This Issue in Game Audio: Webinars, Community, and Opportunities
G.A.N.G. Scholars Program Application – Two Weeks Left to Submit
The G.A.N.G. Scholars Program provides a free pass to GameSoundCon for five selected full-time music, sound design or audio programming students who have a passion for interactive audio. In addition to the free pass, each winner will be paired with an industry professional as a mentor, and receive a $500 travel stipend.
Since the inception of the G.A.N.G. Scholars Program, G.A.N.G. has sent over 100 students to conferences such as GDC, GameSoundCon and Develop Brighton.
The application deadline is August 16th. Time is running out, don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!
Click here for more information about the program and application: https://www.audiogang.org/resources/scholars-program/
GRAMMY Submissions
G.A.N.G. is registered as a media company with the Recording Academy, which means we’re authorized to facilitate GRAMMY submissions on your behalf for the 69th GRAMMY Awards in the category of Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media.
If you released (or are releasing) an eligible game soundtrack album between August 31, 2025 and August 28, 2026, this is your chance to have your work considered, even if you’re not a member of the Recording Academy.
There is 1 more week of standard pricing. After that, pricing increases, with a final deadline of August 17th.
For G.A.N.G. to facilitate your submission, you must complete the facilitated submission form below by the listed dates:
— Standard Pricing ($95 + $15) July 21 – Aug 10, 11:59pm, Pacific Time
— Final Deadline Pricing ($125 + $15) August 11 – August 17, 11:59pm Pacific Time
Note: The submission fee above represents the cost to G.A.N.G. for making your submission, plus a $15 processing fee.
For detailed information on the submission process, please read here: https://www.audiogang.org/grammy-submission-instructions/
GameSoundCon
GameSoundCon is back October 20–21, 2026 in Burbank, CA — and it’s hybrid once again this year. Attend in person, or join online with real-time access to sessions, live text chat, and more. Either way, you’ll have access to recorded sessions for up to 12 months after the event.
Whether you’re a composer, sound designer, dialogue specialist, researcher, educator, or just someone keeping up with cutting-edge game audio and technology — from casual to AAA, indie to big studio — there’s something for you.
Members of G.A.N.G. perks:
- $75 off for the in-person registration
- 10% off Online-Only or Actor Pass registration
Find the event details here: https://www.gamesoundcon.com/
GDC Speaker Submissions Close Aug 7, 2026
You have until this Friday, August 7, to submit to speak at GDC.
Submission details can be found here: https://gdconf.com/call-for-submissions/
GDC Side Quest – A Sit-Down With The Indomitable Sam Béart
The Game Developer podcast spotlights the acclaimed voice actor, Sam Béart, behind Baldur’s Gate 3‘s Karlach. They discuss the role of performers in game development, collaboration between actors and developers, the importance of authentic performance in storytelling, and why giving actors a seat at the creative table leads to richer player experiences.
To read the article, click here: https://www.gamedeveloper.com/audio/gdc-side-quest-a-sit-down-with-the-indomitable-sam-beart
A Successful G.A.N.G. Hang with Game Audio LA!
We’re thrilled to say that the G.A.N.G. x Game Audio LA Hang was a success! Here are some pictures from the event, and we hope to see you in the future for more events coming soon:
Happy August! We’ll see you later this month with more exciting news. 🙂
Upcoming Game Audio Events
- August 26-30, 2026 Gamescom https://www.gamescom.global/en (Cologne, Germany)
- September 4-7, 2026 PAX West https://west.paxsite.com/en-us.html (Seattle, Washington)
- September 8-11, 2026 XDS External Development Summit (Vancouver, Canada)
- September 17-21, 2026 Tokyo Game Show – https://events.nikkeibp.co.jp/tgs/2026/en/exhibitor/ (Chiba, Japan)
- October 20-21, 2026 GameSoundCon – https://www.gamesoundcon.com/ (Burbank, CA & Online)