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CIMA Members – CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: WINHUB Jazz & Global Music 

CIMA Members - CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: WINHUB Jazz & Global Music  WINHUB JAZZ & GLOBAL MUSIC is a business learning and networking event bringing together companies working with jazz & global music artists and repertoire in their catalogues taking place on November 25 & 26. It is an exclusive benefit for independent music companies that are members of WIN associations. Eligible Participants: All participants must be a member of a WIN trade association. You can view all members here: https://winformusic.org/members/ Event Details Event Date: November 25–26, 2026. The event will start on November 25, extending into November 26 in some European and APAC countries due to time-zone differences. Event Times: Three speed-meeting windows will be available throughout the day, each with 6 meeting slots and timed to allow participants from different regions to connect: 
  1. Europe meets APAC. Check local time here.
  2. Americas meets Europe. Check local time here.
  3. APAC meets Americas. Check local time here.
Scheduling: Participants may schedule meetings in one or more of the three windows. They are not required to fill all available slots. Before scheduling begins, they can block any slots when they are unavailable or do not wish to receive meeting requests. Duration: Each window will have a total duration of 80 minutes.  Location: WINHUB platform (Swapcard) Cost: Free for members of WIN associations  Applications: October 6-23 Link to apply: https://app.swapcard.com/login/event/winhub-jazz-and-global/registration/  What is it? WINHUB JAZZ is a virtual event taking place on November 25-26, 2026, consisting of networking speed-meetings and networking opportunities with companies from other countries based on common interests.  To make it easier to connect across time zones, speed meetings will be offered at three different times throughout the day, with 6 meeting slots in each window. The three windows will connect North & Latin America with Europe, Europe with APAC, and APAC with North & Latin America. Check the platform for available times. WINHUB JAZZ is part of the WINHUB International Networking project to connect the independent recorded music community around the world, bridge the gap between territories, foster market access, and increase export capacity. Find out more: winhub.winformusic.org  Who can apply? Music companies and entrepreneurs actively doing international or export-ready business. Participants must:
  • Be an entrepreneur or employee of an independent music company who is export-ready or working towards export-readiness.
  • Be supporting a current release (in the past 12 months or upcoming 6 months).
  • Be a member of a WIN association. 
How does it work?
  • To apply you must fill in a form with questions about your company, services offered, music genres, territories you work in and other relevant information to help us assess your export readiness.
  • The event has limited available capacity and if it is oversubscribed a selection process will take place. You will be informed by email whether your application has been successful.
  • If selected, you will be able to access the WINHUB portal, browse a directory of participant companies, and request and approve speed meetings prior to the event.
  • On the day of the event, you will join online and watch an introductory session featuring market overviews of the participant countries. You will then meet with the companies you have scheduled speed meetings with. All within the WINHUB platform.
Applications Registrations are open from October 6-23. Link to apply: https://app.swapcard.com/login/event/winhub-jazz-and-global/registration/
  • By registering for WINHUB JAZZ & GLOBAL MUSIC you agree to participate in the activities on the date of the event. 
  • If upon registration you are not able to attend, please inform us at winhub@winformusic.org so that your spot can be assigned to another company. 
Contact If you have any questions about WINHUB JAZZ & GLOBAL MUSIC, please email us at membership@cimamusic.ca.  WINHUB JAZZ is organized by WIN in partnership IMPALA and co-funded by the EU through IMPALA’s Network Project.