Patrick Avard, CEO of Level 77 Music, has been recognized by Georgia Entertainment as one of the 200 most influential figures in the creative industry for 2024. His company specializes in sync licensing, original compositions, and production music.

“I’m honored to be on the list and to represent our young company in its work in the industry alongside established entertainment companies, legislators, industry leaders, and creative visionaries,” said Avard. “I was born and raised in Georgia, and it’s a very special place to me. So it’s extremely cool to be part of growing and expanding an entire global industry right from where I live.”

The summer/fall 2024 issue of The Creative Economy Journal, featuring the top 200 list, was released in June during an event at Cinelease Studios – Three Ring, located in Covington, Georgia.

As the leader of Level 77 Music, Patrick Avard has secured projects working for media giants ABC, CBS, NBC, ESPN, Fox Sports, Netflix, Showtime, and Hulu. Additionally, Avard founded a companion company, New Level Music, that specializes in cheerleading music. 

In just three years, Patrick Avard and his team at Level 77 Music have achieved significant industry recognition, winning two prestigious Mark Awards from the Production Music Association in Los Angeles and receiving four nominations from the UK’s Production Music Awards. 

Furthermore, Level 77 Music is partnered with the Georgia Production Partnership (GPP), the Production Music Association (PMA), and the International Production Music Group (IPMG).

“We are so proud of Patrick, and the creative muscle and might his team has added to Georgia’s continually growing creative economy,” added Randy Davidson, founder of Georgia Entertainment. “His dedicated involvement and leadership sealed his inclusion in our exclusive list.”