SoundTrack_Cologne 22 – Composing for video games

Official description:

https://www.soundtrackcologne.de/conference/video-games-composers/

Music has become a crucial narrative force in modern video games, shaping worlds, deepening emotional engagement, and bringing stories to life in ever more complex, interactive ways. At SoundTrack_Cologne 22, we spotlight the creative minds behind some of today’s most compelling game scores. This year, five panels and one masterclass will delve into the artistry, challenges, and innovations of renowned composers: BAFTA-nominated Olivier Derivière (A Plague Tale: Innocence & Requiem · Streets of Rage 4), Paul Wolinski (No Man’s Sky -with 65daysofstatic- · Wreckage Systems), Venus Theory (Avowed · Ground Branch), Ivor Novello Award-winning duo The Flight (Alien: Isolation · Assassin’s Creed Shadows) and Pieter Schlosser (Destiny 2 · Gears of War 2 & 3).

And as a special highlight, we’re also offering a concert of Games music by and with Paul Wolinski (See below for more details).

 

Wednesday 9 July 2025 · COMEDIA Theater, Probebühne

Moderator: Helge Borgarts

 

10:30 – 11:30

Olivier Derivière

A Plague Tale: Innocence & Requiem · Streets of Rage 4

Workshop – Discussion

 

12:00 – 13:00

Paul Wolinski

No Man’s Sky (with 65daysofstatic) · Wreckage Systems

Workshop – Discussion

 

14:30 – 15:30

Venus Theory

Avowed · Ground Branch

Workshop – Discussion

 

16:00 – 17:00

The Flight

Alien: Isolation · Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Workshop – Discussion

 

17:00 – 17:30

Olivier Derivière, Paul Wolinski, Venus Theory and The Flight

Games Roundtable with Helge Borgarts

 

674FM Konzertraum

19:00 – 20:30

Game Music Composer Concert with Paul Wolinski

Performance

 

Friday 11 July 2025 · COMEDIA Theater, Die Zwei

Moderator: Helge Borgarts

 

14:30 – 15:30 / 16:00 – 17:00

Pieter Schlosser

Destiny 2 · Gears of War 2 & 3

Masterclass (separate registration required)