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NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global nonprofit music trade organization, has committed $50,000 to establish the LA Wildfires Relief Fund in response to the devastating fires in the Los Angeles area. Additional donations to NAMM’s fund are welcome as the trade organization prepares to kick off the 2025 NAMM Show in Anaheim this week.
This fund will provide needs-based assistance to NAMM members, employees of NAMM member companies, music programs, and music makers affected by the wildfires. The NAMM Foundation is performing a needs assessment and will provide more information in the coming days on the distribution and application of these funds.
NAMM has also made clear they have “ taken every precaution ” in preparing this year’s NAMM Show at the Anaheim Convention Center. The music products community will gather for a week full of sessions led by industry thought leaders, over 100 concerts from up-and-coming artists and established stars, and endless gear innovation. Especially in the wake of the wildfires in Greater Los Angeles, this year’s NAMM Show is about coming together and celebrating people who serve the music industry.
“We continue to stay in close contact with our NAMM members and partners in Los Angeles, including those impacted by the wildfires. Anaheim has remained unaffected by the fires all week, which are located 60 miles northwest,” begins a statement from NAMM CEO John Mlynczak. “Air quality has remained safe all week, with no fire-related impact on Anaheim or the surrounding areas.”…