We continue on counting down the days to NAMM 2017. For 67, we feature NAMM GenNext! Check it out below:
What is The NAMM Show?
Each January, college music students and music faculty members are invited to attend The NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, the global gathering of the music and sound communities.
This music industry event is the largest music products trade show in the U.S. and as a result has been the industry trend-setter in unveiling cutting-edge technologies; creating household product names; showcasing emerging brands; and uniting every segment—large and small—in the music products industry.
While The NAMM Show is open to the music trade only, college music students and music faculty members are eligible to attend The NAMM Show by registering for The NAMM Foundation’s GenNext program.
Who is GenNext?
GenNext is anyone currently enrolled in a college music program and college music faculty. Programming for GenNext is developed by The College Music Society (CMS) in collaboration with The NAMM Foundation. GenNext attendees are granted an exclusive, all-access pass to carefully curated CMS sessions; the tradeshow floor, featuring more than 1,700 music products exhibitors and 6,000 global brands; and all-day live music with more than 100 performing groups across the NAMM Campus. If you’re seeking a future in music, this is THE place to be!
To qualify for this exclusive GenNext opportunity, you must fit into one of the categories:
- Current college music student studying music, music business, music technology or music education
- College music faculty member
How will I benefit?
Students and educators are eligible to receive:
- All-access pass to all four days of The NAMM Show including concerts and events
- Extensive professional development sessions presented by experts that are designed just for you! Jump-start your life in music or a career in the music products industry
- Exclusive networking opportunities with like-minded peers…and more!
As an educator, how can I support?
Encourage your students to chase their music career dreams and come to The NAMM Show! As a special “thank you” from The NAMM Foundation, college music faculty are invited to attend the GenNext Faculty Mixer on Saturday, January 21 in the Anaheim Hilton. Join with NAMM Foundation staff for light appetizers, beer and wine. Look out for a special VIP invitation in the coming weeks.
Save the Date: GenNext Faculty Mixer Saturday, January 21, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm, Anaheim Hilton, Vista Lounge, 14th Floor
To help promote GenNext in your classroom and on the web, you can download FREE GenNext assets here.
Where should I stay?
Hotel registration for non-members is now open. Please visit the NAMM hotel website to reserve your hotel room. Only reserve rooms through our partner, Visit Anaheim to avoid scams.
How do I register?
Registration for GenNext at The 2017 NAMM Show is now open! Complete our online registration form to secure your badge today!
Registration fee until January 4th = $25
Registration fee after January 4th = $50
- To register for a Generation Next badge, you must be designated as one of the following: university music major, higher education music faculty.
- Frequently asked questions regarding badge registration can be found here.
Location & Hours
Anaheim Convention Center
800 West Katella Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
| Thursday, January 19 | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| Friday, January 20 | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| Saturday, January 21 | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| Sunday, January 22 | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. |
*Hall E and Levels 2 & 3 open at 9:30 a.m.
NOTE: NAMM is an industry only event, see if you qualify for NAMM membership at https://www.namm.org/membership
To see if you qualify or to register, you can head over here: https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2017/badges
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is a not-for-profit association with a mission to strengthen the $17 billion music products industry and promote the pleasures and benefits of making music. NAMM’s activities and programs are designed to promote music making to people of all ages. NAMM is comprised of approximately10,300 Member companies located in more than 102 countries.
For more information about NAMM or the proven benefits of making music, interested parties can visit www.namm.org, call 800-767-NAMM (6266) or follow the organization on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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