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Finneas to Keynote Music Supervisors Conference
21 Jul
Summary
- Finneas will deliver the keynote address at the Guild of Music Supervisors' 12th annual conference.
- The event will take place on Saturday, August 15, at West Los Angeles College.
- The conference programming includes panels on music supervision and clearance challenges.
The Guild of Music Supervisors will host Finneas as the keynote speaker for its 12th annual State of Music in Media Conference. This event is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, at West Los Angeles College in Culver City, California. Finneas, a distinguished two-time Oscar and 11-time Grammy winner, will present his keynote titled "Inside the Importance of Music and Its Powerful Connection to Story: A Conversation with Finneas O'Connell." Diallo Riddle, an Emmy-nominated writer, will moderate the discussion.
Jonathan Leahy, president of the Guild of Music Supervisors, expressed honor in welcoming Finneas, highlighting his career as an example of unique creative voices contributing to impactful work through collaboration. The conference programming is rich, featuring spotlight panels with 2026 Emmy-nominated professionals in music supervision, composition, and songwriting.
Attendees can also anticipate conversations on emerging landscapes for music supervisors, practical workshops on resolving music clearance issues, and insights into gaining visibility with music supervisors. The event is exclusively for Guild Members and Friends, with tickets available via the GMS Media Conference site. The Guild of Music Supervisors, founded in 2010, is dedicated to promoting the role of music supervisors across all media forms through various educational and networking initiatives.
