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Hawaiian Ukulele & Guitar introduces the Spalted Maple Ukulele as the newest addition to their collection of fine instruments.
Pearl River Piano Group, the world’s largest piano manufacturer and best-selling piano brand globally, will introduce several premium piano models, hand-rubbed finishes, and new POP display materials to…
Victory Musical Instruments’ (NAMM booth 9528) brand The Growling Sax has released The Roar Limited Edition Professional Saxophones in Soprano (LE-TRCS), Alto (LE-TRCA) and Tenor (LE-TRCT) sizes.
Positive Grid’s Spark MINI debuts in-person at NAMM 2022 (Booth #5825).
Yamaha has announced their 2022 return to the world’s largest global music trade show.
Since their debut in 2018, ADJ Lighting’s Hydro Series of automated luminaires have developed a strong reputation as reliable, versatile and keenly-priced IP65-rated lighting solutions.
On April 18 we got the following sad news from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: Luither and friend to many, Rick Turner, passed away yesterday. He was 76 years…
KMC Music, the industry-leading distributor of Guitars, Pro Audio, Percussion, Band & Orchestra, Accessories, and more, has announced that it has been appointed the exclusive United States distributor…
As schools across the nation regain their cadence with the return to in-person learning and the reduction in mandates, the NAMM Foundation is pleased to celebrate the list…
Berklee Press, the publishing arm of the renowned Berklee College of Music, has announced a variety of new titles just in time for NAMM: Jazz Is Elementary by…
Hal Leonard is releasing a book sure to excite much of the crowd attending the NAMM show: Pedalmania: The Complete Guide to Stompboxes and Pedalboards.
Hal Leonard has long been a leader in music instruction methods, starting with the bestselling Hal Leonard Guitar Method which as taught millions of guitarists over the years,…
QSC released the following on April 10, 2022: It is with deep sorrow that QSC announces the passing of our friend, former colleague and industry veteran, Scott Lombardo…
On April 10, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino sent the following message: Scott Lombardo passed away on Wednesday after a brave fight against ALS.
On April 10, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino shared the following sad news: Music retailer and long-time music advocate, Al Jensen, passed away on Friday. He was 94 years…
Exclusive only for the NAMM Show, Keep It Universal will be introducing some new apparel concepts.
Women of NAMM (WON) is pleased to announce six recipients of its annual NAMM Show scholarship: Hailey Canfield, Dietze Music; Alia DiLullo, Gator Co.; Tamara Freethy, Cosmo Music;…
On April 2, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino shared that Vera May had passed away on March 30, 2022, at the age of 102:
After more than two years, the NAMM Show is returning – a few months late, but back.
NAMM is pleased to support the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act (H.R. 4750 and S. 2872); federal legislation which would restore and update a tax deduction to help…
NAMM’s Museum of Making Music and The NAMM Show (June 3-5) are pleased to welcome “Les Paul Thru the Lens,” an exclusive traveling gallery of photos highlighting the…
On March 24, we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: We learned today that Ed Hamrick passed away on Wednesday. He was 72 years old.
The TEC Awards Steering Committee is pleased to announce that actor, comedian, and musician Fred Armisen will return as host of the 37th Annual Technical Excellence and Creativity…
The 2022 NAMM Show is announcing more than 150 sessions for established and emerging professionals in the music products, pro audio, and entertainment technology segments.
