Singer/songwriter Lisa Loeb will keynote the Guild of Music Supervisors’ 10th annual State of Music in Media Conference, which will take place on Saturday, Aug. 17 at the West LA College campus in Culver City, Calif. People can also attend virtually, via a live stream on Zoom. The all-day conference encompasses the use of music in film, TV, video games, advertising and trailers.
Thirty years ago this month, Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories became the first artist to top the Billboard Hot 100 before being personally signed to a record label. She achieved the feat with her song “Stay (I Miss You),” which was heard in the film Reality Bites. It topped the chart for the first three weeks of August 1994.
Other speakers include director Doug Liman and music supervisors Julianne Jordan, Amanda Krieg Thomas, John Houlihan, Carolyn Owens, Steven Gizicki, Trygge Toven, Joel C. High, Thomas Golubić, Catherine Grieves and Burt Blackarach. In addition, Julia Michels, president of the Los Angeles chapter of the Recording Academy, and Qiana Conley Akinro, senior executive director of the L.A. chapter, will speak.
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Programming highlights include:
- Opening remarks from GMS president Lindsay Wolfington and GMS vp Heather Guibert
- Celebrating the 2024 Primetime Emmy nominees for outstanding music supervision
- AI: Challenges and Changes to the Industry and New Opportunities for Creatives
- A conversation with music supervisor Julianne Jordan & director Doug Liman
- Live listening session with music supervisors
- Art Meets Commerce: What Makes Trailer Music Supervision Different
- FALLOUT: From Game to Streaming Series
- From Coordinator to Supervisor: Navigating the Leap
GMS is offering a one-on-one networking session for aspiring music supervisors to meet GMS members working in the field of music supervision. This opportunity is open to aspiring music supervisors only. Conference attendance and pre-event sign-up are required.
GMS’ first-ever music supervisor listening session will feature music supervisors giving live feedback on five songs selected from Friend of the Guild (“FOG”) submissions. Participants can learn how top music supervisors in TV, film, video games, ads and trailers respond to tracks when considering them for placement.
A conference ticket purchase comes with a complimentary “Friend of the Guild” subscription, granting access to future events and networking opportunities. To learn more and buy tickets, visit the GMS Media Conference site.