For years, the massive, high-octane orchestral arrangements powering major video game trailers and Hollywood blockbusters have largely existed within digital streams and gaming headsets. Swiss concert producer Helvepic aims to bring those heavy brass sweeps and choir hits into physical concert halls with Epic Montreux, an international event series dedicated to epic cinematic music. Set to take place on March 5 and 6, 2027, at the Auditorium Stravinski in Montreux, Switzerland, the inaugural festival targets a rapidly growing worldwide audience for game and film scores.
The headline act marks a major milestone for modern trailer composition: the first-ever full live concert performance by German epic music collective 2WEI. Known globally for their dramatic reimagining of classic tracks and original compositions featured in top gaming franchises and blockbuster campaigns, 2WEI will be joined on stage by featured vocalist Edda Hayes and the Tale of Fantasy Choir and Orchestra. Ticket sales officially open on October 1, 2026, with an early bird purchase window open through October 18, 2026.
Bringing Cinematic Soundtracks to the Live Stage
While symphonic gaming concerts have gained momentum over the last decade, Epic Montreux focuses specifically on the trailer and modern cinematic genre. Helvepic, the production house behind the touring anniversary series World of Warcraft: 20 Years of Music, is partnering with La Saison Culturelle de Montreux to execute a heavy-duty stage design. More than 200 singers and instrumentalists will perform across full symphonic orchestra, choir, and solo vocal arrangements, accompanied by visual production crafted specifically for the Auditorium Stravinski stage.
The 2027 performance also coincides with the tenth anniversary of the Tale of Fantasy Choir and Orchestra, making the dual-night concert both a milestone celebration for the ensemble and a formal debut for 2WEI as a live touring act. The production promises to recreate the sonic weight of high-budget film scoring through acoustic arrangements rather than relying primarily on pre-recorded backing tracks.
A Direct Pipeline for Emerging Film and Game Composers
Beyond the primary concert showcase, Helvepic is introducing an international composition competition intended to discover new talent in cinematic and video game scoring. Applications for the contest open on September 16, 2026, and run until November 8, 2026. Three finalists will receive trips to Montreux, where their submitted compositions will be performed live by the full 200-member orchestra and choir in front of the festival audience.
The judging panel carries notable industry weight. Three-time Emmy winner Russell Brower, currently serving as audio and music director at CD Projekt Red, will act as the competition's inaugural patron and judge. The jury panel also features content creator and composer Alex Moukala, composers Bernard Duc and Cedric Baravaglio, and conductor Ludwig Wicki. The competition offers a rare physical showcase for composers who typically work entirely within digital audio workstations.
Masterclasses, Event Details, and Montreux's Musical Heritage
Each main concert performance carries a runtime of approximately two hours and 15 minutes, which includes a 20-minute intermission. Beyond the evening concerts, Epic Montreux will host a broader daytime daytime program featuring composer masterclasses, panel discussions on audio production, artist meet-and-greets, and professional networking sessions focused on film and interactive media scoring.
Choosing Montreux provides historical context for the new genre festival. Designated a UNESCO City of Music in 2023 and long celebrated as the home of the Montreux Jazz Festival, the Swiss city offers a high-end venue setup through the 2m2c convention infrastructure. Official ticket pricing tiers and VIP package details will be announced closer to the October 1, 2026 ticket launch.
