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The Night Temple

MUSIC IN VISUAL MEDIA

CONFERENCE 
2026

LOS ANGELES

The Night Temple Hollywood
950 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles 90038

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MAY 29, MAY 30, MAY 31

CONFERENCE INFO 2026

This year is an exciting one for us, as we'll be holding the 2026 conference at The Night Temple Hollywood, our new community hub, which will be a collaborative community space, for many organizations in the Music In Visual Media space. This venue includes a cafe, restaurant & bar, as well as a room for workshops, and spaces for performance, panels and screenings. ​​

This year's conference is designed to help our music community learn, share, and discover ways to grow both creatively and economically during these uncertain and ever-changing times. Industry experts from a wide spectrum of the music in media landscape will be sharing tips and leads, educating, and offering vital information and workshops, designed to inspire creative breakthroughs that may lead to new economic and creative opportunities and foundations. We are a community of talented people who deserve the means to thrive, grow and expand and this conference will explore next steps, no matter where you are in your career development.

This three-day event will also showcase an expo of essential services, software, and products for composers and songwriters, and gifts will be given to all badge holders. Food, drinks, and community sharing spaces will be available on-site and digitally and community access will be available after the conference. Also in the spirit of Night Temple events, live music will be performed every evening by some of the incredible Hollywood composers and artists that make up our community!

  • ​Composing and songwriting for various mediums in 2026

  • Finding opportunities & industry niches

  • How to get your songs in film, TV, ads, trailers & video games

  • How to be ahead of the game with laws, rights & technologies in 2026

  • Expert tips from the top people in the field

IN PERSON & ONLINE TICKETS
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ONE DAY TICKETS
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FREE GIFTS WITH ALL TICKETS
ANNOUNCED & DELIVERED ON MAY 29

DAY 1 - Creativity

May 29, 2026 at 4:30:00 PM

The Industry in 2026

What is the current landscape of being a composer and songwriter for visual media in 2026?

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DAY 1 - Creativity

May 29, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM

Royalties, Cue Sheets & Publishing

What are the best ways to earn income from the work we do? Managing publishing, cue sheets & royalties

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DAY 1 - Creativity

May 29, 2026 at 7:30:00 PM

Composing for Genre

Modes, instrumentation & production styles, specific to horror, fantasy, action, comedy, romance & drama

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DAY 1 - Creativity

May 29, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM

BREAK

Take a break! Have some food, coffee, & conversation!

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DAY 1 - Creativity

May 29, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM

SONGWRITING LAB

Workshop: Songwriting

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DAY 1 - Creativity

May 29, 2026 at 11:30:00 PM

World Music Influences in Composition

What are the best practices for incorporating world music styles and influences? What scales & modes, bring a world music flavor when needed?

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DAY 1 - Creativity

May 29, 2026 at 10:00:00 PM

Writing for Musicals

Explore the musical & lyrical world of writing for musicals

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DAY 1 - Creativity

May 30, 2026 at 1:00:00 AM

Orchestration Techniques

Writing for orchestras & small ensembles.

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DAY 2 - Opportunity

May 30, 2026 at 4:30:00 PM

Finding Work in 2026

Where does opportunity lie in 2026? What are the best ways to get work and make progress in your career?

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DAY 2 - Opportunity

May 30, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM

Composing for Live Events, Dance & Theatre

Explore the broad spectrum of music composition across many visual mediums

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DAY 2 - Opportunity

May 30, 2026 at 7:30:00 PM

Music Supervisors, Publishers & Sync Agents

Metadata, Discovery & Delivery

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DAY 2 - Opportunity

May 30, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM

BREAK

Take a break! Have some food, coffee, & conversation!

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DAY 2 - Opportunity

May 30, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM

CRAFTING POWERFUL REELS LAB

Workshop: Reels

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DAY 2 - Opportunity

May 31, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM

Theme Songs for TV

TV themes set the tone of a show. Explore how to make themes that make an impact

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DAY 2 - Opportunity

May 30, 2026 at 11:30:00 PM

Creating & Getting Into Music Libraries

Turning your music into a library that works for you

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DAY 2 - Opportunity

May 31, 2026 at 1:00:00 AM

Music for Video Games 2026

Video game music in 2026

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DAY 3 - Growth

May 31, 2026 at 4:30:00 PM

Technology & Optimizing Workflow

Teams, Assistants & Data Management

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DAY 3 - Growth

May 31, 2026 at 7:30:00 PM

Award Campaigns

The career benefits of awards and how to run an effective campaign

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DAY 3 - Growth

May 30, 2026 at 10:00:00 PM

Production Techniques for Sync, Trailers & Ads

Working on music with editors in mind. Production tricks to create stunning work

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DAY 3 - Growth

May 31, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM

BREAK

Take a break! Have some food, coffee, & conversation!

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DAY 3 - Growth

May 31, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM

ANALYZING SCORES LAB

Workshop: Score analysis

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DAY 3 - Growth

May 31, 2026 at 10:00:00 PM

Songwriting for Sync

Lyrics, Style, Covers

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DAY 3 - Growth

May 31, 2026 at 11:30:00 PM

Composing for Television 2026

Television music in 2026

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DAY 3 - Growth

June 1, 2026 at 1:00:00 AM

Creativity & Breaking the Rules 2026

Techniques & perspectives on creative innovation & individual voice

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PANELS

MUSICAL PERFORMANCES ON ALL THREE DAYS

String Quartet

DAY ONE

String quintet music from the incredible composers in our Night Temple community

Female Music Artist

DAY TWO

Special performances by composer/songwriter/artists

 

Bongos

DAY THREE

Party time!!

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