John Mlynczak, NAMM’s CEO, has shared an update on this month’s event due to the catastrophic LA wildfires, confirming the show is not being disrupted but the team will offer “additional accommodations” where required.
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10 people have lost their lives according to LA authorities, and many have lost their homes. At the time of writing, five fires are currently active across the city and 179,000 residents are under evacuation orders. Another 200,000 have been warned that they may also need to leave their homes.
Mlynczak released an official statement on 9 January, confirming that “the 2025 NAMM Show will be able to take place as planned from January 21-25 in Anaheim.” However, the team are “closely monitoring” the fires, as destruction and loss continue.
The deadline for badge allotment has been extended to Friday 10 January for all member companies, and NAMM “will offer any additional accommodations needed” for its members and attendees in LA who are affected.
“During the past few days, our efforts have been focused on reaching out to our members and partners located in the metropolitan Los Angeles area to confirm their safety. Our thoughts are with them at this time,” he says.
“Anaheim is located 60 miles southeast of the wildfires and is currently unaffected. We are actively working with our partners in Anaheim and the local authorities to ensure we have accurate, up-to-date information. Both Los Angeles International (LAX) and Orange County (John Wayne) airports have remained fully operational.”
Mlynczak concludes, “NAMM will continue to monitor the situation daily as the winds calm down and fires are contained. We will communicate any further information as it’s available leading up to the 2025 show. We know the road to recovery will be long for the communities affected. NAMM and The NAMM Foundation are committed to supporting the needs of our members and partners in LA through this unprecedented tragedy.”
For further updates, you can check back on the NAMM website. MusicTech will also provide further information, should the event change. If you are in LA, the latest updates on all live incidents and safety information can be found via Cal Fire.
