn Guitars. Enjoy an evening of good music, delicious hors d'oeuvres and refreshing libations.

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Topics: 

• Best practices for community outreach and engagement.
• Best practices for lessons programs and music camps.

Joe Lamond presents awards to leading industry professionals who have made a significant impact in the music products industry.

The SWIM Fund will be hosting a SWIM Meet at Summer NAMM. This event will serve as an excellent opportunity to connect and network with other women in the music products industry. Come ready to dive in and connect!

The evolution of motion capture, visual effects and 3-D animation is bridging the divide between virtual and reality. While superstar athletes have been competing in video games for many years, we are now seeing a new trend emerge where marquee recording artists are performing virtually to the largest audiences in concert event history. Will music and gaming merge, or is there something far bigger on the horizon? Join A3E and special guest Steve Schnur for a discussion on the future of entertainment technology and its impact on the music industry.

College music faculty are invited to a special mixer hosted by The NAMM Foundation. RSVP now.

College music faculty are invited by The NAMM Foundation to a special reception to show our appreciation for all that you do to cultivate the next generation of music makers and industry professionals. Beverages and light appetizers provided.

Strum along in a group guitar lesson taught by the legendary Glen McCarthy, who will have you playing songs before you can say ‘EADGBE.’ Instruments supplied; no experience required. Presented by The NAMM Foundation in collaboration with the Guitar and Accessories Marketing Association (GAMA) and Fender Play. Located in the Level 3 Lobby.

We are living in a new era spawned by a pandemic that has forced many churches into a new frontier of live streaming services. This session will look at three ways to set up your audio feed for the best-sounding broadcast mix possible.

Drum up enthusiasm for music making at NAMM’s annual All-industry Drum Circle, a can’t-miss NAMM Show rhythm celebration! An annual event for over 20 years, it’s a chance to blow off some steam and get ideas for setting up fun, group-based Community Music Making experiences. Percussion instruments provided. Brought to you by NAMM in collaboration with Remo, Inc.

Topics:

• What are some of your best practices for inventory management?
• What are some of your best practices for staffing?

Open to all badge holders. Win from over $40,000 worth of Lennon Bus gear. You must be present to win!

Watch this webinar to help you understand the navigation of the online platform, tips to build your brand experience page, techniques to maximize keywords and get discovered, and how to utilize our invitation system to send a personalized message to your customers and prospects with a link to register for the online event.

Audinate will host the two-day House of Worship Audio Boot Camp, co-presented by Radial Engineering, Sennheiser and Yamaha. Discover the critical skills of professional sound that can be applied to any sound system you encounter. In the process, you’ll find out how to maintain and improve a sound system over time.

This event is free, but you must register through Audinate.

In the last few years, getting songs onto popular streaming playlists has become a fixation for artists and the music industry—and justifiably so. Playlist placements can help break an artist and greatly boost their numbers, but like most fixations, its importance can be overblown. In this presentation, Michael Raine, editor of Canadian Musician magazine, will break down how different types of playlists are curated, the key differences between the streaming services, the role of analytics and, most importantly, tangible actions emerging artists can take to get their songs on playlists and have them be successful once there.

From Tokyo to Rome and venues across the US, Ed Gerhard’s music has touched audiences all over the world. Performing on 6-string, 12-string, slide guitar or Acoustic Hawaiian Lap Slide, Gerhard captivates his audiences with virtuosity, generosity and sly humor. Known for his gorgeous tone and compositional depth, Gerhard can move a listener with a single note. Scott Alalrik of the Boston Globe said it best when he wrote ‘Gerhard does not write instrumentals. He writes songs only a guitar can sing.

Based truly on the quality of his work, Ed built his considerable reputation, beginning with his debut album “Night Birds” in 1987. It garnered a spot in the Boston Globe Critics Poll Top 10 Albums of the Year.” Shortly after the album’s release, Windham Hill Records included Ed on its Guitar Sampler (Vol.1). One of the highlights of the three hundred thousand unit selling Sampler, “The Handing Down” introduced the world to the beauty of Ed Gerhard’s music. “That one piece made me a lot of friends around the world,” Ed says.

Ed has released his ninth CD “There and Gone.” He was awarded a GRAMMY® for his inclusion on the CD “Henry Mancini; Pink Guitar.” Warner Brothers, MelBay and Hal Leonard have all released Ed Gerhard’s music in books. His guitar work can be heard on recordings by Arlo Guthrie, Jorma Kaukonen, Bill Morrissey and in the Ken Burns films “Mark Twain” and “ The National Parks: America’s Best Idea.”

Along with players like Ben Harper and David Lindley, Gerhard’s unique approach to the Weissenborn (an acoustic Hawaiian lap slide guitar) is playing a significant role in reinvigorating interest in this somewhat esoteric but beautiful instrument. Ed’s style of Weissenborn playing is unique in that he composes and arranges music for solo Weissenborn with beautiful melodies, complex chords and moving basslines, unusual for an instrument that normally serves an accompaniment role. Ed is featured in the book “Lap Steel Guitar” alongside legendary players like Greg Leisz, David Lindley, Jerry Byrd and more.

In a true collaboration of guitarist and guitar maker, Breedlove Guitars released the “Ed Gerhard Signature Model” guitar. The guitar became one of Breedlove’s best selling guitars and won the “Player’s Choice Award” by Acoustic Guitar Magazine. Breedlove has released a Gerhard Weissenborn copy in collaboration with Gerhard. Here they have combined traditional design with innovative features and contemporary wood combinations.

Come outside and visit the new Arena Plaza area where the Adam Hall Group will offer a chance to win prizes next to their classic orange ’77 Volkswagen Van. Anyone who visits the van or the Adam Hall Booth on the show floor can enter to win, courtesy of their brand Palmer.

The NAMM TEC Awards are the “Oscars” of the pro audio and sound recording industry. It’s where the most outstanding products in the worlds of music making, live performances, video games, television and films are recognized and where creative luminaries like Les Paul, Quincy Jones, Joe Perry, Pete Townshend and Stevie Wonder are celebrated for their musical contributions. This year, the awards will be hosted by comedian Demetri Martin and winners will be announced across 23 Technical Achievement and 8 Creative Achievement Categories. Buy tickets here.

Join the Women’s International Music Network for their annual She Rocks Showcase featuring amazing female talent. It takes place at The Listening Room on June 27 at 8:30 pm. Performers include Youtube superstar Megan Davies, duo Roses & Cigarettes, the Voice’s Gigi Rich and local artist Karina Daza. Only a $5 suggested donation and there’s an amazing raffle with gear from Martin Guitar, Daisy Rock, Sennheiser, Paul Mitchell and more on site. Sponsors include Martin Guitar, Fishman, 108 Rock Star Guitars, Casio, KMC, Sennheiser and Paul Mitchell.

