Music Inc. — is the only award winning trade magazine for musical products retailers. It has been named one of the top 10 trade magazines in the nation three times by the American Society of Business Publication Editors. With a reach of 7,400-plus musical products retailers, Music Inc. is a must read for retail professionals with idea-generating articles, a strong new Gear section and insights from some of the best retailing minds in the nation. UpBeat Daily — The official publication at The NAMM Show. With more than 20,000 copies distributed daily at The NAMM Show, UpBeat delivers to the hotel-room doorsteps at more than 40 hotels in Anaheim. Buyers read UpBeat over breakfast, but also take it anywhere with our digital editions! Your advertising in UpBeat is the most important marketing vehicle exhibitors have at NAMM. UpBeat drives traffic to your booth.
Timeless Communications, Corp.
Brands:FRONT of HOUSE (FOH), Stage Directions (SD), Parnelli Awards, Projection Lights & Staging News (PLSN) | Timeless Communications is the premier media company for the live event production and theatrical installation industry. Timeless publishes Projection, Lights & Staging News (PLSN) for projection, lighting and staging, FRONT of HOUSE Magazine (FOH) for live audio, and the annual Event Production Directory (EPD). Timeless also produces The Parnelli Awards, the industry’s premier event and highest honor for live event professionals. Company websites include: plsn.com, fohonline.com, epdweb.com, & parnelliawards.com | Timeless Communications is the premier media company for the live event production and theatrical installation industry. Timeless publishes Projection, Lights & Staging News (PLSN) for projection, lighting and staging, FRONT of HOUSE Magazine (FOH) for live audio, and the annual Event Production Directory (EPD). Timeless also produces The Parnelli Awards, the industry’s premier event and highest honor for live event professionals. Company websites include: plsn.com, fohonline.com, epdweb.com, & parnelliawards.com
Tianjin Archer Imp. & Exp Co., Ltd
Brands:ARCHER | Tianjin Archer Imp. & Exp. Co., Ltd | Tianjin Archer Music comes from Tianjin Musical Instrument Corp, who has over 60 years of experience on producing and trading musical instruments and accessories. Whether you’re a distributor or a store, a trader or a philharmonic person, we can supply you with high cost performance instruments or different choices depend on your diverse demands. From winds to bow strings, fretted instruments to keyboards, percussion to children instruments, or even audio and PRO sound to stands and accessories, our boundless curiosity and pioneering spirit inspire us to explore more business ranges, more reliable and more stable suppliers, which continue us to approach to be a professional and leading solution. After years of experience and hard work, we have covered business in more than 20 countries around the world, such as USA, UK, Germany, Canada, Ireland, Spain, Brazil, Argentina, Indonesia, etc, and received many praise from various customers. Many customers have become the leaders of local industry under our supports and services. We warmly welcome the friends from all over the world, wherever you come from. It will be our great honor to know you, to partner you, to work with you, and to friend you at last. We do believe, our enthusiasm on music and experience on trading musical instruments across all over the world, will keep pushing you into tremendous and extraordinary achievement. If you prefer to learn more about us or our products or service, Welcome to communicate and negotiate at any time.
The Sessions: Enrich-Educate-Empower, Inc.
Brands:Artist Series interviews, SticksnSkins, Dom Famularo, Paul Quin, Sessions Panel, Music Education, Music Business | The Sessions: Enrich-Educate-Empower, Inc.A powerful and uplifting interactive panel presentation to sharpen Artist BUSINESS skills in pursuit of excellence in their careers; including contract negotiations, entertainment law, marketing, self-promotion, social media and artist relations. Now offering VIRTUAL panels!! Check out our ARTIST SERIES Interviews on Videos page, capturing Music History from world renowned musicians sharing tips for your success & inspirational words!!! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Sessions Panel YouTube channel to be notified when new Artist Series videos are released!!NAMM panel is has legendary Artists sharing their experiences in the Music Business
The MIDI Innovation Award Winners
The MIDI Innovation Awards, established in 2021, celebrate groundbreaking advancements in MIDI technology. Organized collaboratively by The MIDI Association, NAMM, and Music Hackspace, the awards highlight innovative products and projects that utilize MIDI 1.0 and 2.0 in novel ways, emphasizing MIDI’s role in fostering musical creativity. This year we had a record number of entries. The 121 entries are presented below. The awards are open to individuals, artists, and companies working with MIDI to develop innovative products or interactive experiences. Categories include: Commercial Hardware Products Commercial Software Products Prototypes and Non-Commercial Hardware Products Prototypes and Non-Commercial Software Products Artistic/Visual Projects or Installations NEW: Best MIDI 2.0 product (across all categories) Winners gain opportunities to present their innovations on a global stage, with prizes such as exhibition spaces at major events like the NAMM Show, and Music China. They also receive support from The MIDI Association for developing MIDI 2.0 prototypes. The MIDI Innovation Awards are also proud to work with partners including Sound On Sound, the world’s leading music technology magazine, contributing prizes and press coverage for the competition.
The MIDI Association
The MIDI Association is the global non-profit 501(c)6 trade organization that connects the companies who develop MIDI products and new MIDI specifications with all the people around the world that create music and art with MIDI.
The BE Side Organization
The BE side is an organization of content creators who perform virtually and in person globally to promote well being, scholarship and advancement to the well being of people through the fine and performing arts lifestyle. The BE side organization vows to offer assistance to our virtual and in person communities through performing, enrichment, charity outreach, music wellness activities, and advancement.
Songally® – Pro Guitar Sweden AB
If Spotify made the world’s music listenable, Songally® makes it playable. ProGuitar creates digital tools used by millions of guitarists worldwide. Our flagship Pro Guitar Tuner has become one of the most trusted tuning apps on the market, helping players stay in tune on stage, at home, and everywhere in between. Now we’re introducing Songally®, our next-generation app designed to remove friction and help guitarists play more. Whether you’re picking up the instrument for the first time or reconnecting with old musical habits, Songally makes playing intuitive and inspiring with smart playback tools, guided features, and a seamless connection between the music you love and the music you want to play. We’re also expanding our educational offering through the ProGuitar Academy, featuring high-quality fingerstyle lessons taught by world-class instructors. These structured courses give players a fun and effective way to develop technique, musicality, and confidence. At NAMM, we invite you to try Songally at our demo station, explore our educational content, and meet the team behind the apps. And don’t miss our exclusive competition: download Songally and complete for a chance to win a guitar valued at over $3,000. Beyond our consumer apps, ProGuitar offers a unique opportunity for companies looking to reach engaged musicians. With millions of active guitar players across our platforms, we welcome discussions around advertising placements, product partnerships, and deeper collaborations with brands that want to connect authentically with dedicated guitarists. Whether you’re curious about Songally, interested in the ProGuitar Academy, or exploring partnership possibilities with Pro Guitar Tuner, we’d love to talk. Visit our booth to discover how we’re helping musicians everywhere play more, learn more, and stay inspired.
School of Rock
School of Rock is a music school for all skill levels, ages, and musical aspirations. With students ranging from toddlers to adults, School of Rock is where music students grow into real musicians.