NAMM Announces A-List Artist Lineup for 2025 Show

The 2025 NAMM Show is only a month away! Get the latest on the event below...Robert Kinsler

NAMM ANNOUNCES STAR-STUDDED PERFORMANCES FEATURING JACK WHITE, JACOB COLLIER, PETER FRAMPTON AT 2025 NAMM SHOW 

• NAMM to host exclusive performances throughout The 2025 NAMM Show in January with more A-list acts and concerts to be announced in the coming weeks
  
  

Peter Frampton performing in Anaheim, CA
in January 2019.
Photo credit: Bob Steshetz

CARLSBAD, CALIF., December 17, 2024 – NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, has announced a robust lineup of artists and bands scheduled to perform at The NAMM Show, held January 21–25 in Anaheim, California. The event will feature live performances from Jack White at the TEC Awards, Jacob Collier at NAMM’s Grand Rally for Music Education and an appearance from Peter Frampton at the NAMM Global Media Day. 

“The NAMM Show continues to attract A-list artists from every genre, and this incredible level of talent is a testament to the power of our global music products industry and the influence of our NAMM Members who cultivate these relationships,” said John Mlynczak, NAMM president and CEO. We are so excited to have an extremely talented and award-winning group of musicians performing at multiple NAMM venues during multiple days of our show.” 

On Thursday, January 23, 12-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer Jack White will headline the NAMM TEC Awards, where he will also receive NAMM’s TEC Innovation Award. Jack has also been nominated for the 2025 GRAMMY Best Rock Album of the Year and Rolling Stone Magazine included White on its 2010 and 2023 lists of the greatest guitarists of all time.  

On Saturday, January 25, Jacob Collier, the first British artist to receive a GRAMMY Award for each of his first four albums, will perform onstage at NAMM’s iconic event celebrating music makers worldwide, the Grand Rally for Music Education. Collier was also nominated for the 2025 GRAMMY Album of the Year for his latest release, Djesse Vol. 4. 

On Wednesday, January 22, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Peter Frampton will be an integral part of the NAMM Global Media Day, featuring product announcements from some of the most iconic brands in the music industry. Several other award-winning musicians will also be performing at this exclusive event and will be announced in the coming weeks. 

In addition, NAMM will also host 170-plus bands and artists from around the world to perform live on seven stages, located throughout the NAMM campus during the week. Representing a variety of genres including rock, pop, hip-hop, bluegrass, mariachi, gospel and jazz, performances will include established bands, along with emerging, first-time performers. 

Additionally, Yamaha will be presenting nightly concerts featuring popular artists on the Yamaha Grand Plaza Stage, with additional details in the coming weeks. 

A snapshot of key performances, highlights and a complete listing of the entire 2025 NAMM Show live band performances can be found here: https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/sessions 

To attend and register for 2025 NAMM Show please visit https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/attend. 

 

About NAMM 

The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is the not-for-profit association with a mission to strengthen the $19.5 billion music products industry and promote the pleasures and benefits of making music. NAMM is comprised of over 10,000 global member companies and individual professionals representing a global workforce of over 475,000 employees. In addition to The NAMM Show and NAMM’s member services, The NAMM Foundation advances active participation in music-making across the lifespan of learning. For more information about NAMM, please visit www.namm.org. 

The 2025 NAMM Show set to arrive in Anaheim, Jan. 21-25, 2025

The 2025 NAMM Show Expands to Five Days of Events
With Three Days of Exhibits 

Held at the Anaheim Convention Center January 21–25, The NAMM Show Shares Early Glimpse of Events and Schedule for Global Attendees and Exhibitors

Anaheim Convention Center will host the annual NAMM Show in January 2025.
Photo courtesy of Bob Steshetz

CARLSBAD, CALIF., August 15, 2024 – NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, has announced today its initial lineup of events and exhibits for The 2025 NAMM Show, taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center January 21–25, with events beginning on Tuesday, January 21. Exhibits start January 23, creating nonstop energy through late Saturday evening, January 25, 2025.

“The NAMM Show continues to evolve based on our members’ needs, and we have heard loud and clear that we need more opportunities to network and extend our robust education offerings, while also focusing on the core exhibit hours and buying power that are the cornerstone of the week” said John Mlynczak, president and CEO of NAMM. “The 2025 NAMM Show will kick off five days and nights with a schedule that ensures each community and attendee can have the personalized experience they need to be successful in their business and profession.”

The expansion of event dates allows The NAMM Show to offer even more robust education programs for every NAMM member, including retail, brands, pro audio, entertainment technology, music education and music technology professionals, as well as tracks for artists and college music business students. Tuesday and Wednesday will include more long-form, workshop-style opportunities for attendees to dig deeper into relevant topics that will help grow our industry. 

To help ensure that networking leads to success in business, more global networking receptions will take place earlier in the week, allowing attendees to make vital connections right away that will lead to focused opportunities when the exhibits are open for business. A full list of 2025 NAMM Show exhibitors, companies and brands from around the globe can be found at https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/attend

NAMM will continue to announce, throughout the fall and winter, new additions to exhibits and events as well as must-see artists and performances that will make The 2025 NAMM Show the ultimate destination for the global music industry. The initial full schedule of detailed events will be posted on November 4.