$5 pre sale • $7 door • NAMM badge not required to attend

"This is Soul for today: tight, sophisticated, and up-to-date...a winner" (San Diego Troubadour). Tori Roze and Johnny Alexander are two members of a larger six piece original funky soul-jazz band called Tori Roze and The Hot Mess from San Diego, CA. The band, of which Alexander and Roze are the primary songwriters, has been nominated for three San Diego Music Awards including "Best Acoustic," "Best Blues Album," and "Best Pop Album."

Tori funnels her musical influence down from childhood favorites Michael Jackson, Erykah Badu, Ella Fitzgerald, Bjork and musical theatre bringing forth a uniquely syncopated, clever, interesting, and unmatched blending of audio tapestries. Alexander, a diverse man of music ranging from The Smiths to jazz and classic rock, is a sound magician inverting standard chord structures and time signatures into beautiful landscapes; his contributions are full of brilliant luminescence.

Currently recording their third album due out in Spring 2018, Tori Roze and The Hot Mess are a soulful force to be reckoned with. Gathering their musical thunder from an extremely eclectic time and space spanning centuries, this band busts straight through the glass ceiling of genre-bending: original funky soul-jazz exploding with grit, integrity, and vulnerability. Roze is a key artist in conveying the emotional intent behind a song. "Hearing Tori Roze's sultry voice for the first time is like learning that Santa Claus isn't real: it absolutely breaks your heart. Roze seduces you with her Erykah Badu-esque flair, and just when you think she can't be any smoother, she claws her way into your ears with her rocking roars" (San Diego City Beat).

“We pride ourselves on not fitting into the mainstream. The beauty is in the difference. We make genuine art. We shape sound. We care about what we do. We like to put some stank on it, bottom line," Roze says of their fearless musical style. Their unique edge of colorful heart-driven funky soul-jazz grooves enveloped in the emotionally potent lyrical truth that Roze serves up in spades; Tori Roze and The Hot Mess deliver serious human connection and an original sound that is absolutely unforgettable.

Installation artist William Close has created a new kind of musical space with his invention, the Earth Harp. By fixing 1,000-foot strings to mountain peaks, arches, the tops of skyscrapers, canyon walls or the interior of the ACC, Close can turn any architectural or natural environment into a totally unique instrument.

Mary Luehrsen, executive director, The NAMM Foundation; Lee Higgins, contributing author of The Oxford Handbook of Music Making and president of the International Society of Music Educators; Suzie O’Neill, associate dean at Simon Frazer University, Canada. Presented by The NAMM Foundation.

The Community Music Making Brunch and Learn is the place to discover tips for hosting in-store music-making events and activities that will engage first-time and seasoned music-makers. Continental breakfast is provided.

On Saturday evening at the annual “Imagine Party,” The NAMM Foundation and The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus presented by Other World Computing will welcome singer and songwriter, Elle King. King blends pop, blues, and rock ‘n’ roll into a sound that’s all her own.

Yamaha is joining with Guitar for Vets (G4V) to hold a live music performance in Nashville to highlight National PTSD Awareness Day, featuring students and graduates of G4V's program of PTSD rehabilitation through music, as well as guest Yamaha Artists and other musicians to be announced.

Free to the public.

The 2019 She Rocks Awards will take place on Friday, January 25, 2019 at the House of Blues Anaheim at 7:30 p.m. This high-energy evening includes live music, awards and speeches, celebrity appearances, a fabulous silent auction, amazing gift bags and so much more! Tickets are now on sale, available in four tiers that include dinner and more. This event is open to the public; a NAMM Show badge is not required to attend the She Rocks Awards.

KING SALAMANDER SHOWCASE

1.21.17 | Doors Open at 7:30 pm

M3 Live Event Center - 2232 S. Harbor Blvd. Anaheim CA

Libations | Live Music | All Ages | $10 

All proceeds benefit The Music Heals Project | www.music-heals.com

Brush up on your musical skills at the Summer NAMM guitar circle. This free group lesson taught by guitar-teaching legend, Glen McCarthy, will have you playing songs before you can say ‘EADGBE.’ Instruments supplied; no experience required. Presented by The NAMM Foundation in collaboration with the Guitar & Accessories Marketing Association (GAMA) and Fender Play.

See an amazing lineup of rockabilly stars at The Yost Theater in Santa Ana on Friday, January 25!

Starring:

Jamie James & The Kingbees
The Rockin' Rebels
Chris Casello With Miss Tammi Savoy
Jason Lee & The R.I.P. Tides
Ruby Dee & The Snake Handlers

Just 10 minutes from Anaheim Convention Center at 307 N. Spurgeon in Santa Ana.

Sponsored by TV Jones. Tickets at the door $10.

Add the uke to your musical repertoire! Unleash your Island Spirit at our ukulele circle, where you’ll learn the basics of the instrument known as the “jumping flea.” No experience required. We provide the ukes, you provide the smiles and learn how to create a uke community. Facilitated by Ukulenny. Presented by NAMM in collaboration with Kala Brand Music.

You are invited to join us for a cocktail reception at the event tech lounge (Booth #10748) to gather right on the show floor before ESTA’s Happy Hour for Behind the Scenes fundraiser. We look forward to seeing you there!

Sponsored by Lighting&Sound America/PLASA and Entertainment Services and Technology Association (ESTA). 

With more than 2,000 albums to his credit, Leland Sklar remains one of the most prolific and popular bass players in modern music. His work dates back to the late '60s, but he really gained momentum in the early '70s when he teamed up with the young James Taylor. Since then, his bass touch has graced the work of such artists as Linda Ronstadt, Hall & Oates, Jackson Browne, Barbra Streisand, Billy Cobham, Phil Collins, Clint Black, Toto, Rod Stewart and Willie Nelson, to name just a few.

Ear Trumpet Labs invites you to celebrate Summer NAMM with an evening of bluegrass all-stars at legendary Nashville venue The Station Inn. House band hosted by 7 time IBMA Bass Player of the Year Missy Raines and featuring performances from special guests Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, David Grier, Rachel Baiman, Maya de Vitry, George Jackson, and Justin Hiltner. Free for NAMM attendees (with badge) and $20 for the general public. NAMM attendees get first priority on admission and will also be given a beer ticket upon entry. There will also be a raffle for an ETL Edwina microphone - their most popular model valued at $599. Doors open at 7pm with music from 8pm - 10pm.

See The Station Inn's page for more details: https://www.stationinn.com/event/20190719-ear-trumpet-labs-namm-jam/

The National Music Council will honor iconic a cappella group Take 6, and pay tribute to music educators across America for their extraordinary service during the pandemic, at the organization’s 37th annual American Eagle Awards, presented in the Event Center at Summer NAMM. The honors are presented each year in recognition of those who have made long-term contributions to American musical culture, to showcase the ideal of music education for all children, and to support the protection of creators’ rights both locally and internationally.

Come outside and visit the new Arena Plaza area where the Adam Hall Group will offer a chance to win prizes next to their classic orange ’77 Volkswagen Van. Anyone who visits the van or the Adam Hall Booth on the show floor can enter to win, courtesy of their brand Palmer.

