Universal names eight composers for 2026-2028 initiative

Universal has named Annah Tencic, Marcus Norris, Logan Nelson, Katya Richardson, Kristen Personius, Forrest Gray, Claudio Olachea and Jeremy Earnest for its 2026-2028 Composers Initiative, Variety reported on 12 October 2026. The two-year programme, run by Universal Talent Development with Universal Film Music, provides access to the studio process, Variety reported.