JAZZ SPINDER: “I THINK ELECTRONIC MUSIC IS IN AN INCREDIBLY STRONG PLACE GLOBALLY RIGHT NOW, AND SPAIN IS DEFINITELY EXPERIENCING A PARTICULARLY EXCITING MOMENT.”

Hi Jazz, thank you very much for taking the time to do this interview. Looking back at 2026 as a whole, and especially at this Ibiza season, how would you assess the year so far?

Thank you. So far, it’s been an exciting year. We have three residencies on the go, alongside a number of other clients with a strong presence on the island. The residencies in particular are having a great summer and are on track to far exceed last season’s attendance numbers.

Across Forward Motion as a whole, we’ve had our clients play over 120 shows in Ibiza this season, which really speaks to the strength of the roster and our presence on the island. And that’s before you even take into account the wider Three Six Zero group.

For those who may not know you, could you explain who you are and what you do within the electronic music scene?

I’m the owner and director of Forward Motion Artists, a management company that is part of the larger Three Six Zero group, where I’m also a partner. We manage a diverse roster of artists, bands, labels and event brands within electronic music, including Jamie Jones, Paradise, Bedouin, Saga, Francis Mercier, Solèy, Hot Natured, Lee Burridge, All Day I Dream, Fleur Shore, Bontan, The Modern Love Affair and many more. My role is really focused on artist development, strategy and helping build long-term careers and brands.

This summer, you are leading three major parties in Ibiza: Jamie Jones’ Paradise, Bedouin’s Saga and Francis Mercier’s Solèy. If organising one project in Ibiza is already challenging, we can only imagine what it must be like to manage three. What are the biggest challenges you face with such a demanding workload?

For me personally, the biggest challenge is finding the balance between the daytime workload and the nights. With three full residencies every week: Sunday, Monday and Wednesday, the schedule gets pretty intense. At the same time, I’m keeping up with the day-to-day office work, meetings and all of our other clients coming through the island and playing different events throughout the season. It definitely makes for a very full schedule, but it’s also an exciting position to be in.

Having a great team behind you is essential to achieving success. From the Three Six Zero side, how many people are involved in these three projects?

Absolutely. None of this would be possible without a strong team around each event. Each brand has its own group of dedicated people focused specifically on that project, as well as eight individuals from our internal team that works across all of them. That allows us to communicate, compare notes and learn from what’s working across each of the residencies.

Let’s talk about Francis Mercier’s Solèy, undoubtedly one of the major revelations of the season. How has the project adapted to Hï Ibiza?

It’s been really exciting to see how naturally Solèy has found its place within the Hï Ibiza program this year, especially on a Monday. Monday is definitely one of the more challenging nights of the week, but I think the rapid growth and trajectory of both Francis and Solèy, combined with the fact that we’re offering something genuinely different from the other events happening that night, has given us a great recipe for success.

What’s been especially encouraging is seeing the audience really connect with the identity of the party. Solèy has its own sound, energy and community around it, and we’ve been able to bring that into Hï while still allowing the event to evolve within such a major venue. Each week has been stronger than the last, and you can really feel the momentum building as the season goes on.

Bedouin’s Saga continues to be the leading party at Chinois Ibiza. What makes it so special and allows it to captivate clubbers year after year?

Saga really comes down to the music. That’s what has always made it special. The sets from Bedouin and the way they program the line-ups create something that feels genuinely different from anything else you can experience on the island. In recent years, they’ve had the freedom to play exactly what they want and book exactly who they want, and I think staying true to that vision has proven to be the right path.

At the same time, the performers and production have become a huge part of the Saga experience. There’s a real attention to detail in how the night looks and feels, and all of those elements work together to create an atmosphere that is uniquely Saga without ever taking away from the music.

The numbers have grown even further this year for a number of reasons, but more than anything, Bedouin and Saga just feel like they’re really in a groove. There’s a confidence and identity to the night that has developed naturally over time. After eight years, to still see it growing and evolving while maintaining what made it special in the first place is pretty incredible. For me, it remains one of the island’s most special nights.

Paradise could be described as the jewel in the crown. The party continues to break attendance records year after year. Does that put a lot of pressure on you, or does it motivate you to maintain the quality and keep pushing the project forward?

It definitely motivates us, especially Jamie. Paradise is our longest running residency, and after so many years it continues to grow and break attendance records. It’s become one of the most talked-about nights on the island and is consistently mentioned among Ibiza’s very best. For me personally, it’s also the residency I’ve learned the most from. Watching it evolve over the years and reach the position it has today has been an incredible experience.