NAMM Foundation donors are invited to a special reception with front row access to The NAMM Foundation for Music Education Celebration concert. By invitation only. Contact Sharon Bryant at Sharonb@namm.org for more information.

Product information exchange is a primary business process challenge in the music products industry.  Presently there is not a single format that is widely used for product information.

The NAMM Standards Committee has developed two versions of the 'Item' document, neither of which has reached critical mass. Presently most product information is exchanged with Excel documents of various formats.  Even using Excel, the fields used are not consistent with trading partners.

The goal of this meeting will be to create a standard Excel template that can be used for at least 80-90% of product information exchange.  If we can agree on a common format it will simplify information exchange throughout the industry.  What fields and data are absolutely necessary for you? Please join us to discuss and define this simple document that will help everybody.

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Creosote is the accordion duo of Jamie Maschler and Gabriel Rodrigues. Together they play a dynamic array of original and world music.  Maschler and Rodrigues are both seasoned musicians and have individually and collectively mastered their craft of performing, arranging and composing on the accordion. Expect to hear virtuosic and elegant versions of new and old Brazilian and World music classics. The instrumental duo recently released their self titled album in 2018.

Installation artist William Close has created a new kind of musical space with his invention, the Earth Harp. By fixing 1,000-foot strings to mountain peaks, arches, the tops of skyscrapers, canyon walls or the interior of the ACC, Close can turn any architectural or natural environment into a totally unique instrument.

• By invitation only: New members who have recently joined are invited to a special networking event to meet others who have recently joined, as well as NAMM Chair Robin Walenta, leadership from the NAMM Board of Directors, and NAMM staff. For more information, please contact the NAMM membership department at join@namm.org.

Unwind after Summer NAMM at Vintage King Nashville with an afternoon full of incredible food, tasty drinks, gear demos and panel discussions. The Nashville-based location of the pro audio outfitter has lined up an exciting afternoon, including a conversation with Grammy award-winning producer, mixer and engineer Joe Chiccarelli (U2, Alanis Morissette). Warren Huart will lead a Produce Like A Pro Panel featuring Jeff Balding (Taylor Swift, Eagles), Ryan Freeland (Bonnie Raitt, Ray LaMontagne), Ryan Hewitt (Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Avett Brothers), Kim Rosen (Dashboard Confessional, Franz Ferdinand) and F. Reid Shippen (Dierks Bentley, Eric Church). In addition to the fun and festivities, the Vintage King Nashville showroom will be open, allowing customers to hear new gear in a studio setting and choose to A/B products from an incredible selection of the world’s best consoles, microphones, monitors, outboard gear and so much more.

Topics:

• Best practices as you approach back-to-school this year.
• Best practices for supporting your local music educators.

The reception is a great opportunity for Canadian dealers, pro audio and lighting professionals and suppliers to connect on the first day of The NAMM Show and unwind in a casual atmosphere.

The reception will feature live music, cash bar and light snacks.

Join us for a special networking reception, featuring the 36th Annual American Eagle Awards. This year, the National Music Council will be honoring George Clinton and Vince Guaraldi for their long-term contributions to American musical culture and heritage. The event is free to attend, and VIP tickets are available for purchase. Proceeds for this event will be supporting the National Music Council's music education advocacy. Hors d'oeuvres provided and drinks available. 

Six-time Grammy winner—and current Grammy Producer of the Year nominee—Dave Cobb produces career-defining records for Jason Isbell, Shooter Jennings, Sturgill Simpson, Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile and many others. Cobb also produced the 2020 Americana Album of the Year, “The Highwomen,” which contains the Song of the Year, “Crowded Table." He was the Americana Music Association’s Producer of the Year in 2014 and 2016. He's also the keeper of an important flame: Since 2016, he’s been the resident producer at RCA Studio A on Nashville's Music Row, giving that iconic 57-year-old facility extended life and relevancy, and bringing the magic in its walls and gear to his productions.

College and university a cappella groups were invited to submit a performance video to be considered for one of THREE (3) slots on a NAMM Show stage. Don't miss seeing the winners perform live! Acasola, Random Voices, and Resonance will be featured at the A Cappella at NAMM Showcase from 2-2:40 pm!

Roomful of Pianos features piano compositions and arrangements for 30 piano players. Saturday night’s repertoire Claude Debussy, "Nocturnes: Nuages and Fêtes," (1899) arranged by Jed Distler (world premiere), Conductor: Kimo Furumoto.

The She Rocks Nashville Showcase is a private event being held on Thursday, July 18, from 6:30–9:30 pm at Tin Roof Nashville. Co-hosted by Marshall Amplification, this live music showcase will feature an evening of powerful female talent, drinks, prizes and more. This year’s performers are Emily Wolfe, Grace Askew, Heather Findlay and Jess Nolan.

Topics:

• Have you leveraged eCommerce for your store? What are some of your best practices?
• How have you used your website and social media to keep your customers involved?

Network with Top 100 NAMM members and learn more about music nonprofit organizations that share The NAMM Foundation’s mission to increase opportunities for people to learn and make music. Refreshments served.

Join SWIM (Smart Women In Music) for a reception kicking off the start of Summer NAMM 2021.

Hosted by Derek Smalls, formerly of the band formerly known as SPINAL TAP

Open to all badge holders. Win from over $8,000 worth of Lennon Bus prizing. You must be present to win!

View this special, on-demand webinar with representatives from NAMM’s Believe in Music Week and Swapcard to explore the many interactive options to connect with NAMM members, buyers, media and other attendees during the period January 18–22, 2021 and beyond. In addition to meeting functionality, we will explore how to use and maximize chat, notifications and other tools to manage schedules. Plus, we will explore the many attendee-to-attendee networking opportunities the platform has to offer. We will also provide a checklist of resources to provide your team so you are ready to go when the opportunity to book meetings opens on January 11.

During 2019 Summer NAMM, Avid will be hosting a special event at Belmont University on Thursday, July 18, 2019. After the day’s events have wrapped up, the Avid team will be heading over to Vintage King Nashville at 5 pm for a special Summer NAMM party of epic proportions.

Join us and the Avid team at Vintage King Nashville for an evening-time soiree with free food and adult beverages for attendees. Our showroom will be open to the public and you’ll be able to check out the store’s many amenities, including our two mic lockers, a control room with an API 2448 console, the modular synth wall and guitar pedal station.

Throughout the party, Avid experts will be on-hand to answer any questions you may have about Avid software or hardware products. We will also have our linked Avid S3 and Pro Tools | Dock station up and running so you can learn more about how using the two interfaces together can improve your workflow.

Award-winning multi-hyphenate film and music industry creators Anastasia Brown, Haroula Rose and Michael Turner share their various journeys in these worlds, with personal anecdotes and stories about various films and series, as well as pro advice for musicians, filmmakers and songwriters alike.

The media refer to #1 selling artist, Aubrey Logan as “The Queen of Sass.”  And it’s easy to see why. Her concerts are a mix of excellent musicality, jaw-dropping vocals, expert trombone-playing, a breathtaking array of originals and original takes on cover songs and, well…fun! Her heart wrenching musical stories has audiences in tears just before her comedic relief has them in stiches.

