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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 were influential singer, DJ, and producer Aluna and NBA great, investor and artist, Baron Davis.
Portraits
Photos & Art Direction by Dexter Brown @dexterbrownphoto on location at Freehand Los Angeles @freehandhotels.
Thank you for attending the Annual Jam III presented by WVZ MFG & Freehand Hotels sponsored by Tec Leimert and Happy Dad, in support of Tiyya Foundation.
Please share with #makeWVZ #FreehandLiving #WVZAnnualJam.
Oatmeal Radio Cafe
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Coinciding with Grammy weekend, we celebrated an eclectic, genre spanning, award-winning roster and partners at the forefront of music and culture. We’re excited to launch our partnership with Oatmeal Radio Cafe — founded by NBA great, investor and artist, Baron Davis.
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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.
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Invite Only
We annually convene and educate our roster across creative and professional development sessions, led by Grammy Award-winning co-founder Dave Giles II and the SoundWVZ Sync team
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!