NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia Unveil Pavilion Classique to Promote Classical Instruments

Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia: May 16-18, 2013/ NAMM Musikmesse Russia: May 16-19, 2013

Violin Making
Carlsbad, CA

NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia are going to start its 2nd edition back in Moscow on May 16, 2013 through May 19 and 18 respectively. Following a successful 2012 debut, new event features will provide more educational and product opportunities for all involved, while popular programs including Piano Days return.

In order to present classical instruments in all of their glory, a bright and peaceful Pavilion Classique will be introduced for the 2013 show. A diverse program of seminars, master classes and concerts will be held in conjunction with the Pavilion Classique to enhance the show experience and showcase this segment of the market. Support of the Russian State Ministry of Culture and Russian State Ministry of Education is being sought for all events.

After a successful debut at the 2012 show, Piano Days put on in association with the Russian Association of Piano Tuners will return with valuable educational sessions for piano tuners. NAMM Musikmesse Russia exhibitors are invited to hold a piano related master class or workshop featuring their brand’s products.

NAMM Musikmesse Russia will take place 16-19 May, covering not only Saturday but Sunday as well, to present two public dates. It will give our visitors more opportunities to test instruments, visit seminars and various live-shows. Kids will be treated as very special guests during this weekend. Fringe program of NAMM Musikmesse Russia will prepare contests, funny music lessons and a lot of interesting events for little visitors.

The leading companies of Music Industry have already signed up to participate in NAMM Musikmesee Russia 2013. MixArt, Taylor Guitars, Beltmann Piano and Mey Chair Systems will present a wide range of instruments to Russian audience.

NAMM Musikmesse Russia will follow the tradition of the previous year by introducing comprehensive business and entertainment program – master classes, interactive seminars, NAMM University, concerts of different genres, contests and Music Festival.

Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia 2013 will present the whole range of stage and production equipment, installation technologies and professional services for events.

The leading companies of the international and local industry such as Martin Professional, Digital Sound Systems, Audio Solutions, MS-Max, MixArt, SNK-Synthez and Universal Acoustics have already confirmed their participation. Modific will become a technical partner of the show.

Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia will be held for 3 days, including Saturday, for convenience of professional visitors and buyers and will preset well rounded business and educational program for light, sound and stage professionals.

The organizers have been working on improving and increasing the data base of professional visitors and have started extended advertising campaign covering all target groups in September 2012 to ensure the success of upcoming shows.

Save money on exhibit space at the 2013 Russia shows—an early bird discount of 7 percent is available now through October 14, 2012. For more information about the audiences, benefits and services available at the events in Russia, or for information on how to sign up to exhibit at either of the trade shows, visit www.namm-musikmesse.ru and www.prolight-namm.ru.

Contact for participating:
Sofia Bolshakova
sofia.bolshakova@russia.messefrankfurt.com
+7 495 649 87 75 ext. 104

Background Information on Messe Frankfurt
Messe Frankfurt is Germany’s leading trade fair organizer, with 457* million euros in sales and 1,769* active employees worldwide. The Messe Frankfurt Group has a global network of 28 subsidiaries, five branch offices and 52 international sales partners, giving it a presence for its customers in more than 150 countries. Events “made by Messe Frankfurt” take place at more than 30 locations around the globe. In 2011, Messe Frankfurt organised 101 trade fairs, of which more than half took place outside Germany.
Messe Frankfurt’s exhibition grounds, featuring 578,000 square metres, are currently home to ten exhibition halls and an adjacent Congress Center. The company is publicly owned, with the City of Frankfurt holding 60 percent and the State of Hesse 40 percent. For more information, please visit our website at: www.messefrankfurt.com.

* Preliminary numbers (2011)


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