
The Night Temple
MUSIC IN VISUAL MEDIA
CONFERENCE
2026
LOS ANGELES
The Night Temple Hollywood
950 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles 90038


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!
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Composing and songwriting for various mediums in 2026
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Finding opportunities & industry niches
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How to get your songs in film, TV, ads, trailers & video games
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How to be ahead of the game with laws, rights & technologies in 2026
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Expert tips from the top people in the field
IN PERSON & ONLINE TICKETS
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ONE DAY TICKETS
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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?

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

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

DAY 1 - Creativity
May 29, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM
BREAK
Take a break! Have some food, coffee, & conversation!

DAY 1 - Creativity
May 29, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM
SONGWRITING LAB
Workshop: Songwriting

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?

DAY 1 - Creativity
May 29, 2026 at 10:00:00 PM
Writing for Musicals
Explore the musical & lyrical world of writing for musicals

DAY 1 - Creativity
May 30, 2026 at 1:00:00 AM
Orchestration Techniques
Writing for orchestras & small ensembles.

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?

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

DAY 2 - Opportunity
May 30, 2026 at 7:30:00 PM
Music Supervisors, Publishers & Sync Agents
Metadata, Discovery & Delivery

DAY 2 - Opportunity
May 30, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM
BREAK
Take a break! Have some food, coffee, & conversation!

DAY 2 - Opportunity
May 30, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM
CRAFTING POWERFUL REELS LAB
Workshop: Reels

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

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

DAY 2 - Opportunity
May 31, 2026 at 1:00:00 AM
Music for Video Games 2026
Video game music in 2026

DAY 3 - Growth
May 31, 2026 at 4:30:00 PM
Technology & Optimizing Workflow
Teams, Assistants & Data Management

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

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

DAY 3 - Growth
May 31, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM
BREAK
Take a break! Have some food, coffee, & conversation!

DAY 3 - Growth
May 31, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM
ANALYZING SCORES LAB
Workshop: Score analysis

DAY 3 - Growth
May 31, 2026 at 10:00:00 PM
Songwriting for Sync
Lyrics, Style, Covers

DAY 3 - Growth
May 31, 2026 at 11:30:00 PM
Composing for Television 2026
Television music in 2026

DAY 3 - Growth
June 1, 2026 at 1:00:00 AM
Creativity & Breaking the Rules 2026
Techniques & perspectives on creative innovation & individual voice

PANELS
MUSICAL PERFORMANCES ON ALL THREE DAYS

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

DAY TWO
Special performances by composer/songwriter/artists

DAY THREE
Party time!!





























