J.D. Tuminski

Summons Productions Announces Dual Bay Area Music Residencies for 2026 In a strategic expansion that reflects its rising influence in the independent music sector, Summons Productions, under the leadership of Chairman and CEO Drananda Summons, has secured two year-defining music residencies in the Bay Area—Berkeley and San Francisco—positioning the company for a landmark 2026. The Berkeley Residency, scheduled to launch January 2026, will serve as the flagship location for the Summons Productions performance series Summons Lounge. Designed as an incubator for independent musicians, vocalists, and cross-genre creators, Summons Lounge has rapidly become a proving ground for emerging artistry and an essential space for music discovery in Northern California. In May 2026, Summons Productions will extend its reach with a second Summons Lounge Residency in San Francisco, widening its platform for musicians seeking industry-level performance opportunities without the barriers often found in traditional venues. This dual-residency structure marks a significant evolution in the company’s music-driven programming, allowing Summons Productions to operate simultaneously in two of the Bay Area’s most competitive cultural markets. Both residencies are being established in partnership with North Beach Pizza Berkeley & San Francisco, whose venues have become hubs for live music, creative gatherings, and community-centered entertainment. Their collaboration with Summons Productions underscores a shared mission: to cultivate accessible performance spaces that elevate independent music while supporting the creative economy of the region. As Summons Productions enters 2026 with two anchored residencies, the company strengthens its position as a leading force in the Bay Area’s independent music landscape—bridging artists, audiences, and industry pathways through the ongoing evolution of Summons Lounge.

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Creators are becoming studios. Literally. #CreatorCamp ’s new 45,000 sq ft studio in #Austin is built for modern content teams, not legacy media. There’s no gatekeeping here. It’s optimized for volume. For short-form. For fast turnaround. For collabs. And it’s not just for video brands. Music creators are part of this too. Why does this matter? Because 40% of tenants are already working six days a week, cooking content across verticals. If you’re building tools for music-tech, think about where that music is actually being made, and who’s in the room. Real creation isn’t happening in isolation anymore. #musictech #dstro7 #content #creator #tiktok

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We need jobs to stay in Los Angeles. After 26 years working in the TV & Film industry, I’ve seen firsthand how many people depend on production happening right here in LA. This industry is so much bigger than what people see on the screen. Behind every production are thousands of hardworking professionals — crews working long hours, transportation teams keeping everything moving, vendors supplying essential services, and local businesses that rely on this work to support their employees and families. Over the years, I’ve built relationships across every part of this industry, and one thing has always stood out: this business runs on community. When productions leave Los Angeles, it doesn’t just impact studios — it impacts the crews, the vendors, the drivers, the small businesses, and the local economy that have supported this industry for generations. Los Angeles has the talent. Los Angeles has the infrastructure. Los Angeles has the experience. Now we need the jobs to stay here. Proud to stand with the incredible people who make this industry work every single day. 🎬 #StayInLA #FilmIndustry #ProductionCommunity #SupportLocal #EntertainmentIndustry #WomenInEntertainment

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L.A. sees 16% drop in film & TV shoot days compared to 2024 - new article: https://lnkd.in/gEDn6XFq - plus Los Angeles On-Location Production Down 16.1% In 2025, But California’s Revamped Tax Incentive Helps Fuel Small Growth In Q4 - new article: https://lnkd.in/gEDn6XFq - plus Why film productions are leaving Hollywood | Morning In America - new video: https://lnkd.in/gbr87r_W - Last year’s 19,694 shoot days was the lowest total since 2020, according to the nonprofit FilmLA, which tracks filming in the greater L.A. area - In 2024, that total was 23,480 shoot days - About 13% of the shoot days in the greater L.A. area in Q4 were the result of incentivized productions - Since the program expanded in July, 119 projects have been awarded - Since all approved projects have 180 days after receiving their incentive award to begin production, FilmLA says to expect more movement in the coming months - Cash infusions alone aren’t going to revive Los Angeles’ film & television industry - Local officials have been working to streamline some of the permitting processes, reduce fees, & make the area more accessible for productions

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