Aubrey Logan loves music, loves performing and loves her fans. And it shows.  “My relationship with the audience is the most fun I can legally have!” she says.  Very few artists can concentrate so fully on the music and yet be so connected to the people who have come to hear her.  And that connection is magic.

Aubrey has seen a lot of recent success.  Her debut album, Impossible, immediately shot to the top 10 on the iTunes, Billboard and Amazon charts.  And her next appearance on Summer Horns II, from A to Z (as a special guest of Dave Koz on Concord Records) became the #1 selling Contemporary Jazz Album.  Aubrey has spent more time at the top of the charts lately than she has in an airport, and travel has been a permanent fixture for her in the last couple of years.

Aubrey Logan has performed more than 250 shows since 2016.  Besides countless dates touring as a guest star with Postmodern Jukebox and another nationwide tour with Dave Koz and his all-star lineup, Aubrey has been selling out her own shows in venues all over the US and Europe.

First coming to international attention after winning BOTH the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival Jury and Audience-Choice awards, Aubrey has gone on to perform with Pharrell Williams, Seth McFarlane, Meghan Trainor, Josh Groban, Gerald Albright, Haley Reinhart, and countless other legends. Her appearances on Jimmy Kimmel and The Grammy Awards and a PBS special and London Live have kept her in the public eye and millions of fans have watched her head-spinning videos on YouTube and Facebook.  It seems like everywhere you turn, you’re bumping into Aubrey Logan.

Come outside and visit the new Arena Plaza area where the Adam Hall Group will offer a chance to win prizes next to their classic orange ’77 Volkswagen Van. Anyone who visits the van or the Adam Hall Booth on the show floor can enter to win, courtesy of their brand Palmer.

Presented by Yamaha and hosted by Worship Musician Magazine and CCLI, the 9th Annual Night of Worship will be held in the Hilton Anaheim's Pacific Ballroom on Thursday January 25 from 7–9 pm. Join your peers for a lively worship session with Grammy-nominated worship artist, Lauren Daigle, and For All Seasons, as they sing and play popular and powerful contemporary songs. To attend this free night, show your NAMM badge. NAMM badge holders will be given priority entrance.

For over 90 years, Marine Band San Diego has thrilled countless millions throughout the world with its inspiring renditions of patriotic music, classical literature, Big Band and Top 40 favorites, and, of course, the marches of John Philip Sousa. This year, The NAMM Show has the privilege of inviting Marine Band San Diego to open the show on Thursday morning at the Arena Plaza. 

Technology is influencing all aspects of our lives, including the way we conduct business. Are you using technology to your advantage? 2018 Summer NAMM kicks off with a special pre-show reception that addresses this perennial question, courtesy of the NAMM Standards Committee. Join us for free drinks and hors d’oeuvres, and talk shop with fellow NAMM members. Representatives of the NAMM Standards Committee will also be on hand to answer questions about how the NAMM Standards and other technologies can help grow your business. All NAMM members, retailers and exhibitors, are invited! Check out our 'Latest Videos' section to learn how NAMM Standards can help grow your business.

While a taste for many styles of music is evident in Nashville-based band Ginger Cowgirl’s upcoming release, their approach is nevertheless rooted in the tradition of classic country brevity, wit and soul. Throw in some pedal steel, rockin' telecaster twang, worldly lyrics and front-woman Stacy Antonel’s eclectic vocals, and you have a unique brand of Americana music.

The core of Ginger Cowgirl is California-born Antonel, a vocalist whose range and versatility allow her to sing rock, jazz, soul, pop and country with equal proficiency and passion. She’s a classically trained pianist from the age of 7, holds a degree from UC Berkeley, and got her start in the music industry singing jingles while living in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In 2013 she beat out hundreds of singers to win the $10,000 grand prize on Fox’s televised singing competition “3 Minutes to Stardom”.

Ginger Cowgirl is currently finishing up their debut EP at Historic RCA Studio C. After a Spring 2019 release the band will be touring extensively, both at home and abroad.

Installation artist William Close has created a new kind of musical space with his invention, the Earth Harp. By fixing 1,000-foot strings to mountain peaks, arches, the tops of skyscrapers, canyon walls or the interior of the ACC, Close can turn any architectural or natural environment into a totally unique instrument.

The Day of Service is one way that NAMM members come together to support music education. The Day of Service supports the Anaheim Elementary School District’s teachers, parents, students and administrators, to ensure every child has an opportunity for a well-rounded education that includes music. Learn more and RSVP here.

Please join us to kick-off 2018 Summer NAMM at a special welcome reception in the Pro Audio Showcase lounge. During the reception, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with some of the industry’s biggest names in recording and live sound. Plus, for the first-time, next year’s TEC Awards nominees will be announced during Summer NAMM and will be honored at this special event.

Roomful of Pianos features piano compositions and arrangements for 15 piano players. Friday night Roomful features Paul Dukas, "The Sorcerer's Apprentice," (1897) arranged by Jeffrey Shumway, Conductor: Kimo Furumoto.

If you are a Dj this is the ONLY event to attend on Thursday night. We are giving away thousands of dollars in Dj gear. There is no cover, full bar on site. Come network with industry professionals, like minded Djs and some of your favorite artists. Open turntables, portablist area by Skratcher & Raiden Fader. Prize sponsors include, Dj Tech, Innofader, ProX Cases, 12 Inch Skinz, Akepele Apparel, Skratcher, Raiden Faders, 1 Stop Dj Shop, AGIProDj.com, Threads & Needlz, Open Format.LA and several more! This is our way of giving back to all the Djs who supported us. Multiple ways to win. Come by and hang out with all the Djs at The NAMM show!

The Community Music Making (CMM) Forum at Summer NAMM is the place to be to get detailed information on how to host or support a successful Make Music Day event in your city. Hear first-hand how retailers and manufacturers with Make Music Day city organizers to maximize their participation in this world-wide celebration of music making.

Speakers include: Aaron Friedman, executive director, Make Music Alliance; Chalise Zolezzi, director, NAMM Public Relations; and Hayley Drewyor and Brandon Voorhees, Buddy Rodger's Music. Moderated by Claire Kreger-Boaz, senior project manager; The NAMM Foundation.

The Boutique Guitar Showcase is a unique collection of more than 40 luthiers showcasing one-of-a-kind guitar designs to a global audience. The luthiers behind the brands use a wide variety of components to create their masterpieces, including raw materials, strings, pickups and cases. Stop by booths 4305 and 4310 to see some of the finest boutique instrument makers from around the world. 

Connect with your community as a music-making destination!  The Community Music Making Forum is the place to discover tips for hosting in-store music-making events and activities that will engage first-time and seasoned music-makers. Enjoy a live musical experience from the infectious Luongo Ukulele Ensemble and listen to interviews with members of the band. Presented by The NAMM Foundation.

