Later this month, the entire music industry will travel to Anaheim, CA, for The NAMM Show, celebrating its 125th year. Throughout the show, you can catch The Women’s International Music Network at several key events.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22
- She Rocks It: Women Share Career Insights
12 PM – Hilton California Ballroom A
Featuring: Laura Whitmore (Moderator), Amanda Palmer (Artist, Author, Speaker), Hannah Bliss (Focusrite), Lisa Foxx (DJ for104.3 MYFM & iHeart), and Amberly Crouse Knox (BMG)
The music industry is built by people with bold ideas, relentless drive, and the courage to carve their own path. But behind every success story is a journey — one filled with lessons, risks, turning points, and moments of reinvention.This year at NAMM, we invite you to join us for She Rocks It: Women in Music Share Career Insights, a powerful panel presented by the Women’s International Music Network (WiMN). This session brings together trailblazing women from across the industry to share the real stories behind their careers — the challenges they’ve faced, the opportunities they’ve seized, and the choices that shaped who they are today.Whether you’re a student exploring your future in music, an emerging professional searching for guidance, or a seasoned creator looking for perspective and inspiration, this conversation will leave you motivated and equipped with practical strategies to help shape your own career journey.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23
- The 14th Annual She Rocks Awards
6 PM – Hilton Pacific Ballroom
Co-Hosted by Vicki Peterson (The Bangles) and Alecia “Mixi” Demner (Stitched Up Heart). Katie Daryl will be hosting the Red Carpet.Honorees include Carnie Wilson, Judith Hill, Rachel Platten, Sophie Burrell, Rhonda Smith, Kay Hanley, Michelle Lewis, Andreea Gleeson, Susan Lipp, Lisa Worden, Lisa MacDonald, Heather Dembert Rafter, and Reina IchihashiPurchase Tickets
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24
- Moms Who Rock 2026: Parenting and Professional Balance
12 PM – NAMM Member Center
Featuring: Laura Whitmore (Moderator), Laura Davidson (Shure), Tiff Randol (Mothers in Music), Lisa Worden (iHeart Radio)
Motherhood in the music business comes with a one-of-a-kind rhythm — from late-night studio sessions and touring schedules to early-morning school drops and managing the household. As the demands of a constantly evolving industry increase, so does the need for honest conversations and real support for moms carving their place in music. That’s why we’re excited to announce Moms Who Rock 2026 — Parenting and Professional Balance, a powerful panel during the NAMM show discussion bringing together artists, executives, and industry leaders to share how they’ve navigated motherhood while building thriving careers.
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