Organised by Film Fest Gent, the WSA Film Music Days celebrates music composed for screen through several live performances. Annually, there are two symphonic concerts, including the prestigious World Soundtrack Awards Ceremony & Concert, a night lit up by awards and (film) music performed by Brussels Philharmonic.

Check the already announced programme of the 2024 WSA Film Music Days. Tickets for the concerts are already on sale.

2023 - Winners of the World Soundtrack Awards 2023© Jeroen Willems

World Soundtrack Awards Gala & Concert

Since establishing the World Soundtrack Academy, Film Fest Gent has presented the prestigious annual World Soundtrack Awards for film music. The winners are announced during the World Soundtrack Awards Gala and Concert. At the concert, Brussels Philharmonic, conducted by Maestro Dirk Brossé, performs a selection of music by the guests of honour and the recipient(s) of the Lifetime Achievement Award and the reigning Discovery of the Year winner.

Hollywood Nightmares, thematic concert FFG 2019© Johan Cre

Film Music Concert

Live music is a crucial part of Film Fest Gent's identity. That is why the festival organises concerts in which film music is allowed to be the protagonist. There's an annual thematic concert revolving around the work of one composer, country or subject.

VIDEODROOM, Koyaanisqatsi, FFG 2020

VIDEODROOM

VIDEODROOM is the annual musical date between Kunstencentrum VIERNULVIER and Film Fest Gent. It is a surprising cross-pollination between film and music that gives film classics a make-over. Featuring live music and performances, this bold initiative presents the film canon in a new, experimental light, offering a fresh perspective on the classics and in the process creating an unforgettable experience.