Gruhn Guitars will kick off their 50th year in business and will host a reception for NAMM members during Summer NAMM. It will be held at Gruhn Guitars on Friday, July 19 from 6–9 pm.

Join sonic storyteller Sean Giovanni as he explores solutions for discovering opportunity in times of crisis. Giovanni will share lessons from the journey of starting his career in a jobless market to running a thriving recording studio, and how those experiences prepared him to find a path to increase revenue through the pandemic. Discover techniques that you can implement in your career to find prosperity when unexpected challenges come your way.

Dubbed the "Retail Oscars" by Music Inc. magazine, the Top 100 Dealer Awards spotlights the industry's very best music product retailers and shares their strategies for success. In addition to choosing the Top 100 Dealers, an independent panel of judges also picks winners in seven "Best of" categories, from which the prestigious "Dealer of the Year" is selected.

Come outside and visit the new Arena Plaza area where the Adam Hall Group will offer a chance to win prizes next to their classic orange ’77 Volkswagen Van. Anyone who visits the van or the Adam Hall Booth on the show floor can enter to win, courtesy of their brand Palmer.

2018 SHE ROCKS AWARDS!
Friday, January 26, 2018
The House of Blues Anaheim, Anaheim CA
6:30pm – 10:00pm

Celebrating its 6th year on January 26, 2018, at the House of Blues Anaheim, CA, the She Rocks Awards is one of the most prestigious and recognized events honoring women in the music industry today.

The She Rocks Awards feature performances by top female artists, a celebrity-laden red carpet, culinary treats and refreshments, giveaways, a silent auction, amazing gift bags, and of course, awards honoring accomplished women in the music industry. The Awards bring together over 850 industry professionals, tastemakers, celebrities, music icons, educators and media to celebrate women in music.

The 2018 She Rocks Awards recipients include:

• Exene Cervenka, vocalist for the iconic punk band, X 
• Lisa Loeb, Platinum-selling singer-songwriter, touring artist, author, and philanthropist
• Karla Redding-Andrews, Executive Director for The Otis Redding Foundation
• Amberly Crouse-Knox, Senior Director of Creative and Business Development, BMG Production Music
• Jean Millington Adamian, June Millington, Brie Darling, Patti Quatro and Alice de Buhr of the pioneering all-female American rock band, Fanny
• Candace Stewart, Studio Manager, EastWest Studios in Hollywood
• Dawn Birr, Channel Manager for the Americas, Sennheiser Business Solutions 
• Fabi Reyna, Founder and Editor of She Shreds Media
• Vanessa Mering, Marketing Manager, HARMAN Professional
• Kristy Porter, Guitar Center’s Director of Merchandising, General Accessories & Media
• More honorees will be announced soon!

Purchase tickets here.

Forbes magazine called singer-songwriter, actor and blogger Ari Herstand “the poster child of DIY music.” He’s also the author of the acclaimed book “How to Make It in the New Music Business” and the music advice blog Ari’s Take.

Daneen Wilburn has been taking fans on a musical journey of emotion and passion since she was a child. Her style transitions from soul to gospel, jazz and ballads effortlessly.  Daneen’s parents were both gospel singers and made music an important part of her life. By age seven, she was the lead singer of the family band and by age nineteen, she found herself singing at the legendary Hollywood Bowl, with some of gospel music’s top names, including, Edwin Hawkins, Darryl Coley, and Ricky Grundy. After a few years, she married and started a family, deciding to leave the music industry to be a full-time mother. Daneen returned to music twenty years later, quickly becoming one of San Diego’s most sought after vocalists. She recently released her debut album, produced by two-time Grammy Winner, Kamau Kenyatta.

Over Michael Kennedy’s 25+ year career as a musician, he has traveled to Japan, New Zealand, South America, Canada, Hawaii and all throughout the continental United States. Michael’s reputation as one of the finest bassists, musical directors and performers in Southern California precedes him and has afforded him the opportunity to work with numerous R & B acts including Bobby Caldwell, Parliament, Funkadelic, The Gap Band, Common Sense and more.

Pianist and saxophonist Kamau Kenyatta is known as a composer, performer, producer, educator, mentor and much more. Originally from Detroit, his versatility comes from his early exposure to a vast array of musical styles. This talented performer-composer-arranger-producer has worked with jazz greats such as Hubert Laws, Earl Klugh, and Patti Austin. World tours have taken Kamau to over 20 countries and include stints with Donald Byrd, Jesus Christ Superstars’ Carl Anderson, The Supremes, New Kids On The Block and 90s hip-hop groups Silk and SWV. Kenyatta's protégé Gregory Porter won Best Jazz Vocal Album at the 2014 GRAMMY Awards for Liquid Spirits, an album Kenyatta produced.

Installation artist William Close has created a new kind of musical space with his invention, the Earth Harp. By fixing 1,000-foot strings to mountain peaks, arches, the tops of skyscrapers, canyon walls or the interior of the ACC, Close can turn any architectural or natural environment into a totally unique instrument.

By invitation only: The 2017 Top 100 Dealers are invited to a special event to celebrate this prestigeous designation. This event is in conjunction with the Nonprofit Networking Reception. For more information, please contact the NAMM membership department at join@namm.org.

It’s another star-studded night at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on June 26, 2018, when the Peach Pickers (Dallas Davidson, Rhett Akins and Ben Hayslip) host Gretsch Presents the 5th Annual Georgia On My Mind. Artists joining the Peach Pickers to celebrate their home state of Georgia include Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson, Chris Janson, Lauren Alaina, John Berry, Michael Ray, Travis Denning, Jon Langston, Trea Landon and songwriters Pat Alger and Tony Arata, who will receive the 2018 Flamekeeper Award. Proceeds from the concert benefit the Georgia Music Foundation which has distributed nearly $300,000 in music preservation, education and outreach grants since the first Georgia On My Mind concert in 2014.

Topics:

• Best practices for rental season.
• Best practices for balancing web store and brick & mortar inventories as the holidays approach.

NAMM's Media Preview Day returns Wednesday, January 15, 2020 from 3 pm– 5 pm at the NAMM Idea Center inside the Anaheim Convention Center. This is a great opportunity to preview music products releasing in 2020, and a chance to get a jump start on coverage by picking up your media credential early. To RSVP to attend Media Preview Day, please contact The Lippin Group.

Join an inspiring service connecting industry professionals for a morning of worship and celebration with guest speaker Tommy Coomes and music by Carl & Leann Albrecht. 

"Late Registration" is widely acclaimed as Kanye West's greatest LP. Here, mixer Craig Bauer talks about that keystone recording and working with music's most enigmatic rapper.

Aspiring songwriters currently enrolled in college or university music programs are invited to have their original music heard by industry professionals, to receive their feedback, and to possibly win a trip to Black Rock Studios in Santorini, Greece! Learn more: https://www.nammfoundation.org/get-involved/imsta-songwriting-competitio.... Presented by The NAMM Foundation.

