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Excitement builds for the 2026 Recording Industry Golf & Poker Tournament™ (RIGT) in Los Angeles, set for Monday, June 29, 2026
— Recording industry pros and prominent brands sign up as players, sponsors and volunteers for annual event, to be held at Sand Canyon Country Club —
— Event organizer Karen Dunn is accepting entries for participants and sponsors; register here —
Los Angeles, CA, April 1, 2026 — Excitement is building for the upcoming 2026 Recording Industry Golf & Poker Tournament™ (RIGT), taking place Monday, June 29, 2026, at Sand Canyon Country Club in Santa Clarita, CA, with the shotgun start at 12:00 noon PDT and the Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournament beginning at 2:00 p.m. Now in its 11th year, the RIGT is once again being organized by veteran event producer Karen Dunn of KMD Productions, LLC.
Since 2015, the RIGT has served as a fun retreat for L.A. recording industry veterans, but the past few years have also been attracting plenty of audio students and younger, emerging members of the community. This year’s event features a $10k hole-in-one prize, a $5000 putting contest, $1,000,000 shot opportunity, fun photo/social media content opportunities, and the “Infamous Traveling Tequila Carts.” New this year, acclaimed mastering engineer Michael Romanowski joins as Morning Emcee. The Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournament – always a popular highlight of the day’s festivities returns with a dedicated clinic to help players sharpen their skills before the competition begins.
Those unacquainted with or unskilled at golf shouldn’t worry: plenty of the day’s participants will be there just for the community, and no one will judge those with beginner golf skills. Dunn remarks, “You would like to play golf, but don't know how? We can give you enough basic knowledge to keep up with the others in your foursome. Just come play! Or you don’t have a foursome? We can match you up with other players. It’s an opportunity to meet new people, make friends and network.”
Rachel Stilwell, music/audio/IP attorney, originally attended as a novice golfer. Now three years later, she has a new hobby and has been back every year. “I played golf for the first time at this event. Total newbie! I was welcomed with open arms. Whew. Now I’m learning how to play golf and am surrounded by good friends!”
Still, many attendees may choose to participate only in poker. A poker clinic will review the rules and basic strategy, prepping everyone for the tournament with prizes and lots of poker fun. Acclaimed artist/producer Uhlone, Poker Tournament Honorary Chair + Sponsor of the Poker Tournament, notes, “The Recording Industry Golf and Poker Tournament isn’t just about the cards—it’s about community! In an industry built on collaboration, this event brings together artists, engineers, and creatives in a space where connections are made, stories are shared, and friendships are forged. Whether you’re all-in or just here for the conversation, it’s a day that reminds us why the audio world is one of the most tight-knit and supportive industries out there!”
Gavin Lurssen, Golf Tournament Honorary Co-Chair, remarks, “Get out of your chair, replace your studio glow with a suntan and come and join your like-minded colleagues for a day of fun and shop talk, poker or golf, and everybody wins!”
A growing list of sponsors includes AKG, Custom House at Guitar Center, Ultimate Ears, JBL, Lonely Feather Studios, Advanced Systems Group (ASG), Lurssen Mastering, Clyne Media and studioexpresso. A limited number of sponsorships are still available.
Registration is now open for both golfers and/or poker players. Golfers may register as foursomes, as pairs or singles (who will be matched up into foursomes). A special reduced rate is also available for students.
Visit https://birdease.com/2026RIGT for more information, or call Karen Dunn at 925-708-0307.
About KMD Productions, LLC
KMD Productions LLC is a full-service event production company, delivering events across the U.S. With 16 years of experience, KMD Productions can handle all the details of your fundraiser, corporate function or trade show event. Whether launching a new product, supporting a meaningful cause, or building better brand recognition, KMD Productions partners with clients to bring their vision to life and achieve their goals.
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Photo Caption 1: Participants from last year’s 2025 Recording Industry Golf Tournament.Photo File 2: RIGT_roundlogo2026.JPG
Photo Caption 2: 2026 RIGT logo
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