The NAMM Show

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2026 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.

Double Your Impact at The 2026 NAMM Show

Thanks to a $125,000 matching gift from Chris Martin, Chair of Martin Guitar, every donation is doubled in honor of NAMM’s 125th anniversary.
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The Grand Rally for Music Education Culminates The 2026 NAMM Show by Celebrating the Transformative Power of Music Education

The Grand Rally for Music Education will be held on Saturday morning, January 24th featuring inspirational messages and powerful performances
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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.

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