SOMM - Society Of Music Merchants e.V.
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SOMM is an umbrella organization for the musical instrument and music equipment industry based in Germany with European members.
We represent the interests of manufacturers, distributors, importers and music retailers of musical instruments and music equipment in Europe. We advocate for the economic and political interests of the industry and promote music culture and access to music.
NEWS
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[ESM Press Release] 15.06.2026 I Stronger Together - UK’s Music Industries Association (MIA) Joins European Soundmakers
The global musical instrument industry is taking another important step towards strategic cooperation in Europe with the announcement that the UK’s Music Industries Association (MIA) has officially joined European Soundmakers – Musical Instrument Confederation (ESM).
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[SOMM Press information] 03.06.2026 I The Guitar Summit and the magazine Guitar & Bass have joined the SOMM in a collaboration aimed at inspiring more people to make music
The Society of Music Merchants e.V. (SOMM) welcomes the Guitar Unit of the Ebner Media Group as a new member. The Guitar Unit comprises the Guitar Summit, Europe's largest guitar show, which attracts exhibitors and visitors from over 30 countries, as well as the trade magazine Guitar & Bass, which has been one of the most important German-language platforms for the guitar community for over 40 years.
[SOMM Press information] 28.05.2026 I European industry association SOMM welcomes the EU’s decision against Temu – but further action is urgently needed
Today, the Society of Music Merchants e.V. (SOMM) welcomed the European Commission's decision regarding the Temu platform under the Digital Services Act (DSA). According to the association, the decision highlights the importance of a functioning European legal framework for product safety, consumer protection, and fair competition in the digital single market.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT INDUSTRY IN NUMBERS
The musical instrument and music equipment industry is an extremely diverse sector of the German economy. With its small and medium-sized companies, it forms the core of the strongly internationally networked German music industry and makes a significant contribution to export strength and economic dynamism.
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MEMBERS
The SOMM – Society Of Music Merchants e. V., umbrella association of the musical instrument and music equipment industry based in Germany (Berlin), represents the interests of almost 750 European companies and organizations from the areas of manufacturing, distribution, trade, publishing and media in the music industry.
