If you’re serious about making music your livelihood, this is your bandstand.
Jerald Miller
Jazz‑Con is the only global jazz & classical business conference where musicians can hear industry professionals talk shop directly with the streaming platforms and tech titans reshaping today’s marketplace. Confirmed speakers now top over 50 voices from 21 countries across five continents, including:
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Lara Peterson
Former VP Marketing, Bandcamp
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Eric Knapp
Publishing Partnerships & Strategy, YouTube
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Thierry Ascarez
Chief Business Officer, Winamp
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Wade Metzler
Neighboring Rights Chief, AllTrack
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Barney Fields
President, HighNote/Savant Records
Panel Highlights & Themes
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The Real Business of Jazz
Revenue models, streaming math, and why DIY is the new major.
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Liner Notes & Lost Credits
Fixing metadata so artists get found—and paid.
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Global Clave
Spanish‑speaking markets from Mexico City to Madrid.
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Landing the Gig
Breaking into Japan’s jazz scene, visas to venue etiquette.
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Money on the Table
Mechanical, PRO, and neighboring rights decoded.
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What Makes the Cut
Festival programmers reveal their booking playbook.
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Sideman to CEO
Artist empowerment, catalog valuation, and new tech tools.
Flash‑Sale Codes (expire midnight EST, August 6th)
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FinalChorus
Save $100 on the Sideman Pass (General Admission).
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LastSolo
Save $200 on the Jazz Ambassador Pass (all‑access + replay vault).
“Jazz‑Con is where gigging sidemen learn to become CEOs of their own catalogs,” says Executive Director
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About Jazz‑Con
Jazz‑Con is a 2-day, 100 % virtual, multilingual conference dedicated to the business of jazz, classical, and independent music. With live sessions in English, Spanish, and Japanese (plus real‑time captions in 10 + languages), the event delivers actionable insight on touring, streaming, metadata, finance, and global market access.
Founding Partners
JazzMetroplex
Texas‑based nonprofit advancing equity, education, and community through jazz. Its programs bridge generations and genres while championing new talent.
Nu Jazz Agency
New York consultancy specializing in artist management, strategic partnerships, and global market positioning for jazz and genre‑defying creatives.
Jazz Pacific / All About Jazz
Media alliance uniting Jazz Pacific’s West‑Coast network with AllAboutJazz’s worldwide readership, providing year‑round coverage and community resources.