- 2024-04-19
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MUSIC
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Grace Davies Releases Official Song “Illuminate” for Roma 2024 European Athletics Championships
British singer-songwriter Grace Davies released the official anthem “Illuminate” for the Roma 2024 European Athletics Championships on April 18, 2024.
The song will be on the European Athletics broadcast coverage from Roma 2024 distributed by the European Athletics Broadcast Partner the European Broadcasting Union , as well as the live stream on the European Athletics website and Eurovision Sport platform.
The track was written by Ben Lythe, Grace Davies, and Paul Whalley. Produced by Grace Davies and Paul Whalley.
She recorded at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London.
Also, the song is her first music in two years since the 2022 EP “It Wasn't Perfect, But We Tried”.
Grace Davies said of the song, “I was so flattered to have been approached to provide the official song for the European Athletics Championships, not only as an artist but also as a writer.”
She continued, “There is a huge amount of trust there and it is a real privilege to be granted such a massive opportunity. I feel very lucky and can’t wait to hear this song soundtrack such an inspiring event across Europe and beyond.”
She added, “It is a real privilege to be granted such a massive opportunity. I hope we have made something that is going to inspire the thousands of athletes competing, and narrate their experience through the good and the bad.”- The Roma 2024 European Athletics Championships will take place at the Stadio Olimpico in the Italian capital between June 7 and 12.
European Athletics President Dobromir Karamarinov said, “This is a beautiful song sung by a very special talent in Grace Davies, and it encapsulates the journey every athlete embarks upon. The power, passion and emotion in this song ignites the fire inside all of us and illuminates the love for our sport that everyone who wants to be part of this year's European Athletics Championships will have. We are very proud to have it as our official song for Roma 2024.”
European Athletics CEO Christian Milz added, “'Illuminate' will be heard around the world in the coming months, and it will be used as an integral part of our digital content before, during and after Roma 2024. I am sure it will capture all athletics fans' imaginations but also have an audience far beyond just those that love our sport.” -
EBU Sport Executive Director Glen Killane said, “With Europe's top tier athletes competing in Rome ahead of the Paris Games, this song will add an extra dimension to the EBU's coverage with content that is already poised to be among the most innovative and technologically superior productions ever seen at a major athletics championships.”
EuroRoma 2024 Foundation President Stefano Mei said, “It will be a magnificent addition to the atmosphere and ambiance that we will have during six days of spectacular athletics in our historic and iconic Olympic Stadium and Illuminate will add a new and exciting element during the build up to the event. It is a thrill to have this song as an integral part of these championships.” - source : Roma 2024
