JOSH BERNSTEIN

With 20+ years in the music, media and live event industries, Josh Bernstein has established himself as a passionate and knowledgeable power player across television, film, live production, graphic design, publishing, marketing and digital realms. Currently a partner and President of Z2, the world’s leading publisher of music-based graphic novels. Bernstein has been widely recognized as the cofounder, producer and creative engine behind several globally recognized events and brands including the Revolver Golden Gods Awards, XXL Freshmen Shows, The AP Music Awards, The Loudwire Awards, The Rock & Roll Roast Series and Hit Parader’s No Cover TV show; working in partnership with Apple, Amazon Music, Viacom, Twitch, WWE, SPIN, The Grammys and Danny Wimmer Presents. He currently hosts The Power Hour on AXS TV, which featured members of Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Smashing Pumpkins, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Tool.

Honors, Lectures & Associations

  • Two-time Eisner Award Nominee, 2023

  • The Recording Academy (GRAMMYS) Rock & Metal Committee 2016-2019

  • Keynote Speech, University of Dayton, 2015

  • SXSW, Guest Speaker, 2017

  • CMJ, Guest Speaker, 2013

  • Society of Publication Directors, winner, 2007

  • New York Comic Con, 2022

  • San Diego Comic Con