Do you publish a magazine or blog? Working on an upcoming story or have a great content idea for the Telluride Jazz Festival? We’d love to connect and explore how we can work together.
For decades, the Festival has welcomed journalists from around the world, and we’re proud to continue that tradition. With world-class music, acclaimed craft beer, and one of the most scenic festival settings anywhere, Telluride Jazz offers a rich canvas for compelling stories and unforgettable visuals.
What We’re Looking For
The Festival has hosted top regional and national outlets covering music, craft beer, and lifestyle. We’re seeking media partners who:
Have a strong digital and/or print presence
Produce high-quality, original content
Maintain consistent engagement across social platforms
Work with established writers, photographers, and editors
If you’re passionate about music, beer, and mountain culture, we’d love to hear your ideas.
What We Provide
Press Lounge
Credentialed media will have access to our Press Lounge, located on the west side of the festival grounds adjacent to the Main Stage. The Lounge serves as your home base for the weekend and includes:
Comfortable seating
High-speed Wi-Fi
Dedicated workspaces
Members of the festival press team will be on site to assist with questions and coordination.
Interviews
The Press Lounge may be used for pre-arranged interviews. If you need artist publicist contacts to request interviews in advance, please let us know.
On-site artist interviews are typically hosted in artist green rooms or the Press Lounge, subject to artist availability. Interviews are generally scheduled on the day of an artist’s performance and last approximately 15 minutes. A daily interview schedule will be posted in the Press Lounge. Please check in with festival representatives for real-time updates or schedule changes.
Photography Access
Approved working photographers will have access to the Main Stage photo pit. Prior to approval, photographers must sign a release outlining festival multimedia policies and photo pit guidelines.
The Telluride Jazz Festival in a few words...
"A music festival that is both exceedingly unique and proof of jazz’s continuing renaissance" - Gear Patrol
"This is one of the most enjoyable, and certainly one of the most slept on festivals in the state. This small festival may be one of Colorado’s best kept secrets" - 303 Magazine
"The weekend was filled with intimate performances in a context rarely experienced in larger cities. With a background of gorgeous mountain ranges on all sides, Telluride Jazz Festival tops many audiophiles must-see events, if not sheerly for the setting and the consistent energized performances that seem to be the Telluride way" - Live For Live Music
"Telluride Jazz Festival has been able to maintain a homegrown feeling, while attracting international superstars to celebrate the art, soul, history and future of the genre" - Marquee Magazine
"An immersive live music experience that has brought audiophiles from around the world for four decades" - Consequence of Sound
"The Telluride Jazz Festival may be entering its fourth decade, but the mountain-town hootenanny shows no signs of slowing; if anything, the festival is growing more open-minded as it ages" - Westword
"Our top picks for this summer's best mountain music festivals” - Ski Magazine
"Iconic music festival" - Elevation Outdoors
"One word that describes my experience at this year’s 41st annual Telluride Jazz Festival - profound" - The Watch Newspapers
Photos & Logos
Please feel free to share and use downloadable content. Please credit Telluride Jazz Festival when using. All files are compressed for web use. Print quality photos are available upon request. For hi-res logos and past festival photos, please contact us below.
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Contact Us
For hi-res logos and past festival photos, please contact Jacob Bomersback, Marketing Director. For news and announcements, check out our festival blog here.
