The Durango Songwriters Expo is built upon the foundational belief that great talent deserves access to great opportunity. This mission is made possible by the unwavering commitment of our generous sponsors.
Their support is the key component that allows us to maintain accessible registration fees while delivering the highest quality panels, mentorship, and networking experiences in the industry. Simply put, our sponsors are champions of emerging talent who directly fuel professional careers.
We are grateful for the continued support from Broadcast Music, Inc., the largest performance rights organization in the United States.
ArtististMax provides artist development services and workshops dedicated to helping artists succeed in the music industry. Providing tools, mentorship, and the artist development experience you need to move your entertainment career forward.
Marshmellow Skies Recording Studio offers professional production, recording and development services for musicians and content creators alike. Our state-of-the-art Immersive Audio Mix Room and Theater Screening Room provide an immersive experience for all music and film lovers.
Great Minds Sync Alike is a micro sync label specializing in music licensing for film, TV, advertising, and other media. GMSA was founded by award-winning songwriter and A&R Executive, Nitanee Paris, who wanted to create a space for people to collaborate and share their passion for music.
For over three decades, PEN Music Group, Inc. (with offices/studios in LA, NYC and Nashville) has stood apart as a leading independent music publisher built by creators for creators - pairing worldwide administration expertise, synch licensing capabilities, and the digital savvy to maximize every revenue stream with the hands-on, family-style service that keeps songwriters, composers, and artists at the center of the business.
Sho-Bud Music and Sho-Bud Records are the publishing and label divisions of Sho-Bud, the world-renowned pedal steel guitar company, representing a library with an emphasis on emotive tones and slide-related music, from country to pop to metal to cinematic to children’s and more.
CorBridge Solutions is a nationally expanding staffing and recruiting firm specializing in Accounting & Finance, HR, Administrative, and Executive Search placements; uniquely, Senior Executive Recruiting Partner (and singer-songwriter @sarahchristinemplsmusic) Sarah Christine reinvests a portion of placement fees into the independent music community through album funding, sync collaborations, studio time, and more.
Many thanks to Mana Music & Media for sponsoring the showcases and panels for our Ventura Durango Songwriters Expo 2026. They have recently created a new music business course "The Elephant in the Music Business" - check it out on the "Education" tab of their website.
Goldengate Media is a proud sponsor of the Durango Songwriters Expo community. We are a collective of creatives with a mutual passion for song and story. We believe that great music transcends barriers, so we represent records from around the world (in many languages) for media use globally.
Based in Pismo Beach, CA, Ever Well Health provides comprehensive primary and senior care for patients with mental health conditions.
Sync Secrets provides online and in-person workshops that teach musicians how to navigate music licensing and grow a successful sync business, led by music supervisor Ashley Neumeister.
Inside Pitch Club is the new way to pitch your songs. With a dedicated song plugging staff and built-in opportunities for inside cuts, songwriters are getting breakthroughs while keeping their hard-earned rights.
In a world full of metrics and data, Tetrimuse helps musicians build a career rooted in community, not just attention. Through a process of brand strategy and design, Tetrimuse helps musicians better align with their potential 'true fans.'
