May 27, 2025 I Event
NAMM Cancels NAMM NeXT Nashville In-Person Activities
NAMM announced on May 27 that its NAMM NeXT event will transition from an in-person event to a online event based on conservations and industry feedback from a recent survey it sent out.
“As we’ve seen throughout our 124-year history, times of great change for the world and our industry require NAMM to adapt to the needs of our members,” John Mlynczak, NAMM president and CEO, said in the cancelation announcement. “There’s no question that we are living through another such moment, with rapid changes in trade and our economy impacting businesses. We have heard from many of you that your businesses are managing all expenses and travel very carefully right now, and being out of the office is difficult during the next 90 days or more.”
Instead of an in-person event, NAMM NeXT will pivot to offer the three most time-sensitive presentations online for all NAMM members, covering global trade, the future of global economic growth and leadership strategies to navigate disruption. This content will be made available on July 1.
NAMM NeXT attendees will be receiving a full refund for their registration fees, and NAMM will take care of canceling hotel reservations at the event location. NAMM also encouraged attendees who booked flights and cannot receive a refund or a credit for future travel to contact them.
“We do not want you to incur any additional costs from this cancellation, as we greatly appreciate your support in registering early for this event,” Mlynczak said. “NAMM is first and foremost a member-focused organization and responsive to the needs of the industry to help our membership be more successful. We understand that NAMM events are a cherished occasion for our music community to gather and network, and this decision was not taken lightly. We believe that pivoting from the live NAMM NeXT event and providing complimentary online education to all NAMM members is the best use of time and resources right now as we navigate these new challenges together.”
