NAMM Announces Artist Lineup

	Billy Corgan

NAMM announces a lineup of globally recognized artists on the campus of the NAMM Show, taking place in Anaheim, January 20-24.

Global Media Day, on January 21, is an exclusive media/creator-only event showcasing the latest products. It will open with a performance by The Runarounds, a five-piece alt-rock band featured in the Amazon Prime Video series of the same name. Also featured will be singer Margaret Glaspy and two-time GRAMMY winner Molly Tuttle.

On January 22, Billy Corgan, of The Smashing Pumpkins, will receive the 2025 TEC Innovation Award at the 41st annual NAMM TEC Awards, which will be hosted by drummer Queen Cora Coleman.

The 2026 Bass Magazine Awards will be held at The Observatory in Santa Ana on January 22. Winners, who will also be performing, include Mike Dirnt, of Green Day; Les Claypool, of Primus; Marcus Miller (who collaborated with Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock); Laura Lee, of Khraungbin, and Blu DeTiger. Presenters will include Robert Trujillo, of Metallica; Justin Chancellor, of Tool; Mark Hoppus, of Blink-182; Derrick Hodge, and Victor Wooten, among others. Additional performances will include Stu Hamm, Vincen Garcia, Scott Mulvahill, and Pops Magellan.

Bass Magazine will also welcome Primus to the stage for a set in the show's intimate venue. More performances will be announced soon.

On January 23, the Yamaha Grand Plaza Stage will feature the GRAMMY-nominated husband-and-wife duo The War and Treaty, the breakout Nashville star Alana Springsteen, the Quincy Jones protege Shelea, and piano prodigy Ethan Bortnick. More artists will be announced soon.

Also on Friday, the She Rocks Awards will honor Carnie Wilson, known as an actress, talk-show host, reality show personality, and member of Wilson Phillips. Margaret Glaspy will also be honored. The event supports the Women's International Music Network's mission to connect, amplify, and celebrate women in the music industry.

On January 24, the NAMM U Breakfast, hosted by NAMM president John Mlynczak, will be Chad Smith, of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and five-time GRAMMY-winning bassist Victor Wooten.