Film Music at the Film Festival of Ghent 2009

75 what? Euros? What does that include?

Franz, I expect to see you there.

Well, I myself am not too eager to disturb the composers during their conversations; I've always found this a bit awkward. By the way, do any of you Belgian website guys actually have any pull on this? Or is it only that filmmuziek.be fellow? Would the organizers perhaps be persuaded into organizing a signing session à la Ubeda or Darkdel or so on the day of the WSA? I'm sure that would make many fans happy... (and in this way they could also undisturbedly go on organizing fancy filmmusic concerts for the bourgeoisie)

Thanks, Bregt, for the insights. Over the years I've become rather sceptical of the organization, among other things for the reasons you stated, though, as you, I keep coming back because the concert programmes are - overall, then - pretty good (apart from the sometimes dubious discoveries of the year that have wasted some precious concert time).
To briefly answer your question (not much time right now):
- have a more elaborate signing session, with the attending composers, too (not just the composers of the press conference); in other words, some kind of fan event. The main WSA event completely misses its target audience. (The sponsors aren't really interested, and the 'fans' or cinephiles get the feeling they're annoying flies on the wall.) They could set up something during the saturday to make the event more accessible; I don't mind paying 75 euros for an event, as long as it is worth it (if it wasn't for Desplat this year...). Also, don't rush the composers out of there after the concert, and let everyone have a drink in the same room, during the break as well as afterwards (last year was definitely an improvement; still, I couldn't get myself to playing the fanboy and disturbing James Newton Howard or David Arnold anyway. Not that this is a criticism on you guys, you were great I, too, do get the feeling the composers enjoy talking to their listeners for once.)
- The concert itself: they might reduce the talking and awarding. Last year especially was ridiculous. Also, why don't they get back Tommy Pearson (and Roel van Bambost) and do away with, well, I won't name anyone Oh, and they should stop awarding only the people who actually turn up (Though this has improved as well lately.)
- probably my number one for a few years now: turn off that damn ventilator! They can leave it on for the awards section, of course, but once the two main music parts start, please God, turn it off. I've been in all parts of the hall, and it has seriously annoyed me each time.

So that I don't sound too negative, I just wanted to say there have been some really great moments and events in the past. Comes to mind: the David Arnold seminar, the two rehearsals of the concert I've been to (why don't they let us attend this sort of thing again), the Goldsmith and Preisner concerts, that (first?) press conference where the fans got a Varèse promo, etc. Oh, and the greatest concert moment: the free reception with all kinds of delightful free food and drinks at the (first?) WSA edition - I think it was the Yared concert (not the recent one). They've never done that stuff again unfortunately - but hey, that was probably much too expensive for them (at least, it tasted expensively ). Still, that more than made up for all the technical fall-outs during the concert

it could be better, but it good be much much worse as well
I'm going because occasionally, you get in contact with very good NEW music and because ...

it gives you the chance to get a picture with the famous composers of today

And if that isn't a reason to join us Demitris, think of the possibilities to see Bregt drink Looza ACE
Now I expect you here this october

14 October: Concert at the Handelsbeurs, names to be announced later
15 October: Shigeru Umebayashi in Concert, at the Vooruit Ghent
17 October: World Soundtrack Awards, 9th Edition

you can stay at my place if you want to

I understand bud, it is not like you have to travel a couple of km eh
anyway, always welcome in the sunny side of Gent, if not we'll come to Greece one time

Brussels, our international airport. Also Charleroi (which Ryanair flies on, so you know what you can expect) is close. Brussels Airport has an easy train connection to Ghent (about 40minutes).


There's also an unconfirmed concert with Traffic Quintet (October 14th), and a seminary with Shigeru (I had hoped for Desplat though!).

Euhm. There are hostels, but hotels are rather expensive (starting from 40EUR a night).:
http://www.hostelworld.com/findabed.php … ry.Belgium

This one is quite close:
http://www.hihostels.com/dba/hostels-Ge … 005.en.htm

But in what a beautiful city you are! If I'd lived in Ghent, you obviously would be a welcome guest and have a stay at my place, but that's hopefully something for next year.

Is the Desplat concert in the 17th?

So, isn't Desplat performing with a regular orchestra then?

you can get a cheap place too, it's called My PLACE

I've got place for a couple of people, so if anyone wants to join, be my guest

don't know about the time frame, I guess the whole second part will be for Desplat (could be 30 minutes, could be an hour as well)

but it is always in parts, Desplat will be the final one
Anyway, come and join us, even for an hour, you can have a full day of fun with your fellow Belgian (and Greek) MT'ers

yes, indeed, it could be awesome, and you don't have to worry about spending money on hotels, once again I've got a bunk that's perfect for sleeping in, you'll just have to be okay to sleep next to each other

but I'll guess you'll don't have to worry anymore, after all James married now right