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Here are the standout scores and performances that stole the show.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) brought the glamour of cinema and the power of music together on 22 February 2026 at London\u2019s Royal Festival Hall, celebrating the year\u2019s most memorable films and scores.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the heart of the BAFTAs\u2019 music celebration is the Best Original Music category, which honours composers whose work helped shape the emotional core of their films. In a year packed with exceptional scores, Ludwig G\u00f6ransson took home the award for his work on <em>Sinners<\/em>, another accolade for one of the industry\u2019s most respected composers. G\u00f6ransson\u2019s score stood out amid fierce competition from seasoned talents such as Alexandre Desplat (<em>Frankenstein<\/em>), Max Richter (<em>Hamnet<\/em>), Jonny Greenwood (<em>One Battle After Another<\/em>), and Jerskin Fendrix (<em>Bugonia<\/em>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another essential technical recognition for music at the BAFTAs was the Best Sound award, which went to <em>F1<\/em>. This category honours the immersive audio work that complements music and effects, helping viewers feel every moment of sound design and score in tandem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ceremony had also added musical excitement into the evening with a notable live segment, members of HUNTR\/X, the voices behind the global hit \u201cGolden\u201d from <em>KPop Demon Hunters<\/em>, delivered a performance on the BAFTA stage, marking the song\u2019s first appearance outside the United States. While <em>KPop Demon Hunters<\/em> itself was ineligible for awards due to distribution rules, the performance showed how film music and pop culture increasingly intersect at major industry events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, British singer Jessie Ware paid homage to cinema\u2019s musical legacy with a moving rendition of Barbra Streisand\u2019s classic \u201cThe Way We Were\u201d during the ceremony\u2019s In Memoriam segment, connecting the evening\u2019s present highlights with enduring musical history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The BAFTAs also drew a variety of musicians and music-adjacent celebrities on the red carpet, bringing extra star power to the event. While coverage of specific attendees varies, the presence of artists whose work has a strong musical following reflects the close ties between film and music communities. 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