It's never too early for NAMM news: NAMM today announced its plans to produce the industry's summer gathering in Nashville, Tenn., July 21-23, 2011 and confirmed that show dates for the event are being held through 2013. NAMM also promised to add new features to provide both attendees and exhibitors with increased value including:Different show days/hours and permanent move to July�Summer NAMM will begin on Thursday and run through Saturday. Also, through 2013, the event will be held in July.
Top 100 Dealer Awards�Like NAMM's Best Communities for Music Education program that recognizes and honors communities that support music, NAMM's new Top 100 Dealer Awards will honor the best ideas and the leading dealers. This new program will be an educational experience for NAMM Members designed to lead the industry towards greater success for all.
Saturday public day�Continuing the industry's work to introduce more people to the benefits and fun of playing music, Saturday will be open to the public. With the full support of the City of Nashville and the local music community, NAMM will produce a regional marketing campaign to promote Saturday at Summer NAMM.
