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Audley Harrison's debut single at the BFI to find out why the Olympic champ teamed up with The Samaritans for his first forray into music.
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The 2000 Olympic gold medallist, and now retired boxing champion Audley Harrison MBE released his debut single Never Ever Give Up on Friday July 29th at 7pm via social media.
The song was inspired by Audley’s own life events, when he faced adversity in his career and life.
Audley has teamed up with Samaritans, who do an amazing job supporting individuals overwhelmed with life. This initiative will help them continue their vital work throughout the Country.
The new single will have its worldwide premiere on Friday 29th July on all digital platforms, with the video also having its first screening the same day at a secret London location.
With cameo appearances from reality legend Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace, Towie’s Michael Hassini, champion boxer Colin McMillan, and Olympic skier Chemmy Alcott, Audley has entered the industry ready to take it by storm.
Recorded at the renowned Revolver Studios in Los Angeles, and produced by Mikal Blue (OneRepublic, Colbie Caillat, Jason Mraz) – the song represents a huge achievement for Audley, who has always waxed lyrical on the microphone.
Audley was a well-known MC in the House and Garage scene in the mid-1990s. The video was directed by MOBO winner Rick Frost.
“I’m ticking this off my bucket list by releasing this song and tying it into a good cause is perfect,” Audley said. “Samaritans do a great thing, helping thousands of people every day, so I hope this song inspires one and all, to overcome their struggles and truly Never Ever Give Up.”
The pre-order is now available on
ITunes.
About Samaritans
Samaritans’ vision is that fewer people die by suicide. Every 6 seconds someone contacts Samaritans and its 20,000 volunteers. Samaritans have 201 branches across the UK and Ireland, and they respond to more than 5.4 million calls for help a year.
Its emotional support services are available 24 hours a day, every single day of the year. It also works in partnership with schools, workplaces, prisons, community groups, the NHS and the emergency services to build emotional resilience and support those who may be at risk of taking their own life.
Anyone can contact Samaritans. Whatever you’re going through, call for free any time from any phone on 116 123 (this number will not appear on your phone bill), email jo@samaritans.org, or visit www.samaritans.org to find details of your nearest branch.
About Audley Harrison MBE
A true legend of British Olympic boxing and a name synonymous with boxing throughout the Country, Audley Harrison MBE first came to prominence when he claimed Olympic gold in the Super Heavyweight division at the 2000 Sydney Games. In winning the title, he became the first Briton to win an Olympic boxing gold in 32 years and the first to win gold in the Super Heavyweight division. Two years before, Audley had won Commonwealth Games Gold in the same weight division.
Audley was the founder of the Amateur Boxing Union of England, and played an instrumental role in securing the funding that’s in place today. As a result of Audley’s gold, boxing became a lottery-funded sport, with the World Class Performance plan responsible for the success at Beijing in 2008 and London in 2012.
Turning professional in 2001, he went on to win the World Boxing Federation title and became the European Champion by fighting not just his opponent, but also a torn pectoralis chest rupture. Since retiring from professional boxing, Audley has become a regular addition to some of the UK most popular television shows. With appearances on Strictly Come Dancing, Celebrity Big Brother and Celebrity Master-Chef
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