Jazz-Con (Jazz Music Business Conference & Festival)

About Jazz-Con 2025

Jazz-Con is a premier 2-day event designed for musicians, industry professionals, and enthusiasts to explore the vibrant intersection of jazz & non-popular music and the music business world. This conference offers a dynamic platform for networking, learning, and collaboration, featuring keynote speakers, panel discussions, and interactive workshops led by renowned artists, producers, managers, and industry experts.

What Participants May Expect

Participants will gain valuable insights into

• DIY music marketing,
• DIY distribution strategies,
• DIY artist management,
• DIY financial planning,
• Publishing & Copyrights;
• Back catalog music marketing;
• and the evolving role of other DIY digital platforms in the jazz industry.

Whether you're an aspiring musician, a seasoned performer, or a music entrepreneur, this conference provides the tools and knowledge to thrive in the ever-changing jazz business landscape. Join us for a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, elevate your career, and celebrate the rich legacy and future of jazz and non=popular music.

About the Sessions

Sessions include*:

1. The Real Business of Jazz
2. Global Reach: Modern Tech & Jazz Music Discovery
3. So, You Have the Music, Now What?
4. In the Key of Influence: The Jazz-Con 2025 Keynote
5. Gotta Go! On The Road!
6. Global Clave: The Spanish-Speaking Jazz Connection (Clave Global: La conexión del jazz hispanohablante)
7. Liner Notes & Lost Credits: Fixing Metadata in Jazz
8. Playlisting Here, Playlisting There, Playlisting, Playlisting Everywhere!
9. Groove & Growth: The New Frontier of Music Investment
10. Landing the Gig: Breaking into the Japanese Jazz Scene (日本のジャズシーンに飛び込む)
11. Money on the Table: Claiming Your Music Royalties
12. What Makes the Cut: Jazz Festival Programmers Share the Playbook
13. Leading the Changes: The Jazz Forward Award Presentation
14. Behind the Changes: AI in the Key of Innovation
15. From the Page to the Stage: Covering Jazz Across Borders
16. Spin or Skip? What Jazz Radio Really Thinks!
17. From Sideman to CEO: Jazz in the Age of Artist Empowerment

and more....

*Please Note: All sessions, speakers, and times are subject to change. Jazz-Con reserves the right to update, substitute, or alter any part of the program as needed to ensure the best possible experience for all participants.

Jazz-Con Festival

When the sessions wind down, the stage lights up. Each evening after the daily Jazz-Con programming concludes, the virtual festival begins—a two-hour celebration of live music, global talent, and genre-bending artistry. Featuring exclusive performances, product showcases, and special guest interviews, the Jazz-Con Festival is where the business of jazz meets the soul of the music. Whether it's a boundary-pushing solo set or a cross-continental collaboration, the festival spotlights both rising stars and established icons across styles, scenes, and continents.

Curated to reflect jazz’s ever-evolving spirit, the festival offers a dynamic experience that bridges tradition and innovation. From straight-ahead swing to tech start-ups forging new frontiers, each night delivers a unique journey, streamed directly to attendees around the world. It's more than a festival—it's a cultural exchange, a networking hub, and a place to unwind, reflect, and reconnect with the musicand people that drives everything we do at Jazz-Con.

**Please Note: The Jazz-Con Festival is a free event, however non-Pass holders must pre-register opnline through the Eventbrite portal to gain access.

Get Acces - The Way You Want

Jazz-Con 2025 offers four pass tiers tailored to different audiences:

• The Sideman Pass ($150–$250 for 2-day, $100–$175 for 1-day) offers general access to all panels, performances, and sessions.
• The Band Leader Pass ($400–$500) is our VIP option, including priority access, exclusive networking, and the ability to pre-submit a panel question and one audio track for potential radio feedback.
• The Jazz Ambassador Pass ($350–$450) is designed for industry professionals and includes full access plus industry-specific networking and programming.
• The Jazz Apprentice Pass*** ($100–$150 for 2-day, $75–$125 for 1-day) provides full access for students under the age of 22, at a discounted rate with valid ID.

Each pass grants access to Jazz-Con’s two days of virtual programming and nightly music festival, with tier-specific benefits based on your role and level of engagement.

***SEE FAQ's - for additional terms.