7/19/2005
Media Contact:
Steve Campbell, 327-3622
Bob Schultz, 639-4772 |
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Indy to be center of national music scene this week
INDIANAPOLIS - The City of Indianapolis will be the center of the music world this week as the city opens its doors to two events of regional, national and international significance:
NAMM (International Music Products Association) Summer Session trade show is one of the nation's premiere trade shows in the music world. Started in 1901, NAMM represents 9,000 retailers and manufacturers of musical instruments, recording equipment, DJ equipment, printed music publications and other products from 85 countries worldwide. NAMM Summer Session was originally based in the music mecca of Nashville, Tennessee, but relocated to Indianapolis and Austin, Texas for the next several years. NAMM will bring 22,000 visitors and $23 million in economic benefit to Indianapolis.
The Midwest Music Summit is one of the region's premier music events, showcasing emerging artists of every musical genre and transforming Indianapolis into a live music capital for one weekend each summer. This year, the summit's fifth year, will be the largest event yet, as 450 bands descend upon 30 local clubs and venues and Indianapolis welcomes hundreds of music industry professionals and fans to a one-of-a-kind event. The MMS will create an electric festival atmosphere that will provide a backdrop of live entertainment for the NAMM Summer Session and its 22,000 attendees.
WHAT: Kickoff Press Conference
WHEN: Tomorrow - Wednesday, July 20 -10:30 a.m.
WHERE: The Rathskellar, 401 E. Michigan St.
WHO:
Grammy Award-winning, Indianapolis-based artist Rhymefest
Deputy Mayor Steve Campbell
Josh Baker, executive director, Midwest Music Summit
Joe Lamond, president & CEO, NAMM
Matt Schwegman, The Vogue
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