World Soundtrack Awards 2025 – Debbie Wiseman

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Film Fest Gent is proud to welcome British composer Debbie Wiseman, one of the most prolific film and television composers of her time, as guest of honor of the 25th edition of the World Soundtrack Awards. Wiseman’s work can be heard in staples of British cinema such as Tom & Viv, To Olivia and Wilde, and also in British television series like Wolf Hall, Father Brown and Judge John Deed. Wiseman is also known for her regular collaborations with British directors Peter Kosminsky, John Hay, Brian Gilbert, Simon Hunter and the late Lewis Gilbert. Her work has been recognized with wins and nominations at the Grammys and the Ivor Novello Awards. Wiseman has been Composer in Residence at the UK’s number 1 classical music station Classic FM since 2015.

The festival is delighted to announce Debbie Wiseman as guest of honour at the World Soundtrack Awards Ceremony & Concert on Wednesday 15 October 2025, in Muziekcentrum de Bijloke. The Brussels Philharmonic, conducted by maestro Dirk Brossé, will play a selection of works by Debbie Wiseman during the presentation of the film music awards. Film Fest Gent will also proudly present Debbie Wiseman: Music for Film and Television, the film festival’s 2025 album with all-new studio recordings of selected scores by Debbie Wiseman.

On her invitation to be guest of honour, Debbie Wiseman says: “I am thrilled to have been invited to the 25th World Soundtrack Awards as guest of honour, following in the footsteps of a long list of illustrious and celebrated names. It’s a true privilege to be sharing music with fellow composers, songwriters, industry professionals and film music fans. I’m excited to have concert suites of my scores performed – some for the very first time – by the esteemed Brussels Philharmonic under the expert guidance of Maestro Dirk Brossé in this beautiful setting.”