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Women of NAMM (WoN) is pleased to announce that 18 emerging female leaders will participate in the WoN Summit, October 17-19, 2022, at NAMM Headquarters in Carlsbad, California.
Tamburo Drums unites with industry leaders Alfred Music and Vic Firth to create the Dave Black Student Signature Snare Drum Pack, an extraordinary collection of musical products and…
NAMM 2022 was indeed, extremely positive for JHS, with the UK’s largest independent distribution company adding exciting new brands to its ever-expanding product catalogue, whilst increasing their global…
The NAMM Foundation is honored to welcome Dinah Gretsch to the organization’s board of directors in the role of Vice Chair.
For the past many, many autumns – certainly going back well before my tenure with MMR – we have reached out to MI retailers to learn their thoughts…
In honor of Hal Leonard’s 75th anniversary, the company wanted to acknowledge the retailers who have played a critical role in its long-term success.
The generosity of NAMM Members was on full display at The 2022 NAMM Show’s global reception, where members were recognized for their donations to The NAMM Foundation.
After a two-year hiatus, NAMM Members and arts education advocates are invited to join their association to carry a message of support for music education to Members of…
How enjoyable was it for the music products industry to reunite at NAMM? From where I stand it seemed a “homecoming” of sorts.
“It was incredible to see our members and industry partners come together for our first Anaheim gathering in two and a half years,” says NAMM president and CEO…
The past couple of years have been challenging in a myriad of ways, but if you’re the type who absolutely lives for attending – or performing at –…
Flock Audio has announced a distribution agreement with Bigger Boat Distribution and MasteringWorks for distribution of their products in the United Kingdom and European Union respectively.
Austrian Audio proudly announces that Mike “Hucky” Huckler has joined the Group One Limited sales team as National Sales Manager for Austrian Audio products.
After being delayed from the intended January dates and missing 2021 entirely, Pearl River Piano Group experienced a successful National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show, one of…
Make Music Day, the worldwide festival of music held annually on the summer solstice, has announced its updated schedule of unique, exciting and culturally diverse events for its…
The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) held a PlayDrums.com Open House during the NAMM Show at the Anaheim Hilton on Friday, June 3.
Hawaiian Ukulele & Guitar debuts the Black Acacia Ukulele, delivering an authentic Hawaiian alternative to koa wood and making an aesthetically bold statement at the 2022 NAMM Show.
In 1922, Henry and Julius Grossman founded Grossman Brothers Music Company as wholesalers of musical instruments and accessories.
On Saturday June 4, actor/comedian/musician Fred Armisen hosted the 37th Annual NAMM TEC (Technical Excellence & Creativity) Awards Ceremony at the 2022 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California.
HARMAN Professional Solutions, the global leader in audio, video, lighting and control, introduced its NAMM 2022 visitors to five game-changing pro audio solutions that were recently launched during…
Alfred Music's Iris and Ron Manus at the NAMM Show event celebrating the company's centennial!
Multi-GRAMMY® winner, composer and performer Kenny Loggins has been presented with the NAMM “Music for Life” award at The 2022 NAMM Show.
Positive Grid and Liquid Death invite guitarists to satisfy their thirst – and their tone – at the 2022 NAMM Show.
In celebration of its historic 60th anniversary, Takamine Guitars has unveiled “THE 60TH,” a very special limited-edition guitar that will be available at select Takamine dealers later this…
