presented by
NKOZI
The cultural experience of Grammy weekend, the WVZ MFG Annual Jam is an awards reception with an all-women DJ lineup, dancing, cocktails, catering, and exclusive portraits — highlighting our Women and LGBTQIA+ collaborators.
As part of the Annual Jam, WVZ Awards annually honors artists’ impact and gives flowers to professionals making waves in the independent music industry. The WVZ Awards 2026 recipients are influential singer, DJ, and producer Aluna and NBA great, investor and artist, Baron Davis.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31
3PM - 7PM
FREEHAND HOTEL
416 W. 8TH ST., DTLA
Support LA’s
Creative Community
A portion of proceeds benefit Tiyya Foundation, an award-winning nonprofit supporting refugees, immigrants, and displaced communities across LA and Orange County through economic opportunity and cultural preservation. Donations to the Annual Jam continue WVZ MFG's commitment to building infrastructure that centers underrepresented artists and the communities they come from.
Partner With Us!
It's not too late to join us for WVZ Weekend—Interested in partnership opportunities like sponsorships, product giveaways, or creative collaborations? Check our deck to learn more about this and our annual programs and let us know what you have in mind!
June 14
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Oatmeal Radio Cafe
4851 W. Jefferson Blvd.
West Adams, Los Angeles
7:00 PM - 9:00 PMKick off WVZ Weekend with sounds from DJ Clean and a Listening Session for Oatmeal Radio Cafe’s upcoming album release, Year of Love by Bart Oatmeal.
August 14
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Invite Only
An intimate, high-energy industry mixer during the Guild of Music Supervisors Conference— designed to connect music supervisors directly with the creators shaping today’s sound.
January 29
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Oatmeal Radio Cafe
4851 W. Jefferson Blvd.
West Adams, Los Angeles
7:00 PM - 9:00 PMKick off WVZ Weekend with sounds from DJ Clean and a Listening Session for Oatmeal Radio Cafe’s upcoming album release, Year of Love by Bart Oatmeal.