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OFFICIAL NAMM SHOW MEDIA PREVIEW DAY WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20
An exclusive preview of 2016 music gear, instrument and technology releases
NAMM TEC AWARDS SATURDAY, JAN. 23
The best in professional audio and sound production; Les Paul Award to go to Don Was
WHAT: THE NAMM SHOW – The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) brings together the global music product industry at the NAMM Show <https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2016> drawing nearly 100,000 music industry leaders to Anaheim. The largest of its kind, the show features music instrument, product, and technology brands with every imaginable music-related product including guitars, drums, synthesizers, pianos, band and orchestra instruments, recording equipment, DJ gear, and music technology.
OFFICIAL NAMM SHOW MEDIA PREVIEW DAY – Invitation-only media event the day before the show opens. Preview the top new instruments and technologies. Pick up your NAMM Show media credentials early to get a jump start on your coverage.
NAMM TEC AWARDS – The 31st annual NAMM TEC Awards <http://www.tecawards.org/>, with host Sinbad and Les Paul honoree Don Was will take place at the NAMM Show and celebrates professional audio and sound production.
WHEN/WHERE: NAMM SHOW – Anaheim Convention Center, 800 West Katella Ave., 92802
Show hours – Thursday, Jan. 21 – Saturday, Jan. 23, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. NOT open to the public.
MEDIA PREVIEW DAY – Anaheim Convention Center, Idea Center, Level 1 Lobby, between Halls B&C. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Media must RSVP)
NAMM TEC AWARDS – Hilton Anaheim, Pacific Ballroom, 777 West Convention Way
Saturday, January 23, 7 p.m., OPEN to the public. Tickets on sale at tecawards.org
PARKING: NAMM Show & NAMM TEC Awards – Map is available here https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2016/parking-information for Honda Center/Angel Stadium parking. Free shuttle included.
For a list of NAMM Show events and performances throughout the Anaheim Convention Center, surrounding hotels, and concerts, visit https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2016/events
Media MUST RSVP to MEDIA PREVIEW DAY & NAMM TEC AWARDS. Because of limited space to both events, invitation does not guarantee entrance.
Media Contacts:
Jeanne O’Keefe & Mary Hong
The Lippin Group
323-965-1990
NAMM@lippingroup.com
On-site cells: 818-399-2464; 626-823-3030