NAMM Show

Make Music Day Rings in the Summer with a Worldwide Celebration of Music

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Make Music Day, the worldwide festival of making music held annually on the summer solstice, today announced the return of its vast program with over 5,000 live, free music-making events across the United States on Friday, June 21.

Key Points: 
  • Completely different from a traditional music festival, Make Music Day activities are free and open to anyone wanting to participate.
  • "We are thrilled with the continued growth of our Make Music Day partnership that celebrates the joy of making music worldwide," said John Mlynczak, NAMM president and CEO.
  • In the spirit of Make Music Day, the piece is radically inclusive, with optional parts to accommodate any kind of school musician.
  • Make Music Day is presented in the U.S. by The NAMM Foundation and coordinated by the nonprofit Make Music Alliance.

MADE to be HEARD, JBL FEST, Takes Over New York City to Celebrate the Launch of the Number One PartyBox Speakers

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Friday, April 26, 2024
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Created to celebrate the uniqueness of JBL Fest’s host city, Basketblox will take fans to basketball courts high in the big apple sky.

Key Points: 
  • Created to celebrate the uniqueness of JBL Fest’s host city, Basketblox will take fans to basketball courts high in the big apple sky.
  • The three-day brand experience celebrates the launch of the newest additions to JBL’s fan-favorite PartyBox series–JBL PartyBox Club 120, JBL PartyBox Stage 320, and JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic.
  • The JBL PartyBox Pop-Up will open May 17-18 from 11AM to 7PM and May 19 from 2PM to 7PM at JBL SoHo Store.
  • Stay tuned for more updates and enter for a chance to win a JBL PartyBox and NYC VIP experience, jbl.com/partyboxlive2024 .

The NAMM Foundation Celebrates 25 Years of Best Communities for Music Education

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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CARLSBAD, Calif., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The NAMM Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2024 Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Awards, a signature program now in its 25th year of recognizing and celebrating school districts and individual schools for their support and commitment to music education and their efforts to ensure access to music for all students as part of a well-rounded education.

Key Points: 
  • Two awards are given: Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) for school districts and the Support Music Merit Award (SMMA) for individual school sites.
  • Both reach K-12 schools and school districts throughout the U.S. and offer opportunities to increase awareness and support for music programs.
  • The schools and communities recognized by Best Communities for Music Education demonstrate a commitment to ensuring music learning opportunities are available for every student and provide an example for other communities to follow.
  • "The Best Communities for Music Education designation has remained a point of pride for Fulton County Schools for 25 years, affirming our Board's unwavering commitment to music education.

Marching Bands Nationwide Joining Summer Step-Off on Make Music Day

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Make Music Day, the worldwide festival of making music held annually on the summer solstice, will feature a nationwide marching band initiative for the first time at this year's celebration, taking place on Friday, June 21, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • In the spirit of Make Music Day, the piece is uniquely inclusive, with optional parts to accommodate any kind of school musician.
  • Over 3,000 marching bands participated in Together As One, a national collaboration in 2020 between NFHS and MakeMusic Inc, and thousands are expected to join Make Music Day this year.
  • "When I was asked to create this piece for Make Music Day, I was delighted to agree to the project," said Randall Standridge.
  • I thought this was a great way to honor a true music legend, and symbolize the purpose of bringing the larger music community together on Make Music Day."

Georgia Music Day of Action This Wednesday, February 28

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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ATLANTA, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Georgia's music industry is rallying behind legislation to create a statewide Georgia Music Office to retain and attract talent and opportunities related to the music industry. Led by the leadership of Georgia Music Partners (GMP), statewide organizations, performers, and music business professionals are coming together on Wednesday, Feb. 28, for Georgia Music Day of Action. This virtual advocacy day is to lobby for support to establish the state's first Georgia Music Office as part of The Georgia Statewide Music Office Act. The public is being asked to spread the word on social media as well as write and call their state legislators before Thursday to ask for support in getting this vital legislation passed and funded so Georgia can also become the #1 state for music business. To submit a letter, members of the public can go to www.recordingacademy.com/advocacy/act#/84; for social media graphics, visit here.

Key Points: 
  • Led by the leadership of Georgia Music Partners (GMP), statewide organizations, performers, and music business professionals are coming together on Wednesday, Feb. 28, for Georgia Music Day of Action, a virtual advocacy day to lobby for support to establish the state's first Georgia Music Office as part of The Georgia Statewide Music Office Act.
  • ATLANTA, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Georgia's music industry is rallying behind legislation to create a statewide Georgia Music Office to retain and attract talent and opportunities related to the music industry.
  • Led by the leadership of Georgia Music Partners (GMP), statewide organizations, performers, and music business professionals are coming together on Wednesday, Feb. 28, for Georgia Music Day of Action.
  • This virtual advocacy day is to lobby for support to establish the state's first Georgia Music Office as part of The Georgia Statewide Music Office Act.

