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NAMM Show Good-to-Knows for an Easy Start! 🔔

January 21, 2025

NAMM Week Starts Now!

Here are a few tips to help you settle in and have a smooth arrival at the show. Check your inbox each morning for helpful pointers and reminders of the day’s highlights.

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Where to Park

General parking at the Anaheim Convention Center (ACC) is $25 per entry with credit or mobile payment only. There is no overnight parking, so please plan accordingly. ACC parking is available:

You may also park at the Toy Story and Garden Walk lots. Hours are:

Toy Story

Thursday, January 23 | 7 am–4 pm
Friday, January 24 | 7 am–4 pm
Saturday, January 25 | 7 am–4 pm

Garden Walk

Thursday, January 23 | 10 am–4 pm
Friday, January 24 | 10 am–4 pm
Saturday, January 25 | 10 am–4 pm

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Badge Pickup

As you’ve completed your registration, you’ll have a QR code that you can scan at any Badge Will Call location to pick up your badge. Registration Customer Service is available in Hall E and Arena for those who need help.

Do Minors Need a Badge?

Yes! If you are a parent or guardian of an under 18 attendees, please pick up their minor badge at Registration Customer Service in Hall E or Arena. You must also sign an under 18 release form. Please accompany the minor at all times — it’s a big show!

Food at the ACC

When you’re ready to chow down, you’ll have many options! Find good eats at:

ACCN Level 2 Food Hall
Hall E
A/B Outdoor Courtyard
Lobby B/C
Hall D Concession Stand
Food Trucks in the Grand Plaza and Arena Plaza

Getting Around

The Anaheim Resort Transit (ART) provides complimentary service to RED and BLUE badges. See the ART shuttle schedule for details. All other badge types pay prevailing rates. For information on ART routes, schedules and rates, please visit rideart.org. NAMM does not provide additional hotel shuttles to the convention center.

Tuesday Highlights

■ SPONSORED CONTENT

Berklee College of Music Performances

Discover the next generation of groundbreaking artists and celebrate the diverse sounds of Berklee College of Music. Catch our talented student and alumni performers live on Thursday, Friday and Saturday on the Arena Plaza Stage, featuring jazz, pop, R&B, metal and rock.

Berklee College of Music Reception

Dr. Emmett G. Price III, Dean of Africana Studies at Berklee, shares thoughts on Berklee’s presence at NAAM and its history. We invite Berklee alumni, students, faculty/staff to join us for a reception on Thursday, January 23 at 4:00 p.m. in room 204B at the Convention Center—a chance to reconnect, network and build connections.

Plan Your Show With the App

There will be so much to see and do! Don’t miss your favorite events … download The NAMM Show+ app to bookmark sessions and performances, schedule meetings, connect with other attendees, access the show map, find brands, post to our social wall and so much more. You’ll be glad you did it ahead of time!

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The NAMM Foundation Commits $50,000 to Establish 2025 LA Wildfires Relief Fund

In response to the fires in Greater Los Angeles and their devastating impact on NAMM members, music programs and music professionals in the area, The NAMM Foundation has committed $50,000 to establish the 2025 LA Wildfires Relief Fund.

The fund will provide needs-based assistance to NAMM members, employees of NAMM member companies, music programs and music makers affected by the fires. The NAMM Foundation is performing a needs assessment and will provide more information soon on the distribution of and application of these funds.

Additional donations to NAMM’s LA Wildfires Relief Fund are welcome.

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Today Is The NAMM Foundation Day of Service

The NAMM Foundation will present a $10,000 donation to the Anaheim Elementary School District to support their continued commitment to the growth of music making in Anaheim.

Did you know that 11 years ago Anaheim Elementary School District did not have music programs? After over a decade of partnering with The NAMM Foundation, AESD now has thriving music programs with incredible community support.

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