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
SPONSORED BY
NIGHTLY PERFORMANCES
MAY 29-8:30PM
16 PIECE ORCHESTRA
12 PERSON CHOIR
Dave Porter
Max Aruj
Dara Taylor
Jim Dooley
Ariel Marx
Mac Quayle
Nick Soole
David Schwartz, Lucy Schwartz, Mary Steenburgen, Troy Verges
Siddhartha Khosla
Benjamin Wallfisch
Carisa & Andrew
MAY 30- 8:30PM
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES BY COMPOSERS
& SONGWRITERS
Bryce Jacobs
Becca Schack
Pete Kicks - Satellite Sky
Geneviève Gros-Louis
Jeff Toyne
Catherine Joy & Adrienne Duncan
Luis Vargas
Nikhil Koparkar
Ayda Akbal
o2x
David Bertok
Meghan Rose Scott
Craig Wedren
Night Tongue
MAY 31 - 8:30PM
BAMBAATA
BAMBAATA is a highly dynamic artist and multi-instrumentalist blending reggae, soul, psychedelic rock, hip-hop, dub, and alternative R&B into a distinct guitar-driven sound. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Bambaata is the first grandchild of Bob and Rita Marley and the eldest son of Ziggy Marley. Raised between Kingston, Miami, and Los Angeles, he carries forward a globally recognized musical lineage while building a sound uniquely his own.
A self-described “one-person song machine,” Bambaata writes, produces, records, and performs his own music — incorporating live guitar, bass, keys, percussion, and MPC production into emotionally immersive performances. His live show merges live instrumentation, cinematic atmosphere, and contemporary alternative music influences into an energetic festival-ready experience.
PANELISTS
PANELS
IN PERSON & ONLINE TICKETS
AVAILABLE NOW
IN PERSON FULL 3 DAYS $320
ONLINE TICKETS $120
ONE DAY TICKET $120
PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS
ONE DAY TICKETS
AVAILABLE NOW
FREE GIFTS WITH ALL TICKETS
ANNOUNCED & DELIVERED ON MAY 29
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
