In an industry first, jazz heavyweights unite to present a panel discussion and Q&A on the business side of all that jazz. From pitching for festival slots, releasing and promoting an album to international collaborations, publishing, using social media and how to get airplay, this panel discusses music industry principles from a Jazz and improvised music perspective.
Hosted by the Melbourne Women's International Jazz Festival this forum is an opportunity to network, gain invaluable industry tips and a glimpse at the behind the scenes workings of Australia's biggest jazz labels, festivals and clubs.
Speakers:
Melanie Pose - Melbourne International Jazz Festival Pogram Manager
Adrian Jackson - Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues Artistic Director
Sonja Horbelt - Melbourne Women's International Jazz Festival Chair/ Musician
Lynette Irwin - Artistic Director Brisbane Jazz, Jazz Queensland President, MWIJF
Kellie Santin - Musician, Educator, Writer
Megg Evans - Bennetts Lane Jazz Club Manager
Andrew Walker - Jazzhead Record label, Buxton Walker PR
Moderator: Chelsea Wilson - PBS 106.7FM Music and Interviews Coordinator/ Vocalist/ Chair Jazz album of the year The Age Music Victoria
Bennetts Lane Jazz Club
Saturday December 5th
Doors 1.30pm
Panel 2-3pm
Networking 3-4pm
The panel is free, bookings recommended
To RSVP email info@mwijf.org