Grammy-winning composer and conductor Eric Whitacre headlines The Grand Rally for Music Education, featuring audience participation in choral arrangements directed by Whitacre. Special encore viewing of Deep Field, a new film by Mr. Whitacre inspired by the iconic Hubble Telescope Deep Field images to follow performance, with a meet and greet with the composer. Featuring pre-show performance by trumpet soloist Jonathan Dely. Learn your vocal part for The Grand Rally For Music Education by viewing the scores for "Cloudburst" and "Fly to Paradise," courtesy of Noteflight, a Hal Leonard Company.

Presented by Yamaha, the 8th Annual Night of Worship event will be held in the Hilton Anaheim's Pacific Ballroom on Thursday January 19 from 7-9pm. Join your peers for a lively worship session with dynamic Christian music artists as they sing and play popular and powerful contemporary songs. To attend this free night, show your NAMM badge or register for free tickets here.

Schedule

6:30 Doors open

6:45 Music with Bob Bennett

7:00 Concert Start

- Thrive Worship

- Lincoln Brewster (pictured)

- Marcos Witt

Join NAMM YP on Friday, June 29 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. to hear from Crystal Morris, CEO of Gator Cases, as she shares her story and insights on the music industry. There will be a networking reception for all members, following the educational session.

Crystal is the co-founder and CEO of Gator Cases, a certified Women Business Enterprise, headquartered in Tampa, Florida with distribution and manufacturing in Columbia City, Indiana. Crystal has been recognized as a She Rock recipient, E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year, and Top Female Maker in the music industry. She is a past NAMM Board member, Tampa CEO Council member, and Young President Organization board member. In 2018, she is proud to be part of launching S.W.I.M., Smart Women in Music. Crystal graduated from Stetson University with a BA in business, and attended both the University of South Florida MBA program and Yale's Global Leadership program. Crystal is a proud mom of two boys.

There will also be an opportunity to learn more about the new NAMM YP Mentorship Program!

In addition to the educational session and networking reception, there will be an informal social gathering at The Flying Saucer in Nashville. Please feel welcome to join in for this NAMM YP tradition at Summer NAMM!

• When: Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 8:30
• Where: The Flying Saucer | 111 10th Avenue South #310, Nashville, TN 37203

National Worship Resource Manager Daryl Sutton brings his expertise and decades of experience in the house of worship market to a discussion on the steps it takes to make sure your installation goes exactly according to plan, and what that plan needs to include.

Women @ NAMM presents the SWIM Fund (Smart Women in Music) for a SWIM Meet at The NAMM Show. This event will serve as an excellent opportunity to connect and network with other women in the music products industry. Featuring special guests Eva Gardner, bassist for Pink!, and Arnetta Johnson, trumpet player for Beyoncé. Come ready to dive in and connect!

Sponsored by ESTA and Lighting&Sound America, join us at the NAMM Lounge in Hall A (Booth #11741) for a cocktail reception to reconnect with industry peers and meet new friends. 

Stepping up to a console to run a lighting system can be intimidating. This one-hour course takes the mystery out of programming with the award-winning MagicQ consoles. You’ll learn how to patch a new show, create, record and edit cues, apply effects, use tools like MagicVis and unlock loads of features lighting designers can rely on for even the most complex lighting systems.

Make plans to attend the 10th Annual NAMM Night of Worship at The 2019 NAMM Show on Thursday, January 24 from 7–9 pm. Join your peers for lively worship with double-Grammy winning artist, Matt Redman. Special guests include: Steven Malcolm and Ellis Hall.

The event is free when you register for The 2019 NAMM Show. 

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Topics: 

• TikTok vs Reels: Video Tips and Tricks
• Post Holiday Marketing Strategies

COVID-19 has made virtual gatherings critical for houses of worship. So what are the best practices in streaming and production? How do you ensure the audio and video will be worthy of your event? Join Worship Musician and NAMM for this special online session, and prepare to take your virtual service to the next level.

Doug Doppler of Worship Musician Magazine will host this webinar with industry thought leaders and a panel of AV experts. Together, they’ll cover how to effectively stream services, achieve quality audio and rehearse in a virtual environment. They’ll also look at preferred tools of the trade, making engagement and online giving easy, and, most of all, what great virtual services look like and why.

	George Ross Chief Operating Officer, CCLI
	Kristian Ponsford Director of Products & Market Development, MultiTracks
	Brandon Donaldson Senior Director of Partnerships, Life.Church
	Chris Griffin Worship Creative Director, Church of the Highlands
	Shannon Scott Associate Executive Pastor, Church of the City
	Panel Host: Doug Doppler Editorial + Advertising Director, Worship Musician Magazine

It's easier than ever to get your music out to the world, but without a release strategy, you’ll leave an enormous amount of opportunity on the table. Understanding the fundamental shift the streaming world has brought is critical to launching your music. In this session, Kevin Breuner, senior vice president of marketing for CD Baby, will walk through the key strategies to make your next release a success.

By invitation only: New members who have recently joined are invited to a special networking event to meet others who have recently joined, as well as leadership from the NAMM Board of Directors and NAMM staff. For more information, please contact the NAMM Membership Department at join@namm.org.

Topics:

• Information about PIP Rulemaking. 
• Best practices for increasing traffic after the holiday season.
• Information about ADA Website Compliance.

Come for a night of entertaining guitar performances from household names to up-and-coming artists, benefiting the Music for Life Alliance. Featuring John McEuen, Bryan Sutton, Vicki Genfan, Gareth Pearson, Pilar America, Alberto Lombardi, Anita & Davide, Muriel Anderson, and a surprise guest.

Unlock your system’s ability to create immersive audio in the box! Join this session for a step-by-step tutorial on how to configure Pro Tools with the Dolby Atmos Production Suite plug-in for either binaural or full Atmos music mixing.

The premier event for the pro audio and sound recording industry honoring products and innovations in the worlds of music-making, live performances, video games, television and films.

5:30 pm: Check-in and Bars Open for VIPs
6 pm: Doors Open for VIPs: Buffet Dinner, Open Bar, Seated Tables
6:45 pm: Doors Open for General Admission
7 pm: Awards Show Begins
9:30 pm: Awards Show Ends
10 pm–12 am: VIP After-Party in Avalon Ballroom (must have VIP lanyard to attend)

The party will begin at 6 pm on Thursday night of The 2020 NAMM Show. Beer and wine and light bites will be served while you network with friends old and new. Mark your calendar to be at the Anaheim Marriott Platinum Ballroom Patio from 6 pm–8 pm.

Discover technical tips and procedures for session pre-production, connection safety precautions, the importance of communication and more in this session, presented by 15-time Grammy and Latin Grammy winner Rafa Sardina (Placido Domingo, Lady Gaga, John Legend, Shakira and Alejandro Sanz).

The Melodica Men are a musical duo who have gained an international following for their fun and virtuosic melodica playing. Their live show upholds the integrity of classical music while making it fun and accessible, and also includes a wide variety of genres from video game music to rock. Presented by The NAMM Foundation.

