The NAMM Show is the world's largest trade event for musical instruments and technology. Each year, thousands of brands show off their latest innovations for retailers and the media - keep an eye on this page for the latest news, rumours, and hottest releases from NAMM 2025!
Andertons Music Co.
at NAMM 2025
NAMM 2025: January 21ST-25th
We’ll be on the ground in Anaheim, CA, bringing you the breaking news, freshest releases, and behind-the-scenes content as it happens. 2025 is shaping up to be a proper return in full force! Starting January 21st 2025, we will be announcing the freshest product releases, and giving you the news as it happens so keep an eye on our newsfeed for daily updates during the NAMM 2025 show!
COMING SOON - STAY TUNED FOR THE LATEST NEWS!
In the meantime, have a look at the current latest releases here, and see the Gear Of The Year 2024 which contains the must-have music gear which made 2024 so special.
Is the NAMM show open to the public?
'The NAMM Show' is open to the public, you just need to become a member! Don't worry if you can't go - we have our trusted video team roaming around at the event with their cameras; finding the most interesting new equipment and bringing you exclusive content DAILY!
What's the difference between summer & winter NAMM?
Before 2020, NAMM hosted two industry shows for Winter & Summer respectively. The Winter NAMM Show took place (and still does) in January in Anaheim, California, while Summer NAMM takes place in June/July in Tennessee. Find out more about the differences with our blog!
Is NAMM still important?
The NAMM show has always been the place to be for instrument makers, press, retailers, and people from every corner of the industry. It’s the ultimate opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, get an overview of the industry’s direction for the year, and see the hottest trends & new releases as they arrive.
The pandemic meant that the show couldn’t take place in the same way for a few years, but it’s gradually returning to its former glory as the instrument industry’s headline event. Check out our blog to find out more!
How long has NAMM been going on for?
The NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Show has been running since 1902, and still remains the largest music event in the world!
NAMM 2025 Rumours
Big names in the music community are rumoured to be attending what looks to be the largest NAMM event in 5 years, with some massive brands to be attending with some incredible suprises in store for us. What is rumoured to be happening at NAMM 2025? Read below to see what we have found!
Welcome Back Fender & Gibson
The new CEO of NAMM John Mlynczak, starting in May 2023 has worked tirelessly to convince the big players to return to NAMM to help be part of its glorious return, to the point that Fender & Gibson will be gracing NAMM 2025 by booking giant meeting room spaces, which means that something BIG must be happening.
A possible prediction for Fender that with thier ranges generally ranging the four year mark, we could be expecting a new range the Fender Professional line? Rules are meant to be broken, so who knows what could happen?
Could Jackson be launching new a Misha Mansoor baritone? He has been talking about an offset model for a good while, so we are still skeptical, but also keeping an eye out for any hints!
Marshall is Back after 5 years!
After Marshall has been hinting that digital amps, modeling software and other advancements were in the works, Marshall is starting a brand new chapter in 2025 in full swing by returning to NAMM, so who knows what will be announced?
A Vast Range of Big NAme Exhibitors
With the NAMM website showing a vast range of large names in the music business, we can see that the likes of Ibanez, ESP, Ernie Ball and many others will be exhibiting.
With Ibanez constantly being one of the massive brands to attend NAMM always with fresh material, we can be sure that this year will have something exciting to announce. Could Ibanez have a new range? Maybe some new signature guitars are on the horizon!
Let's celebrate 50 years of ESP! ESP will be celebrating 5 decades of world-class guitar craftsmanship which continue to inspire generations. ESP are promising thier best ever LTD Deluxe models and NEW Signature Series guitars.
Ernie Ball saw some exciting new guitar models during 2024, with Rabea Massaad getting a signature Sabre model. Rabea has confirmed that a more price-friendly Sterling By Music Man version is coming soon, but when will it be announced? Could it be NAMM 2025?
Top Andertons Music Co. Moments of NAMM 2024
You may be wondering what Andertons got up to at NAMM 2024 while you are excitedly waiting for NAMM 2025? Below are some key moments which changed the course of history forever.