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85 on NAMM Countdown: World Class Education at NAMM

October 25, 2016

For Day 85 on our 100 Days Countdown to NAMM, we feature World Class Education at NAMM 2017! NAMM U sessions at The 2017 NAMM Show will offer a robust program across three tracks, including Retail Boot Camp on Wednesday, inspiring NAMM U Breakfast sessions every morning and NAMM Idea Center sessions every half-hour right in the Anaheim Convention Center lobby. Discover best practices and innovative ideas from your retail peers and industry thought leaders who can help you “future-proof” your business for the year ahead and beyond. The NAMM Show will also feature TEC Tracks, tailored sessions for live sound, studio and stage professionals, offering big ideas, innovative concepts and unique training opportunities. Retail Boot Camp Arrive at The NAMM Show one day early for an intensive one-day training for your retail business. New this year, choose from one of two tracks that explore ways to boost your sales, improve store traffic and increase profitability: Sales, Marketing & Websites and Financial Management. This training is for everyone at your retail store, so bring the whole team and watch their renewed motivation reflected in your [Read More]

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86 on NAMM Countdown: Exciting Events Across the NAMM Campus

October 24, 2016

For Day 86 on our 100 Days Countdown to NAMM, we feature Exciting Events Across NAMM Campus! The 2017 NAMM Show will offer a wide variety of exciting events and concerts across the NAMM Campus at the Anaheim Convention Center, January 19-22, 2017. Here’s a sampling of just a few events! Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the show, including the unveiling of special guests! The Grand Plaza The NAMM Nissan Grand Plaza Stage is the epicenter of the NAMM Campus, with food trucks, daytime performances and evening events throughout the show. Bands @NAMM The additional four stages include the NAMM CenterStage presented by Pioneer DJ, the NAMM Marriott Stage, the NAMM Sheraton Acoustic Stage and the NAMM Hilton Stage, featuring more than 100 artists across every genre to entertain and delight attendees throughout the show. The 32nd Annual NAMM TEC Awards On Saturday, January 21, 2017, The 32nd Annual NAMM TEC Awards will bring together members of the pro audio community as it recognizes the individuals, companies and technical innovations behind [Read More]

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87 on NAMM Countdown: Dante Training Program to be Offered at The 2017 NAMM Show

October 23, 2016

For Day 87 on our 100 Days Countdown to NAMM, we feature DanteTM Training. At NAMM 2017 Dante Training Program will be offered. Check out the news release below: Demonstrating a continued commitment to serve its community of professional audio members and attendees, The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) has announced it will feature DanteTM training and certification sessions at its annual Anaheim, California trade show, January 20-21. The sessions will be presented at the show by Audinate, and will offer attendees the opportunity to experience an intensive two-days of hands-on training as part of the company’s Dante Certification Program. As an added programming bonus, TEC Tracks at The NAMM Show will host a special “Introduction to Dante” session during its newly-announced Live Sound Day, Thursday, January 19. On that day, participants can learn more about the multi-channel, digital media networking protocol. “One of our goals is answering the industry’s call of expanding learning opportunities within the professional audio markets,” commented Zach Phillips, director of professional development for NAMM. “Securing this opportunity for Dante [Read More]

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88 on NAMM Countdown: Breedlove’s #SaveAGuitar & She Rocks Contest Winner Brandy Robinson

October 22, 2016

For Day 88 on our 100 Days Countdown to NAMM, we would like to feature the winner of Breedlove’s #SaveAGuitar, Brandy Robinson. The Sacramento musician was announced as the winner of the #SaveAGuitar contest! She will open at the2017 She Rocks Awards in Anaheim at the #NAMM Convention! Check out the news below: The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) and #SaveAGuitar announce guitarist and singer/songwriter Brandy Robinson as the winner of the #SaveAGuitar and She Rocks Awards contest. As the winner, Robinson will have the honor of performing as the opening act for the 5th annual She Rocks Awards on Friday, January 20, 2017, at the NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA. Robinson has released two albums on her indie record label, GuitarMama Records, and has a third album underway. She’s been touring the U.S. for the past 10 years as both a solo artist and with a full band, showcasing her poetic lyrics, funky guitar riffs and powerful, soulful voice. Learn more about her on her Facebook page or her YouTube channel. As part of [Read More]

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89 on NAMM Countdown: Metal Allegiance Show at NAMM, Tribute to our Fallen Heroes

October 21, 2016

For Day 89 on our 100 Days Countdown to NAMM, we wanted to bring you information on the Metal Allegiance Concert, set for January 20th, 2017 at the Grove of Anaheim. The concert which is presented by Charvel, Jackson and EVH will be a performance of a tribute to our Fallen Heroes. Check out the news below: On Friday January 20th, Metal Allegiance are gathering at the Grove of Anaheim for a monumental tribute to our fallen heroes. Hosted by Jackson Guitars – Official!, Charvel® Guitars, & EVH Gear, the night will be a who’s who of the metal community playing some heavy music! General admission tickets for the night will go on sale on Friday, October 20th at 10am PDT / 1pm EST and can be purchased at http://www.axs.com/events/326770/metal-allegiance-tickets… VIP packages that include a ticket, a meet & greet with members of the band, a t-shirt, a show poster, and VIP laminate will also be available at ticketspin.com/metal-allegiance Also on August 12, 2016 Metal Allegiance released a special EP, entitled Fallen Heroes. The band united to pay homage [Read More]

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90 on NAMM Countdown: The Light Show at NAMM 2017

October 20, 2016

For Day 90  on our 100 Days Countdown to NAMM 2017, we feature the Light Show at this upcoming NAMM.  Check out the news below: This coming January, The NAMM Show will welcome lighting professionals to discover the latest products across entertainment technology, network with industry peers and hear from some of the top influencers in the lighting field today. One such leader is Richard Cadena a freelance lighting designer, lighting consultant, and the author of Automated Lighting: The Art and Science of Moving Light, Lighting Design for Modern Houses of Worship, Electricity for Entertainment Electricians & Technicians, and Focus on Lighting Technology. Cadena has designed dozens of lighting systems for permanent installations and has also worked on concert tours, television and theatre venues. You can find his articles about pro lighting in Lighting & Sound America, Lighting & Sound International, Protocol, PLSN, CX, and Technologies for Worship magazines. He is the founder of the Academy of Production Technology, is an ETCP Recognized Trainer, and is currently the technical editor for PLASA. TEC Tracks at The NAMM Show will kick [Read More]

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91 on NAMM Countdown: TEC 32nd Annual Techincal Excellence and Creativity Awards

October 19, 2016

For Day 91  on our 100 Days Countdown to NAMM 2017, we feature the 32nd Annual Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards. Celebrating the Best in Professional Audio and Sound Production. Check out the news below: The NAMM Foundation has announced  nominees for its 32ndAnnual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards in the categories of Outstanding Technical and Creative Achievement. Stand-up comedian and actor Sinbad will return for his third straight year as host. The NAMM TEC Awards are bestowed annually in celebration of the pro audio community by recognizing the individuals, companies and technical innovations behind today’s sound recordings, live sound, films, television, and video games.More than 900 products and projects were considered during the highly-competitive nomination process. This year’sOutstanding Technical Achievement Nominees were chosen across twenty-three categories and include selections in two new categories: Audio Education Technology and DJ Production Technology – Hardware/Software.Represented in many of the nominations for the 2017 show are the creators of more compact and mobile products that reflect the demands of an increasing number of independent and home studio musicians.Examples [Read More]