We Jazz on site at Big Ears Festival, Knoxville this weekend

Mar 26, 2026

For the 2026 edition (March 26–29), the Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, Tennessee, is introducing a major focus on record labels by hosting its first-ever four-day record label market. This market will take place in the “PostModern Sound Exchange” venue space, featuring a diverse selection of independent labels. We Jazz is thrilled to take part in the label market and to join a great roster of labels including International Anthem, Joufyl Noise, Luaka Bop, Northern Spy, AUM Fidelity, plus many more. Find We Jazz Records releases, We Jazz Magazine issues and merch at the label market and check out our talks program on Friday 27th March featuring journalist Ashley Kahn, musician Dustin Laurenzi, We Jazz founder Matti Nives and journalist Markus Nordenstreng (as host). More info about the festival and their otherworldly lineup here.

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