ÚBEDA 2010

Not yet. But there might be some interesting news in the near future regarding one of the issues that worry you the most (I´m talking non spanish people): transport. Let´s wait and see.

Oh don´t worry about the mail Ant, no rush

Ghent is! Next year is the 10th WSA, I expect a festivity year with concerts!

Good news, but not a top item on the programme I hope?

Is already something know about the "improved transport or way to get there"?

Marcel, any official link on these first news?

Wait and see But keep in mind that Giacchino and Doyle will be there again.


They are working on it and seems things are going well. Nothing official yet though.


The redesigned website in its english version will be up next week. The new web address is http://festival.bsospirit.com/

That would be great Pawel!

Getting the camera too

Well. You know more than us then.


Cool! I hope this is an issue that is 'solved'. Definitely an important reason to go or not.

I hope to know more details sooner than later.

When is the English version of the site going to launch? I hope I'm not missing out on getting decent seats for the concert.

Yes most likely. Fancy getting us seats right next to each other?

Is there news about the transportation? That was going to be changed.

It's a bitch getting there. Ubeda is in the middle of nowhere!

If a bus could take people from Madrid or Granada airport that would be a massive help.

That would make things a lot easier.

Here's their latest press release.

The Úbeda International Film Music Festival is delighted to announce the attendance of the celebrated author of ‘The Goonies’ and ‘The Milagro Beanfield War’.


The Úbeda International Film Music Festival is expanding its footprint on and recognition among the international film music community thanks to the participation of esteemed composer Dave Grusin; winner of an Oscar for his score to ‘The Milagro Beanfield War’ (1988).

Dave Grusin has expressed his interest in lending his talent for most the activities of the festival, including the symphonic concert which will feature a tribute to the now classic 1985 Steven Spielberg production ‘The Goonies’, currently marking its 25th anniversary. Likewise, Dave Grusin’s renowned piano skills will elevate this year’s guest’s recital in what promises to be one of the most exciting performances the festival has had in its history.

Dave Grusin’s attendance is a sign of the growing importance of the Úbeda Festival which, in its 6th edition to be held between 14 and 18 July, will see the likes of Nathan Barr and Patrick Doyle further joining the event along with recently Academy Award-nominee and this year’s festival Honorary President Michael Giacchino.


Dave Grusin: the reputed composer

Dave Grusin’s career (Littleton, Colorado, 1934) as a musician is extremely brilliant not only as a film composer, but also in his condition as a prominent jazz artist; a feature ostensibly visible in some of his most acclaimed film scores such as ‘Mulholland Falls’ (1996) or ‘The Firm’. Along these same lines his music for the film ‘The Fabulous Baker Boys’ (1989) clearly stands out: the same score that earned him a Grammy award.

In addition to winning an Oscar for ‘The Milagro Beanfield War’, Dave Grusin has been further nominated to the Academy Awards five more times for such a varied range of films like ‘Heaven Can Wait’ (1978), ‘The Champ’ (1979), ‘On Golden Pond’ (1981), ‘Havana’ (1990) and ‘The Firm’ (1993), alongside achieving a Best Song nomination for It Might be You, the main title theme for the film ‘Tootsie’ (1982).

Dave Grusin received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Colorado and the Berklee College of Music. His name is attached to a wide range of heterogeneous filmmakers, though it’s surely for his collaboration with director Sidney Pollack that Dave Grusin is best known. The two of them worked together on a total of 6 films including such popular classics as ‘The Yakuza’ (1974) or ‘Absence of Malice’ (1981).

It is the wish of the BSOSpirit Society and the Úbeda City Council, organisers of the Úbeda International Film Music Festival, to express their utmost gratitude to Dave Grusin for the interest he has shown in our event. The festival organizers promise to make sure to be an active part of ‘The Goonies’ 25th Anniversary Celebrations.