NAMM Week 2025 Preliminary Schedule

Tuesday, January 21

• NAMM Foundation Day of Service and Networking with the Pros
• Education offerings for exhibiting brands, including a workshop on influencer-marketing strategy
• Networking opportunities
• International Networking Reception 

Wednesday, January 22

• Global Media Day, featuring iconic brands and formal executive remarks that focus on new music industry product introductions from top music brands to startups
• Education sessions and workshops on the latest in AI for business, content creation and the financial management of a music business, as well as hands-on Dante training for pro audio. 
• International Coalition meetings and global receptions
• Top 100 Dealer Awards ceremony 

Thursday, January 23

• Industry Insights breakfast session with NAMM President and CEO John Mlynczak, along with music industry special guests 
• A robust program of educational sessions for retail, manufacturer brands, pro audio, entertainment technology, event safety and music education professionals, as well as artists and college music business students
• Exhibits open 10 am to 6 pm at the Anaheim Convention Center 
• Yamaha Concert Series and Bands@NAMM
• TEC Awards
  
  
  

Friday, January 24

• NAMM U Breakfast Session Focusing on Business Marketing Trends for 2025 & Beyond
• Education sessions continue for retail, manufacturer brand, pro audio, entertainment technology, event safety and music education professionals, as well as artists and college music business students
• Exhibits open 10 am to 6 pm at the Anaheim Convention Center
• Yamaha Concert Series and Bands@NAMM
• Parnelli Awards

Saturday, January 25

• Grand Rally for Music Education
• Best in Show awards
• Exhibits open 10 am to 5 pm at the Anaheim Convention Center
• Bands@NAMM 
• SheRocks Awards

Earth, Wind & Fire in concert at The NAMM Show on Jan. 17, 2020.
Photo: Bob Steshetz

About NAMM

The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is the not-for-profit association with a mission to strengthen the $19.5 billion music products industry. NAMM is comprised of 15,400 global member companies and individual professionals with a global workforce of over 475,000 employees. NAMM events and members fund The NAMM Foundation's efforts to promote the pleasures and benefits of music and advance active participation in music-making across the lifespan. For more information about NAMM, please visit namm.org.

Five-time GRAMMY winner Chris Lord-Alge to present at TEC Tracks session at NAMM on Thursday, Jan. 25

The NAMM Show arrives in Anaheim, CA this week. I hope to see many of you there...Robert Kinsler

Chris Lord-Alge

Five-time GRAMMY® winner Chris Lord-Alge to present at TEC Tracks session at NAMM on Thursday, Jan. 25

 

Anaheim, CA, January 23, 2024 — Chris Lord-Alge, five-time GRAMMY®-winning producer, engineer, and mixer, will be presenting a TEC Tracks Session at The NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA, Thursday, January 25, 2024, from 4 to 5 p.m. PST. Titled “Chris Lord-Alge on commanding your career: wisdom from five-time GRAMMY® award-winning mix engineer on succeeding as a producer/engineer,” the session will take place in Room 204B at the Anaheim Convention Center.

In the dynamic and competitive world of music production and engineering, the ability to command your career is essential for success. At this TEC Tracks Session, Chris Lord-Alge (whose credits include Bruce Springsteen, Green Day, Muse, Pink, Dolly Parton and dozens more) will share invaluable words of wisdom on navigating the industry and building a thriving career. This session is a comprehensive guide on how to command your career based on his insights.

Topics will include:
• Getting clients and networking: building a strong network within the industry.
• Communication/professionalism with clients.
• Creating your rules/define boundaries.
• Collecting money: How to establish systems and guidelines that are clear.
• Scheduling: Including time management and setting realistic timelines for projects.
• Artist relations: Dealing with the artist, including understanding their vision and creative.
• Manager relations: How to deal with the manager.
• Social media: Strategic presence, community engagement.
• Transfer of mixes: When, where, to whom and how.

About Chris Lord-Alge
Chris Lord-Alge, a five-time GRAMMY®-winning producer, engineer, and mixer, has left an indelible mark on the music industry through his illustrious career. A recent recipient of a CMA award for Single of the Year with Keith Urban, Chris’s influence extends far beyond borders. His production and engineering prowess have contributed to projects garnering over 15 ARIA Awards in Australia and numerous Juno Awards in Canada.

Notably, Chris clinched an Emmy® Award while collaborating with Cher and worked alongside Phil Collins on an Oscar®-winning song for the Disney movie Tarzan. His multifaceted career, spanning decades, encompasses a diverse array of musical genres. From iconic collaborations with Sugar Hill Gang to contemporary artists like Shinedown, and from legends like Bon Jovi to crooners like Michael Bublé, Chris has navigated the music landscape with unparalleled versatility. His portfolio extends from working with James Brown to Green Day, Krewella to Keith Urban, Tina Turner to Tim McGraw.

Chris Lord-Alge's impact transcends the studio. His CLA brand has produced best-selling audio products and plugins, solidifying his influence in the tech side of the industry. Additionally, his role as an educator through seminars with Mix With The Masters, NAMM and other platforms has made him a globally sought-after brand. His unwavering commitment to music and the audio community is not just a career; it is his life.