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Entries in 'NAMM' (126)

NAMM acquires TEC Foundation

NAMM acquires TEC Foundation

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The TEC Foundation for Excellence in Audio has formally entered into an agreement to become part of the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM).

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Apr 29th 2013 at 4:24PM
RETAIL ADVISORY BOARD: Trade shows: yes or no?

RETAIL ADVISORY BOARD: Trade shows: yes or no?

NEWS

This month we asked our trusted Retail Advisory Board whether or not there is still value in the traditional trade show.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Apr 17th 2013 at 10:42AM
NAMM announces best in show list

NAMM announces best in show list

NEWS

During the NAMM U Breakfast Session on 27th January, host Frank Alkyer and a group of panelists picked their top products for the coming year.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Jan 30th 2013 at 3:42PM
US: NAMM reshuffles board

US: NAMM reshuffles board

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A number of new faces joined the NAMM board at its AGM, while others departed from the retail body.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Jan 30th 2013 at 10:00AM

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Patrick Selmer honoured by NAMM

Patrick Selmer honoured by NAMM

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Patrick Selmer has received the NAMM Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution in creating the iconic saxophone brand.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Jan 4th 2013 at 11:25AM
The NAMM show

NAMM 2013

EVENTS
Jan 24th 2013 - Jan 27th 2013

Location: Anaheim, California, USA

The NAMM show returns to the Anaheim Convention Centre 24th - 27th January.

New women's group founded

New women's group founded

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A new organisation has launched in the US, with the aim of promoting a hub to promote the role of women within the music business.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Nov 15th 2012 at 4:41PM
New NAMM Show features introduced

New NAMM Show features introduced

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The organisers of the annual NAMM Show have announced several changes to the event's format.

Adam Savage
by Adam Savage
on Sep 14th 2012 at 10:35AM

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Pete Townshend to receive Les Paul Award

Pete Townshend to receive Les Paul Award

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The Who's Pete Townshend will be presented with the prestigious Les Paul Award at the 2013 TEC Awards.

Adam Savage
by Adam Savage
on Sep 6th 2012 at 5:29PM
Q&A: Andrew Stirling, SCV London

Q&A: Andrew Stirling, SCV London

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The company's sales and marketing director reveals how supporting dealers, product knowledge and a strong team has seen the firm continue to grow…

Adam Savage
by Adam Savage
on Jul 19th 2012 at 10:32AM
Exhibitor numbers up at Summer NAMM

Exhibitor numbers up at Summer NAMM

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Summer NAMM 2012 saw a nine per cent increase in exhibitor numbers and a 20 per cent rise in retail buyers compared to last year's figures.

Adam Savage
by Adam Savage
on Jul 16th 2012 at 10:14AM
MIA Awards: Host and venue confirmed

MIA Awards: Host and venue confirmed

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Comedian (and drummer) Al Murray is returning to host the awards, which will be held on 22nd November at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium with all proceeds going to industry charity Music ...

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Jul 9th 2012 at 10:03AM

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Summer NAMM visitors offered free access to PLASA Focus: Nashville

Summer NAMM visitors offered free access to PLASA Focus: Nashville

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Summer NAMM and PLASA Focus: Nashville are letting visitors gain access to both events on July 12th with just one badge, at no extra cost.

Adam Savage
by Adam Savage
on Jun 27th 2012 at 10:39AM
TEC Awards panel calls for entries

TEC Awards panel calls for entries

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Nominations are being taken for the 28th annual TEC Awards, which will take place at the next NAMM Show on January 25th 2013.

Adam Savage
by Adam Savage
on Jun 22nd 2012 at 10:32AM
Promising start for NAMM Musikmesse Russia

Promising start for NAMM Musikmesse Russia

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The inaugural NAMM Musikmesse Russia last week brought together 190 companies from 18 countries and 6,275 visitors – a higher figure than the organisers expected.

Adam Savage
by Adam Savage
on May 23rd 2012 at 4:32PM
Russian show kicks off

Russian show kicks off

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Trade show giants Musikmesse and NAMM make their first foray into the Russian market today.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on May 16th 2012 at 10:27AM

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Yamaha's THR amps star in show awards

Yamaha's THR amps star in show awards

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Yamaha, Mackie and Line 6 were among the big winners in the coveted NAMM best in show gongs, with Yamaha’s THR mini-amp unanimously winning a Gotta Stock It award.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Feb 6th 2012 at 10:44AM
FEATURE: Voyage-Air

FEATURE: Voyage-Air

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A guitar that folds in half so you can travel with it? Gimmicky, unworkable nonsense, right? Not according to Jon Gold of Music Force, who has taken on the Voyage-Air ...

Gary Cooper
by Gary Cooper
on Feb 6th 2012 at 9:47AM
FEATURE: Ernie Ball

FEATURE: Ernie Ball

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The eponymous founder of string pioneer Ernie Ball is, sadly, no longer with us, but he has kept it in the family and passed the torch to his son and ...

Gary Cooper
by Gary Cooper
on Jan 24th 2012 at 4:18PM
NAMM reveals new board of directors

NAMM reveals new board of directors

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The NAMM Board of Directors was updated on the last day of the show (Sunday January 22nd) at the Annual Meeting of Members.

Adam Savage
by Adam Savage
on Jan 24th 2012 at 10:02AM
2011: The year in MI Pro

2011: The year in MI Pro

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Well, that went quick didn't it? This is not so much a trip down memory lane as a quick walk across the street. And what did we end up with, ...

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Dec 30th 2011 at 8:00AM
First exhibitors revealed for NAMM Musikmesse Russia

First exhibitors revealed for NAMM Musikmesse Russia

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Dozens of big name manufacturers and distributors have already booked exhibition space for NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia, two new trade shows that will be held ...

Adam Savage
by Adam Savage
on Dec 19th 2011 at 10:06AM
Want to get into Russia?

Want to get into Russia?

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If you fancy expanding your business into Russia, you might want to check out NAMM's informative webinar.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Nov 28th 2011 at 9:40AM
NAMM 2012: Show seminar schedule revealed

NAMM 2012: Show seminar schedule revealed

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NAMM has announced its NAMM University professional development schedule for the upcoming NAMM Show, which takes place between January 19th to 22nd 2012 at the Anaheim Convention Centre, Los ...

Adam Savage
by Adam Savage
on Nov 17th 2011 at 10:39AM
MUSIC CHINA: NAMM chairman hails UK industry

MUSIC CHINA: NAMM chairman hails UK industry

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NAMM chairman Kevin Cranley praised the determination of the UK trade in his keynote speech at the NAMM CMIA Industry Forum.

Adam Savage
by Adam Savage
on Oct 11th 2011 at 10:20AM