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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Agenda

G.A.N.G. Demo Derby: Music

Jason Hayes  (Studio Art Director, Another Axiom Inc.)
Mason Lieberman  (Senior Composer/Music & Audio Director, Interleave Inc.)
Nadia Wheaton  (Music Supervisor, Independent)
Paul Lipson  (President, Arrival)
Maclaine Diemer  (Composer, First Name Maclaine, LLC)
Location: Room 2003, West Hall
Date: Thursday, March 12
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Pass Type: Festival Pass, Game Changer Pass - Get your pass now!
Audience Level: All
Track: Audio, Career
Format: Special Event
Vault Recording: Video
Audience Level: All

The G.A.N.G. Music Demo Derby is a longstanding tradition at GDC, and has been a cornerstone event for new and emerging composers. Attendees can submit 60 seconds of their best work for a detailed critique and feedback from a team of leading audio directors and professionals, and participate in an active discussion with fellow panelists and audience members. The Derby facilitates game audio practitioners of all levels and is suited for producers, composers, audio directors, and anyone interested in music for games and interactive entertainment.


Attendees can submit their demos using the following link: https://www.audiogang.org/demo-derby-submission/

Takeaway

Attendees will see first hand critique of others' (or their own!) demo reel by long-time professionals who routinely hire composers to work on their games.

Intended Audience

Anyone interested in applying feedback from other demo reels to their own work.