Through the World Soundtrack Discovery of the Year Award, the World Soundtrack Academy aims to reward talented upcoming composers and encourage them to develop their own personal style.
World Soundtrack Awards
World Soundtrack Awards
World premiere Carter Burwell in concert - Tickets on sale now!
Film Fest Gent welcomes Carter Burwell as central guest at the 18th World Soundtrack Awards. Never before has music of the globally acclaimed composer, especially known through his collaboration with the Coen Brothers, been performed live.
World Soundtrack Awards
Throwback to some amazing performances - Save the date: 18th edition!
The 17th edition was marvelous thanks to our amazing guests Terence Blanchard, David Shire and Joe Kraemer and our fantastic orchestra Brussels Philharmonic conducted by Maestro Dirk Brossé. We are already looking forward to the 18th edition of the World Soundtrack Awards on Wednesday 17 October 2018!
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Aftermovie: this was the 17th edition of the World Soundtrack Awards
Enjoy our wonderful aftermovie of the most amazing concert of the year! Thanks to our guests Joe Kraemer, Terence Blanchard, David Shire and many more.
World Soundtrack Awards
Jóhann Jóhannsson and Rupert Gregson-Williams main winners at World Soundtrack Awards, David Shire receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Yesterday, the 17th World Soundtrack Awards were awarded in Ghent. Jóhann Jóhannsson and Rupert Gregson-Williams won Best Film Composer of the Year and Best Television Composer of the Year respectively, while David Shire received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his entire career. Guest of honour during the concert following the awards ceremony was jazz composer Terence Blanchard.
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Symphonic Jazz in Film Concert - SOLD OUT
All tickets for the Symphonic Jazz in Film Concert are SOLD OUT. Luckily, there are still tickets available for the WSA Gala & Concert!
World Soundtrack Awards
WSA Gala & Concert: VIP + Afterparty
A gala with no after party is like a pub with no beer. A gala without VIPs is like a playground without children. So go and have fun at our gala as a VIP and enjoy the after party as well!