- 2024-07-12
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MUSIC
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Jessica Mauboy Releases Australia's Olympic Team Song “Higher”
Australian singer-songwriter Jessica Mauboy officially released the Australian team song “Higher” for the 2024 Paris Olympics on July 11, 2024.
Jessica Mauboy will perform the song at the launch of the Australian Olympic Committee's Flag Bearer Ceremony, held at the French Mint (Accueil Monnaie de Paris) on July 24, 2024.
The track was written by Shannon Buch and Stephen Mowat. Produced by Stephen Charles and will hyde.
Jessica Mauboy said of the song, “It's an absolute honour to lend my voice in support of our incredible Aussie athletes. 'Higher' captures the spirit and energy of our amazing team, and I know I speak for all Aussies when I say we are thrilled to celebrate their dedication, passion, and the pride they bring to us all.”- Chair of the Australian Olympic Committee and four-time Olympian Cate Campbell added, “Lyrically it speaks to the reality of an Olympian's path to the Games and melodically, it's a killer track. It's uplifting and a great chorus – I can just see our Olympic athletes in Paris belting this out, some better than others.”
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Jessica Mauboy shared on social media, “I am absolutely honoured that I will be lending my voice in support of our incredible Aussie athletes at this year's The Olympic Games. I wanted this song to capture the unwavering spirit and energy of our team, and I know I speak for all of us when I say that we are so thrilled to to celebrate their dedication, passion, and the pride that they bring us.” - source : Apple Music
