Founded in 1879—22 years before NAMM was formed—MMR has documented the companies, products, retailers, leaders and ideas that shape the global music products industry. This is MMR's living digital NAMM archive.
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Odisei Music, a pioneer in electronic wind instruments, will launch the world’s first electronic clarinet in a live event on December 8 via its official YouTube channel. This…
The NAMM TEC Awards’ TECnology Hall of Fame has announced five defining audio products and innovations to be honored as the newest inductees to the prestigious TECnology Hall…
Anaheim, California, will be the home of the global pro audio community when it gathers at The 2025 NAMM Show, held January 21–25. NAMM (The National Association of…
Yamaha is excited to announce two new additions to its marching percussion lineup: the MC-9600 Series Field Corps Marching Carriers and MS-8200 Series Field Corps Marching Stands. Developed…
NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, will kick off its 2025 platform of events beginning with The NAMM Show, held…
WHAT: NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, and more than 100 music industry leaders and professionals from more than 40…
Marshall, the company behind the most famous amps in rock’n’roll history, announces its return to NAMM, the legendary US trade show for the music industry, following a five-year…
Roland Corporation announces Roland’s participation in The NAMM Show 2025, taking place from January 21-25, 2025, at the Anaheim Convention Center. Roland will bring together its renowned brands—Roland,…
Held from October 10 to 13 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Music China 2024 welcomed over 1,800 exhibitors from 26 countries, including the United States. Covering…
In the opening paragraph to his Show Report from Music China 2024, MMR publisher Mike Lawson writes, “Covering 150,000 square meters across 14 exhibit halls, the event was…
As the Guitar & Accessories Marketing Association (GAMA) looks forward to celebrating Teaching Guitar Workshop’s (TGW) 30th anniversary in 2025, it welcomes two new board members! Heather Mansell…
Wide-ranging brands and a symphony of innovation elevated the 21st edition of Music China, which attracted 119,083 visitors from 105 countries and regions and saw a 10% increase…
The NAMM Foundation has announced $750,000 in grants to 32 programs, demonstrating one of the largest distributions in its history with over a 50% increase from last year.…
The Women’s International Music Network (WiMN) is proud to announce additional honorees for the 13th Annual She Rocks Awards. Taking place on January 25, 2025, at the Hilton…
“We are constantly inventing subjective rankings across society, culture, and the economy that deem certain people, projects, and companies ‘best,’” observed Emily Stewart in her “Money” column in…
Long one of the most formidable names in print music publishing, in recent years Hal Leonard has been claiming an ever-growing stake in the realm of MI distribution.…
NAMM has announced the second year of NAMM NeXT, a two-day education and networking summit that strengthens the music industry by providing expert insights and analysis for the…
NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, has announced its initial listing of events for The 2025 NAMM Show, taking place…
For guitarist Mike Lawson, success comes in many forms. “First and foremost, I’m a musician. I’ll always identify first as a musician. Everything in my professional life is…
Industry veteran Dennis Houlihan passed away at his home in Long Beach, CA on September 5. He was 74. Born March 28, 1950 in Davenport, OH, Houlihan grew…
Earlier this summer, Teufel™ a respected German speaker manufacturer known for designing and engineering audio products since 1979 and FMIC launched the new ROCKSTER series of Bluetooth speakers…
It’s time! It’s time to take a moment to reflect on something that is really working, and I am not the only one who knows it. I met…
Since January of 2021, the domestic labor market has added over 14 million jobs, with the unemployment rate reaching a 50-year low at the beginning of 2024. In…
NAMM has announced its initial lineup of events and exhibits for The 2025 NAMM Show, taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center January 21–25, with events beginning on…
