January 09, 2025 I Event
NAMM Issues Statement on LA Wildfires
NAMM released a statement on Thursday afternoon, two days after multiple wildfires erupted in the Greater Los Angeles area.
The statement, made by NAMM President and CEO John Mlynczak, said the organization is “closely monitoring” the situation and its efforts have been “focused on reaching out to our members and partners located in the metropolitan Los Angeles area to confirm their safety.”
The statement continued:
“Anaheim is located [about] 60 miles southeast of the wildfires and is currently unaffected. We are actively working with our partners in Anaheim and the local authorities to ensure we have accurate, up-to-date information. Both Los Angeles International (LAX) and Orange County (John Wayne) airports have remained fully operational.
Based on the latest information, The 2025 NAMM Show will be able to take place as planned from January 21–25 in Anaheim.”
NAMM has pushed back the badge allotment deadline to Friday, Jan. 10 for all member companies, and said it will offer any additional accommodations needed for members and attendees in Los Angeles who are affected.
“We know the road to recovery will be long for the communities affected,” the statement continued. “NAMM and The NAMM Foundation are committed to supporting the needs of our members and partners in LA through this unprecedented tragedy.”
