[Industry news] Hitoshi Sakimoto invites you to join him for Game Music Festival 2026

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The Game Music Foundation has released a special video message from composer Hitoshi Sakimoto inviting you to join him in London on 13th June for his 40th Anniversary Celebration Concert featuring the music of Final Fantasy Tactics, Final Fantasy XII, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim and more. Watch the new video on YouTube below and at the link here.

The Colors of Harmony will be the 40th anniversary of Hitoshi Sakimoto‘s work on soundtracks, which brought to life many enchanting worlds created by legendary Japanese studios Vanillaware and Square Enix. The composer will join us in person for this special evening, accompanied by the London Mozart Players orchestra and a host of talented soloists.

Music crafted by Basiscape under the direction of Hitoshi Sakimoto has always held a special place in the hearts of millions of gamers worldwide. The Colors of Harmony concert will feature beloved themes from Vanillaware titles such as 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim and Odin Sphere Leifthrasir, as well as Square Enix classics including Final Fantasy Tactics, Final Fantasy XII and Vagrant Story. Beyond the concert itself, there is an accompanying event planned with Hitoshi Sakimoto, the details of which will be revealed at a later stage.

To apply for a press ticket to Game Music Festival 2026, complete the form here.

The public ticket link for Hitoshi Sakimoto’s The Colors of Harmony Concert can be found here.