Friday, Jan. 22, 2016 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Hilton Anaheim’s Pacific Ballroom
WHAT: The Women’s International Music Network (WiMN) is hosting its fourth annual She Rocks Awards honoring women who display leadership and stand out within the music industry during the NAMM Show in Anaheim, Calif.
A who’s who of women in music will receive awards in 2016, including Chaka Khan, Amy Heidemann of Karmin, Jennifer Batten, Leslie Ann Jones of Skywalker Sound, Mindy Abovitz of Tom Tom Magazine, Mona Tavakoli and Becky Gebhardt of the Rock Camp For Girls L.A. and Raining Jane, Chalise Zolezzi of Taylor Guitars, Cathy Carter Duncan of Seymour Duncan, Crystal Morris of Gator Cases, Pamela Cole and Leigh Maples of Fanny’s House of Music, Mary Luehrsen of NAMM/the NAMM Foundation, and Sujata Murthy of Universal Music Enterprises.
Acclaimed guitarist Nita Strauss (Alice Cooper, Iron Maidens), and WiMN Founder and industry veteran Laura B. Whitmore will be sharing hosting duties. Click here for a complete performance lineup. Event information at www.sherocksawards.com.
EXPECTED RED CARPET CELEBRITIES/LUMINARIES:
- Guitarist Jennifer Batten (Michael Jackson, Jeff Beck)
- Chart-topping pop duo Karmin
- Legendary singer Chaka Khan
- Guitarist Nita Strauss (Alice Cooper, Iron Maidens)
- Raining Jane members Becky Gebhardt, Mona Tavakoli, Chaska Potter, and Mai Bloomfield
- Experience Hendrix CEO Janie Hendrix
- Canadian sister duo The Command Sisters
- Rock Sugah members Divinity Roxx, Benita Lewis, Lynette Williams, and Kat Dyson
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Director of Brand Communications at Taylor Guitars Chalise Zolezzi
- Author/Photographer Lisa S. Johnson
- SVP, Public Relations, Universal Music Enterprises, Sujata Murthy
- Capitol Studios VP, Paula Salvatore
- VP of Industry and Community Relations at Musicians Institute, Beth Marlis
- The Gretsch Company Executive VP and CFO, Dinah Gretsch
- Pamela Cole and Leigh Maples of Fanny’s House of Music
- And more
WHERE:
Hilton Anaheim, Pacific Ballroom (2nd Floor)
777 West Convention Way
Anaheim, CA 92802
- Press check-in directly outside of Pacific Ballroom, 2nd Floor
- Red carpet interviews and press photos outside of Pacific Ballroom
WHEN: FRIDAY, JAN. 22, 2016, FROM 5:30 – 6: 30 P.M.
5:15 PM – Media check-in directly outside Pacific Ballroom
5:30 PM – Celebrity red carpet press photo opportunity and interviews
6:30 PM – She Rocks Awards red carpet concludes
7:00 PM – She Rocks Awards start MEDIA AND VISUAL OPPORTUNITIES:
- Interviews with celebrities and industry executives as permitted
- Photo opportunities with celebrities and industry executives as permitted