WSA Film Music Days in Ghent Puts AI at Center of Composer Debate
The European Composer and Songwriter Alliance received the WSA Industry Award at the October 8–10, 2026 event, where generative AI dominated industry talks.
The WSA Film Music Days was held in Ghent, Belgium, from October 8 to 10, 2026, drawing the film music industry for three days of talks, roundtables and mixers, according to Variety. The impact of generative AI on composers was a central topic of the event.
The European Composer and Songwriter Alliance received this year's WSA Industry Award and hosted a roundtable at the event. ECSA president Helienne Lindvall said the alliance is pushing the EU's AI Act around three demands: authorization, remuneration and transparency.
During a World Soundtrack Awards industry panel, composer Simon Franglen discussed his work on Avatar: Fire and Ash. Composer Martin Phipps and agency head Darrell Alexander were among the panelists discussing entry points for new composers.
Union Gap Cited as Context
Composers in the U.S. and U.K. face legal barriers to unionizing and collective bargaining, a gap ECSA helps fill. According to the organization, it represents more than 30,000 composers and songwriters across 57 member organizations.
Quick answers
When and where did the WSA Film Music Days take place?
The event ran from October 8 to 10, 2026, in Ghent, Belgium.
Who received the WSA Industry Award?
The European Composer and Songwriter Alliance received this year's WSA Industry Award.
What did ECSA push for regarding AI?
ECSA president Helienne Lindvall said the alliance is pushing the EU's AI Act around three demands: authorization, remuneration and transparency.