The challenge every year is figuring out how we top what we did the year before without losing what makes Paradise special. Jamie is constantly pushing the vision forward, but it really takes an incredible team to bring that vision to life. From the bookings and programming to the production, performers, marketing, promotion, hosting, hospitality and overall vibe of the night, every detail matters.

One of the things I’m most proud of is that we’ve been able to keep the same core team together and continue building year after year. Working alongside The Night League, everyone involved understands the standard we’re trying to achieve and keeps pushing each other to make it better. This year feels like all of those elements have really come together, and we genuinely feel it’s our best season yet.

Let’s talk a little about you. With all the projects you manage, not only in Ibiza but throughout the year, is Jazz Spinder ever able to switch off from work? Do you manage to take a few days off?

To be honest, I don’t take many full days off, especially during the Ibiza season. My daughter has spent the summer with me on the island for the past nine years, and having her here definitely helps me find some balance and switch off from work a little. We usually try to carve out time together from Friday night through Sunday afternoon whether that’s going to the beach, having a nice dinner or just enjoying the island together unless work takes me off the island for the weekend. It’s probably the closest I get to properly switching off during the summer, and it’s something I really value.

What are your hobbies outside of electronic music?

Health/wellness/yoga/meditation

And who has played an important role in your development within the music industry?

There have been a few key moments in my career that really changed my trajectory, and if I had to connect those moments to the people who helped make them possible, a few really stand out.

Damian Lazarus had a huge impact early on when he took a chance on me to partner with him and launch The Rebel Agency in the Americas. It came during an incredible period of change in dance music, still largely underground at the time, and we were fortunate to be right in the middle of a very special moment for the scene.

The next major shift came through Darryl Eaton at CAA, who empowered us to take what we had built and bring it into a much bigger, more crossover position of strength. From there, Jamie Jones had the faith in me to step out of the agency world and build Forward Motion Artists as a management company, which was another defining moment in my career.

Then Mark Gillespie opened the door for Forward Motion to partner with Three Six Zero, bringing us into the wider group and ultimately to where we are today.

When I look back, each of those relationships represents a different chapter in my development, and I’m incredibly grateful to all of them for the trust and opportunities they gave me along the way.

How do you see the electronic music scene at the moment? In Spain, we’re witnessing a historic boom. Do you think the same is happening around the world?

I think electronic music is in an incredibly strong place globally right now, and Spain is definitely experiencing a particularly exciting moment. There’s a real energy here, from Ibiza to cities and festivals across the country, and you can feel how deeply electronic music has become part of the culture.

I do think it’s part of a bigger global movement. We’re seeing incredible growth and new scenes emerging across Latin America, the Middle East, Asia, the US and throughout Europe. What’s interesting is that it’s no longer being driven by one territory or one sound. All of these different scenes are influencing each other.

What are the future plans for Three Six Zero? Could we see a fourth major project in Ibiza in 2027?

As we continue to expand our roster globally, there are quite a few exciting things brewing. I can’t talk about everything yet, but I’ll share what I can.

One is the return of Hot Natured. New music is in the works, starting with the 2026 version of “Benediction” and continuing from there. There’s a lot more planned around the project, so stay tuned for that.

We’re also launching our new disco label and events brand, The Modern Love Affair, in partnership with Three Six Zero Records. The first release is due out this fall, followed by our first event at Floyd in Miami during Art Basel.

Another big focus is the return of Hot Creations events globally. We’ve already done Miami and Manchester, four events in Ibiza this summer, and we have Fabric London coming this winter, with many more to follow.

With all of that happening, along with some exciting new artist signings currently being finalized, I certainly wouldn’t be surprised to see a fourth residency pop up somewhere in Ibiza next season.

And that’s just the Forward Motion side. Across the wider Three Six Zero partnership, the presence in Ibiza is already significant, with residencies from Calvin Harris, MK, Dom Dolla and Sonny Fodera, among others. So there’s a lot happening, and I think 2027 is going to be a very exciting year.

Finally, in your opinion, what things should change in Ibiza, and what things should never change?

I try not to get too caught up in the debate about the “old Ibiza” versus the “new Ibiza.” The island has always evolved and will continue to. Everyone has their own relationship with it. But from my point of view, I hope it always holds onto the things that make it so special: the nature, the beaches, the culture and the people who call it home.

I also feel sometimes people come here and get so caught up in the nightlife that they don’t take the time to really experience the island. Some of the most magical moments in Ibiza have nothing to do with a club. Discovering a beautiful cove, spending the day at the beach or having a long lunch by the sea. The food has also become such an important part of the experience, from simple traditional places to some truly incredible dining experiences.

For me, what should never change is that sense of freedom, openness and discovery. The nightlife is obviously a huge part of Ibiza’s identity, but the magic is that there’s a lot more to it.