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Finneas to Keynote Guild of Music Supervisors’ 2026 State of Music in Media Conference
Finneas has been announced as the keynote speaker for the Guild of Music Supervisors' 12th annual State of Music in Media Conference. The two-time Oscar winner and 11-time Grammy winner will appear on 15 August at 10:30am at West Los Angeles College in Culver City, California, with his session moderated by writer Diallo Riddle, reflecting his growing profile in conversations about music's role in storytelling across film and television.
Finneas's keynote, titled "Inside the Importance of Music and Its Powerful Connection to Story", forms part of a wider programme featuring Emmy-nominated composers, songwriters and music supervisors, including panellists from shows such as The Pitt, Stranger Things, The Boys and Hacks. The conference, run by the nonprofit Guild founded in 2010, is open only to its members and friends, and will also offer sessions on music clearance and getting music placed with supervisors.
In short
- Finneas to keynote Guild of Music Supervisors' 2026 conference on 15 August
- Event held at West Los Angeles College, moderated by Diallo Riddle
- Conference features Emmy-nominated composers and music supervisors from major TV shows
Explained simply
Finneas is a two-time Oscar winner and 11-time Grammy award winner who has become a prominent voice in conversations about how music shapes storytelling in film and television. His work spans music production, songwriting and performance across media projects.
The Guild of Music Supervisors is a nonprofit professional organisation founded in 2010 that represents people working with music in film, television and other media. The guild hosts an annual conference where composers, songwriters and music supervisors gather to discuss the role of music in media production.
Music supervisors select and license music for productions, shaping how audiences experience films and television shows. The conference is a key industry gathering where professionals discuss trends, challenges and opportunities in their field.
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