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The first wave of nominees for the 25th anniversary edition of the World Soundtrack Awards has been announced, once again highlighting the incredible scores and songs composed for film and television over the past year. Ariel Marx and Daniel Blumberg showcase a new generation of talent while icons such as Elton John, Alberto Iglesias, and John Powell feature as established voices. Volker Bertelmann takes centre stage again, receiving not one but two nominations. On 15 October, the winners will be announced at the annual WSA Ceremony & Concert during Film Fest Gent.

Last year’s winner of the Film Composer and Discovery of the Year Awards, Jerskin Fendrix, will attend the 25th World Soundtrack Awards Ceremony & Concert on 15 October. Music from his acclaimed score for Poor Things will be performed live by Brussels Philharmonic under the baton of maestro Dirk Brossé.

Film Fest Gent celebrates the 25th anniversary of the World Soundtrack Awards with a triple album release: a new Debbie Wiseman tribute, an expanded reissue of Craig Armstrong: Music for Film, and a vinyl box set spanning 25 years of WSA highlights. The music is performed by the Brussels Philharmonic and conducted by maestro and Film Fest Gent music director Dirk Brossé.