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Renowned film composer Trevor Jones will be honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 26th World Soundtrack Awards Ceremony & Concert, the closing event of Film Fest Gent’s WSA Film Music Days 2026 (8-10 Oct).

The annual musical dream date between Film Fest Gent and VIERNULVIER kicks off with harpist Mary Lattimore on Thursday, October 8. With a brand new score for Kelly Reichardt's Old Joy, the concert promises to be just as special as the 2006 classic itself. This concert is part of the 2026 WSA Film Music Days (October 8 - October 10).

Which score elevated your gaming experience the past year? Let's hear! Vote for the WSA Game Music Award 2025. The winner and the successor of Brandon Boone's score for Slay the Princess will be revealed during the World Soundtrack Awards Ceremony & Concert on 15 October 2025.

Film Fest Gent is proud to announce the three finalists of the 2026 WSA Film Music Composition Contest: Yeakun Yoo (South Korea), Lidia Pozo Pérez (Spain) and Xabier Doural García (Spain) have been selected for their original symphonic scores for an excerpt from Ryan Murphy & Evan Romansky's TV show Ratched (2020). The winner of the World Soundtrack Award for Best Original Composition by a Young Composer Powered by Vienna Synchron Stage will be announced during the World Soundtrack Awards Ceremony & Concert on 10 October 2026.

The nominees for the 26th edition of the World Soundtrack Awards have been announced, once again highlighting the incredible scores and songs composed for film and television over the past year. On 10 October, the winners will be announced at the annual WSA Ceremony & Concert during Film Fest Gent.

Film Fest Gent proudly presents Philip Glass: Music for Film, featuring comprehensive highlights from the renowned composer’s career in cinema, performed by the Brussels Philharmonic conducted by Dirk Brossé. While there have been countless performances, recordings and releases of Glass’s works, this is the first time that an entire album is devoted to new studio recordings of his original film scores, including several scores that have never been recorded before.

Ever wondered where your favourite artists find their (musical) inspiration? With Wednesday Waves, we give you a glimpse of the music composers, directors, musicians, artists, ... listen to. Every two weeks, Film Fest Gent and the World Soundtrack Awards publish a new Spotify playlist, curated by an artist.