The Colors of Harmony: Hitoshi Sakimoto 40th Anniversary Celebration

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 and Final Fantasy XII. Beyond the concert itself, there is an accompanying event planned with Hitoshi Sakimoto, the details of which will be revealed at a later stage.

June 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Fairfield Halls, London

From £55

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Concert schedule

The Colors of Harmony: Hitoshi Sakimoto 40th Anniversary Celebration.

12:00 - 15:00

Final Fantasy Union Pub Quiz

VIP only

Band A tickets only

Fairfield Halls

This session is for VIP ticket holders only

VIP only

15:30 - 17:00

Masterclass with Hitoshi Sakimoto

VIP only

Band A tickets only

Fairfield Halls

This session is for VIP ticket holders only

VIP only

18:00 - 20:00

The Colors of Harmony - concert

Hitoshi Sakimoto 40th Anniversary Celebration

Fairfield Halls

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Artists & Performers

Hitoshi Sakimoto

Composer

Hitoshi Sakimoto is one of the most sought out composers in the video games industry. Best known for his work on Final Fantasy XII, and Final Fantasy Tactics, Sakimoto has so far worked on over 150 projects. Sakimoto is recognised as an industry pioneer, helping to shape the face of video gaming music.

London Mozart Players

Orchestra

Set up over 75 years ago, the mission of LMP has evolved into creating bold, ambitious and accessible musical experiences for all. They are proud to be at the forefront of embedding arts and culture into the life of communities across the UK and beyond.

Alex Moukala

Host | Composer

Composer obsessed with Final Fantasy who also makes game music analyses and arrangements. His music was featured on several Hollywood movie trailers and commercials for films such as Avengers: Endgame. Alex is also popular online for his video game music content like viral EDM remixes and orchestrations of video game soundtracks.

Ben Starr

Host | Voice actor

Ben Starr is best known for voicing Clive Rosfield in Final Fantasy XVI, which earned him the 2023 Golden Joystick Award for Best Lead Performer and nominations at both The Game Awards and BAFTA. He has also voiced main roles in numerous other video games, such as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Hades II.

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Venue details

Fairfield Halls

Park Ln, Croydon CR0 1JD

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The Colors of Harmony marks the world premiere of a unique symphonic celebration dedicated to the extraordinary 40-year career of composer Hitoshi Sakimoto, whose evocative soundtracks have brought to life the fantastical worlds crafted by renowned Japanese studios Vanillaware and Square Enix.

For this historic occasion, Maestro Sakimoto will honour the audience with his presence, joined by the illustrious London Mozart Players and an ensemble of acclaimed soloists.

Under Sakimoto’s visionary direction, Basiscape has created music that holds an enduring place in the hearts of millions of gamers worldwide. The Colours of Harmony will present this legacy in concert for the first time, featuring beloved themes from Vanillaware’s iconic titles — including 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim and Odin Sphere Leifthrasir – alongside timeless Square Enix masterpieces such as Final Fantasy Tactics and Final Fantasy XII.

Beyond the concert itself, Fairfield Halls will host a full day of attractions for fans of Sakimoto’s music. Together with Final Fantasy Union, we are organising a special Final Fantasy Pub Quiz hosted by Darryl from Final Fantasy Union and Ben Starr – an event like no other, celebrating beloved worlds and melodies in a social, entertaining setting. We plan to have quite a few special guests there to guide each party on their quest for victory.

Fans will also have the rare opportunity to attend an educational talk with Hitoshi Sakimoto, hosted by Alex Moukala. Educational events are a hallmark of the Game Music Festival, and participation in them is an essential part of the full GMF experience.

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This year, the top-priced tickets provide premium seating, as well as entry to an educational event accompanying the particular concert with the related special guests (details to be announced later).

Yes, we will have amazing guests this time as well. Visit the gamemusic.net main site for all the details; some guests may be revealed later on.

Same as at every GMF, we will prepare various workshops, panel discussions, and meetings with game audio professionals. The educational programme will take place in the venue or online, and the full schedule will be unveiled at a later stage.

Organizing online broadcasts is a complicated process which requires multiple additional licensing agreements, lots of extra work, and special resources. As of now, we do not yet know if we will be able to provide a live stream, but we will provide an update in case anything changes.

It’s not that easy, unfortunately. We cooperate only with top-class venues and performers, both of which tend to be booked many months (if not years) ahead. Nevertheless, in some cases a small number of tickets might become available again, e.g. when someone returns the already purchased ticket. Be sure to observe the ticketing system.

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