UPDATED: Statement From NAMM President and CEO John Mlynczak Regarding Southern California Wildfires

We continue to stay in close contact with our NAMM members and partners in Los Angeles, including those impacted by the wildfires. Anaheim remains unaffected by the fires, which are located 60 miles northwest. Both Los Angeles International (LAX) and Orange County (SNA, John Wayne) airports have remained fully operational. In addition, all L.A.-based and Southern California NAMM member companies are still planning on attending and exhibiting at the show.

We are also in direct contact with our partners at Visit Anaheim regarding hotel availability for evacuees. Anaheim has graciously made its more than 35 hotels available to those currently displaced, with under 300 evacuees housed at present. Due to Anaheim’s considerable distance from the impacted areas, many evacuees are being accommodated in locations closer to the Los Angeles area. We have confirmed with officials that there is ample additional hotel room capacity available for those who are displaced.  

The 2025 NAMM Show will be able to take place as planned from January 21-25 in Anaheim. This global gathering of the music products industry is about unity, and this year, we unite to support our members impacted by these devastating wildfires.  

The NAMM Foundation has committed $50,000 to our L.A. Wildfires Relief Fund and is accepting additional contributions. This fund will provide needs-based assistance to NAMM members, employees of NAMM member companies, music education programs, and music makers impacted by the fires. We will be promoting this fund throughout The NAMM Show at events and in the Member Center. 

NAMM is first and foremost an association that cares deeply for our members and the global music products industry. This year, The NAMM Show will demonstrate our industry’s commitment to uniting as a community in support of those impacted.

Sincerely,
John Mlynczak