Rolls-Royce plc, the world-leading provider of power systems and services, and Radio 2 have narrowed the search to find the Rugby Anthem for the 2006 Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens Tournament.
Sixteen songs went head-to-head in a competition on Radio 2 this week, leading up to today’s Sevens, in which Rolls-Royce is a leading and founding sponsor.
“The eight songs with the most SMS votes from listeners have gone through to the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens Rocking with Rolls-Royce competition on the main pitch to find the ultimate Dubai Rugby Sevens Anthem,” explains John Phillips, General Manager, Rolls-Royce.”
Every morning and afternoon, Radio presenters gave listeners two tunes from a list of popular rugby songs, to choose between.
“Listeners texted their preference and now the winning song from each ‘knock-out’ will be used in the Rocking With Rolls-Royce on-site competition at the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens on Finals Day,” said Radio 2 Geoff Price, who will be broadcasting live from the ground on 2 December.
The winning tunes are:
Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline
BodyRockers – I like the way you move
Tom Jones – Delilah
ACDC – You Shook me All Night Long
The Troggs – Wild Thing
Queen – We Will Rock You
DJ Otzi - Hey Baby
Piper Perabo (Coyote Ugly OST) – One Way or Another
“Each knockout had a winner resulting in eight people receiving Rolls-Royce goodie bag including a much sought season ticket, Rolls-Royce official rugby shirt,” adds Price.
Rolls-Royce’s sponsorship of the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens tournament is a further demonstration its commitment to the United Arab Emirates through support for major sporting events as well as educational programmes.
Rolls-Royce has major customers in the region for all its global sectors – civil aerospace, defence aerospace, marine and energy – and is playing its part in providing power for today and in the future.