AeroBand's New Releases Shine at NAMM Show 2024, Garnering Rapid Popularity

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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For individuals with finger ailments and sensitivity, including children and the elderly, this breakthrough technology opens up musical possibilities for a wider audience.

Key Points: 
  • For individuals with finger ailments and sensitivity, including children and the elderly, this breakthrough technology opens up musical possibilities for a wider audience.
  • For beginners and those who had previously given up learning the guitar, AeroBand Guitar undoubtedly addresses the pain issue during practice.
  • During the Premier Guitar interview , the AeroBand team showcased a unique application designed specifically for the AeroBand Guitar.
  • At this year's NAMM Show, AeroBand takes the lead and showcases the highly anticipated product - PocketDrum 2 Plus.

Annie Ray Named Recipient of the 2024 Music Educator Award™, Presented by the Recording Academy® and GRAMMY Museum®

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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The recipient will be recognized during GRAMMY® Week 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The recipient will be recognized during GRAMMY® Week 2024.
  • The award is open to current U.S. music teachers, and anyone can nominate a teacher — students, parents, friends, colleagues, community members, school deans, and administrators.
  • The Music Educator Award program, including honorariums, is made possible by the generosity and support of The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation.
  • In addition, the American Choral Directors Association, National Association for Music Education, NAMM Foundation, and National Education Association support this program through outreach to their constituencies.

NAMM SHOW 2024 CREATES GLOBAL PLATFORM TO ACCELERATE THE FUTURE OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- From January 25-28, NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, gathered the music industry at The 2024 NAMM Show for an exhilarating week that set the music industry narrative for years ahead. With 1,600+ exhibitors representing 3,500+ brands from around the globe, The NAMM Show showcased innovative technologies, products, and trends that shape the future of the music industry while creating a week-long platform for personal connections and meetings that are a necessity for the growth of the music industry.

Key Points: 
  • CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- From January 25-28, NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, gathered the music industry at The 2024 NAMM Show for an exhilarating week that set the music industry narrative for years ahead.
  • With 1,600+ exhibitors representing 3,500+ brands from around the globe, The NAMM Show showcased innovative technologies, products, and trends that shape the future of the music industry while creating a week-long platform for personal connections and meetings that are a necessity for the growth of the music industry.
  • "The 2024 NAMM Show was an overwhelming success that energized our organizations' members and accelerated the positive momentum for the entire global music industry," says John Mlynczak, NAMM president and CEO.
  • The 2024 NAMM Show also demonstrated the strongest ever showing of NAMM Young Professionals and Women of NAMM programming, highlighting that the future of our industry is in great hands.

NAMM Announces Eight New Board Members

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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ANAHEIM, Calif., Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The annual meeting of members convened on the first day of The NAMM Show, the largest global gathering of the music industry, and officially NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants) welcomed eight new board members to its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • ANAHEIM, Calif., Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The annual meeting of members convened on the first day of The NAMM Show, the largest global gathering of the music industry, and officially NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants) welcomed eight new board members to its Board of Directors.
  • These 24 NAMM members are elected in slates of eight, rotating on and off every January.
  • Tom Sumner, NAMM Chair, thanked the outgoing Board members during the annual meeting of members and lauded their ideas and expertise, which have benefited the organization and its members as whole.
  • For a full list of current NAMM Board of Directors and Executive Committee members, please visit https://www.namm.org/about/board-members

NAMM SHOW 'INDUSTRY INSIGHTS' SETS THE STAGE FOR THE FUTURE AT WORLD'S LARGEST GLOBAL GATHERING OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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The NAMM Show is the largest global gathering of the music industry, happening in Anaheim, California, now through Sunday, January 28.

Key Points: 
  • The NAMM Show is the largest global gathering of the music industry, happening in Anaheim, California, now through Sunday, January 28.
  • Mlynczak announced a new suite of initiatives and resources that will undergird the organization's 15,400 member companies and set the stage for the successful navigation into the future of the music industry.
  • Announcements at this morning's "Industry Insights" address Included:
    NAMM announced the formal launch of its Industry Insights, the organization's commitment to ongoing communication and collaboration to members within the music industry.
  • A visit to The NAMM Show floor reveals many companies eager to explore new innovations that can reach new customers.