NAMM has announced that the 2024 NAMM Show last week at the Anaheim Convention Center included more than 1,600 exhibitors representing in excess of 3,500 from around the world, with official attendance stated as over 62,000.
“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. “We stayed laser-focused on bringing together the right mix of companies, buyers, international attendees, influencers, media, and artists from across our global industry to empower the relationships that have built and will continue to grow our industry.”
Of the 62,000-plus attendees, more than 10,000 international visitors came from 125 countries, regions and territories. Further, over 6,700 students, educators, and non-profit leaders benefitted from in excess of 250 education sessions featuring 650-plus presentors/instructors. There was also aecord number of submissions for NAMM Best in Show Awards.
“NAMM 2024 delivered in every possible manner, from artist performances on multiple stages around the Show to executives and emerging industry leaders delivering key messages inside the convention center, as well as hundreds of global brands announcing new visions, products, and partnerships,” concludes Tom Sumner, NAMM chairman and president of Yamaha Music USA. “We’re excited to keep bringing the industry together every January, producing the world’s largest opportunity to gather and do business.”
The 2025 edition of the show is slated for January 21-25 in Anaheim.