NAMM Retail Members are invited to swing by the Member Center (Booth 727) on Thursday, July 15 at 2 pm CT for a casual, in-person meet & greet. This will be an excellent opportunity to connect with your industry peers, revisit past Retail Roundtable discussions, and share ideas for future topics. 

For over 90 years, Marine Band San Diego has thrilled countless millions throughout the world with its inspiring renditions of patriotic music, classical literature, Big Band and Top 40 favorites, and, of course, the marches of John Philip Sousa. This year, The NAMM Show has the privilege of inviting Marine Band San Diego to open the show on Thursday morning at the Arena Plaza.

The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN), proudly announces the 2018 She Rocks Awards honorees. Paying tribute to women in the music industry, the sixth annual She Rocks Awards at the NAMM Show will debut at its new home, the House of Blues Anaheim, on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018 at 6:30p.m. 

The 2018 She Rocks Awards recipients include:

Pat Benatar, four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist

Melissa Etheridge, Grammy® Award- and Academy® Award-winning artist

The B-52s Katie Pierson & Cindy Wilson, original members of one of the most beloved party rock bands of all time

Karla Redding-Andrews, Executive Director for The Otis Redding Foundation

Exene Cervenka, vocalist for the iconic punk band, X 

Amberly Crouse-Knox, Senior Director of Creative and Business Development, BMG Production Music

Jean Millington Adamian, June Millington, Brie Howard Darling, Patti Quatro Ericson and Alice de Buhr of the pioneering all-female American rock band, Fanny

Candace Stewart, Studio Manager, EastWest Studios in Hollywood

Dawn Birr, Channel Manager for the Americas, Sennheiser Business Solutions 

Fabi Reyna, Founder and Editor of She Shreds Media

Vanessa Mering, Marketing Manager, HARMAN Professional

Kristy Porter, Guitar Center’s Director of Merchandising, General Accessories & Media

The event will be co-hosted by Kat Corbett, DJ on KROQ in Los Angeles, where she hosts the midday show and local music show, Locals Only, and host for Sirius XM. She’ll be joined by WiMN founder Laura B. Whitmore.

Gearing up for its sixth consecutive year, the She Rocks Awards pays tribute to women who display leadership and stand out within the music industry, and has become a standard at the NAMM Show. Previous award recipients include female industry leaders such as Colbie Caillat, Ronnie Spector, Sheila E, The Bangles, Shirley Manson, Esperanza Spalding, Chaka Khan, Jennifer Batten, Karmin, Orianthi, Dinah Gretsch, Craigie Zildjian, and more. 

The She Rocks Awards brings together industry professionals, music icons, artists, fans and media to celebrate women in music. This high-energy evening includes live music, awards and speeches, celebrity appearances, a fabulous silent auction, food and beverages, giveaways, amazing gift bags and more!

Smaller worship spaces have big spirit, too! Lighting can add that spirit to more intimate churches and smaller worship campus areas. Whether you’re an experienced lighting user or community volunteer, lighting these spaces is easy with the right lighting tools. Budget-friendly lighting options for smaller scale worship lighting needs are at hand.

Don't miss this opportunity to attend an exclusive CHAUVET DJ educational discussion, hosted during The 2019 NAMM Show! In this enlightening seminar, house of worship lighting expert Daryl Sutton of Chauvet Lighting shares insights that will help you create lighting to enhance worship experiences, even on a small scale.

Open to all badge holders. Win from over $40,000 worth of Lennon Bus gear. You must be present to win!

Join representatives from NAMM and Swapcard for the first webinar in our new series, Maximize Your Believe in Music Week Experience. This webinar, Using and Optimizing the Exhibitor Center, will guide Believe in Music exhibitors through different aspects to promote their brands. 
 

Renowned drummer Russell Kunkel speaks with Mr. Bonzai and demonstrates the gentle art of hand percussion as an integral part of his work in the recording studio. Kunkel has worked with a broad spectrum of artists, including Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks, Lyle Lovett, Art Garfunkel, Carole King, Reba McEntire, Stevie Nicks, Linda Ronstadt, Bob Seger, Carly Simon, Stephen Stills, Joe Walsh, Steve Winwood, Neil Young, Warren Zevon, David Crosby and Graham Nash.

Topics: 

• Staffing
• Inventory Management

Founded in 2004 and developed by George Petersen, the TECnology Hall of Fame honors and recognizes audio products, innovations and inventors that have made significant contributions to the advancement of audio technology. This year’s awards, which are presented by the NAMM Museum of Making Music, will induct seven products into the TECnology Hall of Fame. Come out and celebrate these innovations and the people and companies that made them possible. More than nostalgia, it’s essential knowledge for pro audio professionals.

In this special interview, Mike Zimmerlich, president of 80/20 Records and host of The 80/20 Show podcast, will speak with Brad Amick from Halocene about how they went from a one-webcam setup to a multi-camera full production for live streaming. Halocene became one of the first Twitch Ambassadors and has amassed more than 1 million views and 55,000 followers on the platform. This interview will give you the tools to get started on live streaming performances on a budget and, hopefully, some inspiration to engage with your audience in an exciting way!

Yamaha will present its premier event at The NAMM Show, the “Yamaha All-Star Concert on the Grand 2020,” a multi-artist, multimedia spectacular for all attendees. The Concert on the Grand has built a lasting reputation as the big draw among NAMM Show events every year. While the coming roster of featured acts is still under wraps, every year some of the finest Yamaha Artists gather under the spotlights for a pulsing, energetic performance. Past performers have included such luminaries as Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Tony Bennett, John Legend, Earth, Wind & Fire, U2 founder and drummer Larry Mullen, Jr., and many others.

The 2019 NAMM Show kicks off on Tuesday, Jan. 22 with the annual NAMM Foundation Day of Service at an Anaheim elementary school. NAMM member volunteers are needed to unpack and tune instruments; assist sixth graders during facilitator-led music making sessions; and pack and load instruments when the sessions are complete. Transportation provided.

The NAMM Foundation celebrates music education on The Grand Plaza with featured guest OK Go. Gather on the Grand Plaza to celebrate the kick off to The 2018 NAMM Show!

Join an inspiring service connecting industry professionals for a morning of worship and celebration.

Since its inception in 2009, TERI’s Performing Arts Program has enabled people with autism and other developmental disabilities to find creative fulfillment while experiencing profound personal growth. Students learn that eloquent communication can be achieved without words, that the grace of a wheelchair dancer can rivet an audience, and that one’s dreams of playing the Mayor of Munchkin City can absolutely come true. The Performing Arts Program currently offers music, theater, dance, and other performing arts classes and activities. The Performing Arts Program enables our students and adults to explore, transcend, and attain that which they may have never believed possible: The opportunity to shine.

The TERI Music Program is directed by Lisa Hightower-Kibbe.  This NAMM Show performance features musicians Chris Baker, Ambier Harey, and Bryan Medina.

