Italian producer Meduza, American pop-rock pioneers OneRepublic and German pop icon Kim Petras will join forces to create the official UEFA EURO 2024 song, it was announced at the UEFA EURO 2024 Final Draw in Hamburg.
The tournament’s official music artists, OneRepublic, Meduza and Kim Petras, will unveil the eagerly anticipated track in the spring of 2024, which will become the heartbeat and soundtrack of the summer. This song, along with other musical elements such as the walk-off sound and TV sequences, will capture the shared spirit of football and music, reflecting the unity, passion and diversity at the heart of EURO 2024.
Meduza, the Italian DJ/producer superstars who have been nominated for a 2019 Grammy Award, say they are thrilled to be contributing to such a prestigious event: “It’s an honor to create a song that reflects the passion of EURO 2024 and resonates with our fellow football fans.”
OneRepublic, known for millions of record sales, billions of streams, chart-topping hits and a Grammy nomination, is one of the most successful bands of the 21st century. The band’s lead singer Ryan Tedder, winner of 3 Grammy Awards, said: “Growing up, American football and soccer were the sports I played the most from the age of five. Performing at the Closing Ceremony of EURO 2024 in Berlin is an incredible opportunity and honor for any artist, but for me personally it is truly exciting. The energy that comes with this sport is unlike anything else in the world. We can hardly wait”.
Kim Petras, the German pop sensation who reached incredible new heights with her worldwide chart-topping, Grammy-winning collaboration with Sam Smith in 2023, said: “In my home country of Germany, soccer has always been a big deal. I have so many fond memories of watching the games with my friends and family. Nothing could be a greater honor for me, and I’m so excited to be working with Meduza and OneRepublic to create the official
song for 2024!