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NAMM and The NAMM Foundation Unite the Music Industry in support of LA Wildfire Relief Efforts for Local Schools, Musicians and Nonprofits in the Region

NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, and The NAMM Foundation announced today that after an initial $50,000 donation from the NAMM Foundation in January prior to the 2025 NAMM Show, and with additional fundraising and efforts from the global music industry, a combined total of $134,000 in overall fire relief has been distributed to impacted musical organizations in the region.

Call for Proposals for The 2026 NAMM Show

Presenters are invited to submit sessions for consideration for The 2026 NAMM Show.
2025 Lamond GenNext scholarship winners

Celebrating the Next Wave of Music Industry Leaders: Meet 3 Lamond GenNext Scholarship Recipients

Three university students — a flutist, a vocalist and a percussionist — immersed themselves in instrument demos, music tech, education, and live bands at The 2025 NAMM Show, all because they dared to share why they aspire to careers in the music industry.
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NAMM Foundation Announces the Creation of LA Wildfires Relief Fund

The NAMM Foundation has committed $50,000 and is accepting additional contributions. This relief fund provides needs-based assistance to NAMM members, employees of NAMM member companies, music education programs and music makers affected by the January 2025 LA wildfires.
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2025 Lamond GenNext Award Winners

The award supports individuals enrolled in two- or four- year college and university programs, and are preparing for careers in the music, sound, and entertainment technology industries.
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Join Your Industry Peers with Our End-of-Year Gift Challenge 

Together We Can Create a More Musical World
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Scholarship Opportunities to Support Career Path

The NAMM Foundation is accepting applications for three award programs that offer support to attend The NAMM Show for college students, college faculty, and mid-career music business professionals striving for career advancement.
Bernice Ash Memorial Award Winner Connor Taylor with Ben Ash and Mary Leuhrsen

The Bernice Ash Memorial Award Names 2024 Recipients

Two emerging industry leaders were named as recipients of the annual award to support their professional development.
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The NAMM Foundation Celebrates 2024 Scholarship and Award Recipients

The NAMM Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2024 scholarship program, which provided funds to emerging industry leaders, college students and faculty to participate in The 2024 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California.
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The Lamond GenNext Award Welcomes Emerging Leaders To The 2024 NAMM SHOW

The award supports individuals who are enrolled in two-or four-year college and university programs and are preparing for a career in the music, sound, and entertainment technology industry.

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