The Women's International Music Network

The Women’s International Music Network and NAMM Join Forces to Expand the 2024 She Rocks Awards

Renowned event honoring women in music and audio celebrates 12th anniversary on January 25, 2024 in Anaheim, CA
Tickets On Sale Now, HERE 

The Finale at the 2023 She Rocks Awards featuring guitarist Gretchen Menn, vocalist Laura Clapp, and bassist Holly West. Photo by Kevin Graft.

September 6, 2023, Anaheim, CA - The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) is excited to announce a new official partnership with NAMM (the National Association of Music Merchants) as the presenting sponsor of the 2024 She Rocks Awards. Taking place on Thursday, January 25, 2024, the renowned event will now be held in the Ballroom at the Anaheim Convention Center during the legendary NAMM show.

The She Rocks Awards has solidified itself as a premier event during The NAMM Show, bringing together industry professionals, music icons, artists, fans, and the media to celebrate the incredible contributions of women from across the music industry. The annual event honors women who are groundbreakers, innovators and have displayed exceptional leadership within the music and audio industry. 2024 marks its 12th anniversary, and now as an official partner with NAMM, both organizations will continue their work to focus on and elevate diversity and inclusion.

“We’ve always aligned the She Rocks Awards to happen during NAMM. Now we are delighted to have NAMM support us as a partner to encourage participation in this meaningful event,” shares Laura B. Whitmore, founder of the She Rocks Awards and the WiMN. “The ballroom will be fully decked out with amazing audio and visuals, and the convenience factor will make it easy for everyone to attend.”

“Our partnership with the WiMN continues to elevate and promote the tremendous achievements by so many incredible women in the music industry ,” said John Mlynczak, NAMM president and CEO. “The NAMM Show will continue to provide critical platforms such as the She Rock Awards to highlight and celebrate incredible women who shape our industry’s future. Along with Women of NAMM and the WiMN, we have great potential to grow our show on a yearly basis.”

This captivating evening includes live music, awards and speeches, celebrity appearances, a fabulous silent auction, amazing gift bags and so much more! Tickets are now on sale, and include dinner and more. This event is open to the public; however, a 2024 NAMM show badge is required to attend the She Rocks Awards. Find out more and purchase tickets at sherocksawards.com.

Past honorees of the She Rocks Awards include The Go-Go’s, Dionne Warwick, Nancy Wilson, Lzzy Hale, Gloria Gaynor, Judy Collins, Linda Perry, Melissa Etheridge, Pat Benatar, The B-52s, Colbie Caillat, Sheila E, Chaka Khan, Noelle Scaggs (of Fitzs & the Tantrums), Ronnie Spector, Orianthi, The Bangles, and many more, plus a collection of trailblazers and role models from all walks of the music and audio industries.

The 2024 She Rocks Awards is sponsored by NAMM (presenting), Sweetwater, PRS Guitars, Positive Grid, Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp Foundation, Reverb.com, Fishman, Shure, Berklee Online, M.A.C Cosmetics, Exploration.io, 108 Rock Star Guitars, Roland, Taylor Guitars, Earthquaker Devices, dw Drums, Cuccio, DiGiCo, Seymour Duncan, Monster Energy, Guitar Girl Magazine, Music Connection, AXS TV and more. For information regarding She Rocks Awards sponsorship opportunities, please contact info@thewimn.com

Learn more about the She Rocks Awards and get tickets at sherocksawards.com

About The Women’s International Music Network (WiMN)     
Founded in 2012, the Women’s International Music Network unites women who work within all facets of the music and audio industries. With theWiMN.com as its hub, the WiMN provides a community for women within the industry while enriching their careers and musical experiences through networking and sharing. Founded by music industry veteran Laura B. Whitmore, the Women’s International Music Network produces and hosts events such as, the WiMN She Rocks Showcase series, the She Rocks Awards, and a variety of workshops and panels throughout the year. For more information, visit www.TheWiMN.com.

About NAMM    
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is a not-for-profit association with a mission to strengthen the $17 billion music products industry. NAMM is comprised of 15,000 global member companies and individual professionals. NAMM events and members fund The NAMM Foundation's efforts to promote the pleasures and benefits of music and advance active participation in music-making across the lifespan. For more information about NAMM, please visit www.namm.org. The 2024 NAMM Show will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center January 25-28 with online registration at registration@namm.org.