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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JANET JACKSON AND AIRTAB MUSIC ANNOUNCE JANET JACKSON: CONTROL 40 — THE AIRTAB MUSIC MOVIE
Four Decades of Hits. An Iconic Live Performance. A Landmark Concert Film.
JUPITER, Fla. — Airtab Music has entered into an agreement with global music icon Janet Jackson to produce and present Janet Jackson: Control 40 — The Airtab Music Movie, a premium filmed concert event celebrating the historic 40th anniversary of her landmark album, Control.
Conceived as a major Airtab Music filmed entertainment production, Janet Jackson: Control 40 will bring together one of the most influential artists of all time with an ambitious, cinematic celebration of the music and performances that have defined generations.
Filming is scheduled for December 12, 2026, at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, where fans from around the world will gather for an unforgettable live celebration of Janet Jackson’s extraordinary career. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Leslie Small, the Airtab Music production will feature a cinematic multi-camera concert presentation alongside exclusive behind-the-scenes access, creating the definitive filmed document of one of music’s most celebrated performers.
Released in 1986, Control marked a defining moment in music history. More than a multi-platinum album, it became a cultural statement of independence, confidence, and artistic evolution, producing timeless hits including “What Have You Done for Me Lately,” “Nasty,” “When I Think of You,” and “Control.” Four decades later, Janet Jackson: Control 40 — The Airtab Music Movie honors the album that transformed popular music while celebrating the unparalleled legacy that followed.
Inspired by the legacy of Control, the concert experience will celebrate Janet Jackson’s entire body of work, showcasing the songs that have shaped four decades of music history. From the groundbreaking anthems of Control and Rhythm Nation 1814 to timeless favorites including “Miss You Much,” “Escapade,” “Love Will Never Do (Without You),” “If,” “Again,” “That’s the Way Love Goes,” “Together Again,” and “All for You,” the production will honor the extraordinary catalog that established Janet Jackson as one of the defining artists of her generation.
The project is currently being positioned for a global theatrical release, followed by worldwide distribution across major streaming platforms, bringing this landmark concert film to audiences around the globe.
“Few artists have changed the course of popular music the way Janet Jackson has,” said Dennis Cunningham, Founder and CEO of Airtab Music. “Control wasn’t simply a hit album—it was a cultural turning point that empowered an entire generation and redefined what a global superstar could be. We are incredibly proud that Airtab Music is producing this landmark film in partnership with Janet, Randy Jackson and their team. Janet Jackson: Control 40 — The Airtab Music Movie represents exactly the kind of ambitious global music entertainment we want Airtab Music to be known for: iconic artists, extraordinary live moments and premium filmed experiences built to reach audiences around the world.” |
