Live from Anaheim, January 23-26: The NAMM Show Amplifies the Music Industry
Dynamic
music industry event to ‘turn up the volume’ with new networking
events, 5,000+ brands, product debuts, and live entertainment
Carlsbad, Calif.
(September
10, 2013) – The global music industry is busy designing new products,
dreaming up events and crafting creative marketing themes in preparation
for the NAMM Show’s return to the Anaheim Convention Center, January 23-26, 2014.
Manufacturers, retailers and other professionals in the music product,
instrument, pro-light and audio world depend on the NAMM Show to amplify
business, and set the stage for
success at the start of each new year.
"The
NAMM Show has been called the ‘World’s Show’ by our membership and our
team is honored to be entrusted with the responsibility
of putting it on," said Joe Lamond, president and CEO of NAMM. "NAMM’s
2014 event will feature exhibitors from around the globe debuting
amazing new products, educational tracks aimed to support our members'
growth and more music, concerts, parties and networking
opportunities than ever before. It is without a doubt the biggest
industry ‘family reunion’ of the year. I cannot imagine why anyone would
choose to miss it."
The
National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) brings back all the
much-lauded features from last year’s show, including in-hotel badge
pick-up, fewer ID checks
and increased opportunities for professional development, while adding
even more spots for networking, and great live entertainment on The
Grand Plaza Stage for 2014. The NAMM Show’s open lobby will include a
greater array of services and facilities for Members,
such as the Member Center, the NAMM Foundation kiosk, and a special
exhibit from the Museum of Making Music.
New
for 2014, on Wednesday night the industry is welcomed on arrival to
Anaheim with a block party held in the Grand Plaza. Featuring live
entertainment and a selection
of the city’s best food trucks, the gathering is an ideal opportunity
for the industry to connect and unwind together after a long day of
set-up and travel.
Entertainment
– Members applauded the increase
in live music with the addition of the new Grand Plaza Stage. For 2014,
NAMM promises to up the ante with Grand Plaza entertainment that will
keep the momentum of the day going strong with, what else? More music!
The Venue Stage, located in the courtyard between
The Venue (in the arena) and the Hilton will feature live music, but
also product demonstrations throughout the show, and hands-on music
making events including ukulele and drum circles.
Submit bands and performers for the NAMM stages starting September 9, 2013.
Networking
– Greeting old friends, making new ones,
and conducting vibrant business is central to the NAMM Show, and the
2014 show will provide ample opportunities. Hotel lobby entertainment
schedules are being designed to accommodate enterprising,
business-friendly meetings that encourage camaraderie among
the industry as the day turns to night.
TEC Awards
-- The TEC Awards are now being produced as part of the NAMM Foundation
and are a growing attraction at the NAMM Show. The event promises a
truly high-caliber show celebrating the individuals, companies and
technical innovations behind the sound of recordings, live performances,
films, television, video games, and other media.
The event will be held Friday, January 24 from 6 - 9 p.m. in the Hilton Pacific Ballroom. For tickets, visit
www.tecawards.org.
Registration opens for NAMM Member exhibitors and retailers October 2, 2014.
Exhibit space is still available for the 2014 event. The earlier a company commits, the more location options will be available.
NAMM Member hotel bookings open
Oct. 2 with non-member housing opening November 13. Find more info for making the most of the 2014 NAMM Show at
http://www.namm.org/
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About NAMM
The
National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is the not-for-profit
association with a mission to strengthen the $17 billion music products
industry. NAMM events
and membership fund the NAMM Foundation’s efforts to share the
pleasures and benefits of making music through grants, research and
global music making programs. NAMM is comprised of approximately 9,000
Member companies located in more than 94 countries. For
more information about NAMM or the proven benefits of making music,
visit www.namm.org, call 800-767-NAMM (6266) or follow the organization on Facebook, Twitter and YouTu