For 2019 Summer NAMM, the Retail Training Summit offers brand-new trainings—tracks on retail management, online content creation and new laws that are likely to impact your business. We’ve also brought back popular tracks for you and your team on marketing, sales and succession. Walk away with hands-on, proven ideas and best practices you can put to use right away to grow your business, whether you’re a retail owner, manager, salesperson, marketer or admin staff.

Retail Training Summit is free to NAMM members, but you must register.

Track Locations 
9 am–12 pm
Track 1: Online Marketing and Social Media - Room 201 AB
Track 2: Sales and Customer Experience - Room 202 AB
Track 3: Succession Planning - Room 202 C

1 pm–4 pm
Track 4: Video and Online Content Creation - Room 201 AB
Track 5: Retail Management - Room 202 AB
Track 6: Financial Update: Online Sales Tax, New Labor Laws & More - Room 202 C

Many music industry veterans remember the year when “file sharing” decimated the business of recorded music by offering an alternative to purchasing music. At the time, it seemed all but impossible to believe that consumer habits could change so drastically, that they would drive the industry into a 15-year recession and restructure. Fast forward to 2020, where a new technology has taken root—this time for live events and concerts during a pandemic. Is live streaming a temporary solution to bridge live music across the chasm of COVID-19, or will it permanently change consumer habits and reshape the future of live performance? Join A3E with special guest artist managers Martha Earls and Nikki Boon to discuss the future of live streaming and its impact on the road ahead for artists, concerts and live music venues. 

The Coalition on Coalitions is a working group made up of NAMM members and their networks working on state-level music and arts education advocacy efforts. Join your NAMM colleagues for an interactive workshop covering best practices to move and improve state-level policies, funding and advocacy for music and arts education. Lunch provided. Presented by The NAMM Foundation.

Join an inspiring service connecting industry professionals for a morning of worship and celebration.

Carl and Leann Albrecht will be leading worship, and Tommy Coomes will be the guest speaker.

Join NAMM Chair Robin Walenta as she highlights association activities from the past fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. All NAMM members welcome.

Topics: 

• How have you turned you store around during the pandemic?
• How have you continued to engage your customers during the pandemic?

The #SheRocksIt panel and networking event will take place on Wednesday, July 17 from 6:30–8:30 pm at WeWork Nashville. The evening will feature amazing women from around the music and audio industry speaking about their careers, challenges, tips and more. A networking mixer with refreshments and prizes will follow the panel.

Join RPMDA for a reception kicking off the start of 2021 Summer NAMM.

Brazil has one of the most diverse musical cultures in the world – a blend of rhythms and a unique range of musical instruments and pro audio that are waiting for you! Come and join us for a drink, appetizers and the chance to meet with Brazilian musical instruments manufacturers. A networking opportunity that will surely change the way you think of drums, guitars, percussion and more!

Hosted by the Consulate General of Brazil in Los Angeles and the Brazilian Music Industry Association. 

Friday, January 25 at 7–9 pm
Clarion Hotel
616 Convention Way
Anaheim, CA 92802

Come outside and visit the new Arena Plaza area where the Adam Hall Group will offer a chance to win prizes next to their classic orange ’77 Volkswagen Van. Anyone who visits the van or the Adam Hall Booth on the show floor can enter to win, courtesy of their brand Palmer.

The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN), proudly announces the 2018 She Rocks Awards honorees. Paying tribute to women in the music industry, the sixth annual She Rocks Awards at the NAMM Show will debut at its new home, the House of Blues Anaheim, on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018 at 6:30p.m. 

The 2018 She Rocks Awards recipients include:

• Lisa Loeb, Platinum-selling singer-songwriter, touring artist, author, and philanthropist
• Karla Redding-Andrews, Executive Director for The Otis Redding Foundation
• Exene Cervenka, vocalist for the iconic punk band, X 
• Amberly Crouse-Knox, Senior Director of Creative and Business Development, BMG Production Music
• Jean Millington Adamian, June Millington, Brie Darling, Patti Quatro and Alice de Buhr of the pioneering all-female American rock band, Fanny
• Candace Stewart, Studio Manager, EastWest Studios in Hollywood
• Dawn Birr, Channel Manager for the Americas, Sennheiser Business Solutions 
• Fabi Reyna, Founder and Editor of She Shreds Media
• Vanessa Mering, Marketing Manager, HARMAN Professional
• Kristy Porter, Guitar Center’s Director of Merchandising, General Accessories & Media

Get tickets and learn more here!

The 2019 NAMM Show will debut its first showcase of line array and loudspeaker technologies at the Anaheim Convention Center Arena. Hosted by Live Sound International, it will feature a unique side-by-side listening opportunity from 10 leading loudspeaker manufacturers. Learn more about each system by clicking on a company below.

Prize Giveaway Sponsors

New for 2019, D'Angelico's popular Premier Series welcomes three stunning new finishes to its SS, DC and EXL-1 models: Fiesta Red, Ocean Turquoise and Champagne, an elegantly effervescent off-white. Making its debut in the series is the Premier Brighton, a sleek double-cutaway solid-body boasting vintage vibe and modern comfort. Stop by D'Angelico's booth at #212AB, for artist performances and more. Learn more at dangelicoguitars.com.

With the new OPERA 15 Series, dBTechnologies succeeded once again in packing leading-edge DSP processing, advanced design features and user friendliness in an unrivaled cabinet in its price range. Exceptional power and a unique acoustic design combine in order to deliver a vigorous yet pristine sound, successfully adaptable to both playback and live music applications. Learn more at dbtechnologies.com.

Smaart v8 from Rational Acoustics is the industry-leading, dual-platform (Mac and PC), FFT-based software to view the frequency content of signals or measure the response of electrical and electro-acoustic systems. This prize includes not only a Smaart v8 license but also an RTA420 measurement microphone. Learn more at rationalacoustics.com.

The Electro-Voice ND86 is a robust, high-performance, large-diaphragm dynamic supercardioid vocal microphone. Designed for excellent acoustic control in even the largest of venues, the ND86 capsule is precisely tuned to deliver present, smooth and detailed sound, as well as superior isolation from sound on the stage. Learn more at electrovoice.com.

The EM Acoustics EMS-51 is an ultra-compact passive loudspeaker for use where compact size is as important as sonic performance. This two-way, multipurpose design is suitable for a variety of applications either as a stand-alone product or joined EM Acoustics subwoofers to make a truly full-range system. Learn more at emacoustics.co.uk.

Dante AVIO adapters from Audinate are a family of cost-effective endpoints for connecting legacy analog and digital audio equipment to Dante networks. Options include line-in and line-out analog adapters, a bi-directional AES3/EBU adapter, and a bi-directional stereo USB adapter. Learn more at audinate.com.

Come check out the Loudbox Mini Charge on Saturday, June 30 at 11am. This portable, battery-powered amplifier is designed to faithfully reproduce the sound of acoustic instruments and vocals. Bluetooth® connectivity lets you easily add backing tracks or other accompaniment to your performances, jams, or wherever your Loudbox Mini Charge takes you and your music!