Talent Needed|

VIDA performing at 2016 NAMM (Photo by Siri Svay)

VIDA performing at 2016 NAMM (Photo by Siri Svay)

The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) has opened submissions for bands to perform in 2017 at The NAMM Show, which will be taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center from Jan. 19 – 22.

Submission guidelines:
• Commercial members submitting an artist must be exhibiting at The 2017 NAMM Show
• One band submission per user account may be entered on this site
• Performance time and location preferences are accepted but not guaranteed
• Committee will chose and schedule artist performance at its own discretion
• Acceptance confirmations will be sent via email by Oct. 21
• Accepting MP3 files (three songs max), YouTube and web links
• Performances only, product demos are not permitted.

Performance guidelines:
• 40-minute set times at the top of each hour
• 20-minute turns required
• CenterStage performances are weather permitting. Inclement weather could result in cancellation without rescheduled performances
• Grand Plaza performances are rain or shine
• Stage, sound and lighting provided by NAMM
• Backline provided. Specific equipment detail TBD
• NAMM will provide the following instruments and equipment: Bass rigs, Guitar amplifiers, Drum kit, Percussion set, Keyboards with stands, pedals and amplifiers

Questions on the submission process can be sent to bands@namm.org

Previous Press Release:

NAMM will open band submissions on Aug. 1 and close on Sept. 12. All applicants will be notified by late October if they have been selected.

The music begins at The NAMM Show, including a platform for artists of all ages and styles to showcase their talents to the global MI industry.

On the expansive NAMM Campus, five stages spotlight music every genre on the hour. Over the course of the four-day show Jan. 19 – 22, an international audience will be be treated to more than 150 live performances.

Last year, Music Connection had the opportunity to speak with VIDA (pictured), who performed on Saturday of NAMM 2016. Watch the interview HERE!

Since the band submissions portal is open, NAMM will ask for the following information:
• Band name
• Genre
• Band contact information
• Band bio
• Music samples
• Links to social media posts
• Video
• Times you are available

Buyer Beware part: Backline will be provided, but NAMM does not cover performance, travel or accommodations costs for Bands at NAMM.

For more information, visit http://www.namm.org.

About Music Connection

Published since 1977, Music Connection magazine is a monthly music trade publication catering to musicians, industry pro’s, and support services. Music Connection exists to serve artists and music people, to offer connections to the unconnected and to provide exclusive information that can help our readers take their music to the next level.
Related articles

Updated 8/23/16

http://www.musicconnection.com/band-submissions-namm-2017/

Leave a Reply

Close Search Window