World Soundtrack Award – Public Choice

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The Public Choice Award for the Best Score of the Year is an award by the World Soundtrack Academy. Each year, the general public votes for the nominees and the award is presented at the annual World Soundtrack Awards. [1]

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History

The category has existed since 2001. [2]

In 2016, the International Film Music Critics Association partnered with WSA in choosing the shortlist of nominees, selecting 30 scores representing the most outstanding works. [3] The five nominees receiving the most votes became the final candidates for the award, with the winner announced at the awards gala. [4]

Winners

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References

  1. "Second wave of nominees! #WSAwards". World Soundtrack Awards. World Soundtrack Academy. September 14, 2016. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
  2. "Awards – Public Choice Award". World Soundtrack Awards. World Soundtrack Academy . Retrieved September 28, 2016.
  3. "IFMCA, World Soundtrack Awards, collaborate on 2016 WSA Public Choice Award". International Film Music Critics Association . July 1, 2016. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
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