Finding Work in 2026
Where does opportunity lie in 2026? What are the best ways to get work and make progress in your career?
Finding Work in 2026 focuses on where opportunity is emerging for composers and songwriters right now, and how people are building careers in a changing industry. This panel looks at the many ways work can take shape: through collaborations, smaller projects, online platforms, and long-term creative relationships, and how progress often comes from consistency rather than big breaks. Panelists will share practical insights, personal experiences, and realistic ways to move forward, especially during uncertain or transitional periods.
Richard Kraft
Co-owner of Kraft-Engel Management and acclaimed live show producer
Nikhil Koparkar
Composer, Songwriter: Wheel of Time
Greg Nicolett
Emmy-nominated composer for Disney, Netflix, and award-winning game scores.
Freya Berkhout
Award winning Composer
Nick Soole
Composer for film, television, and video games. (ABC, NBC, Cartoon Network, Hallmark, Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu)
Kyle Simpson
Composer and CSUN Professor