Sean Paul and Kes Unveil ‘Out of this World’, the Official Anthem for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the official anthem for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, ‘Out of this World’, performed by Grammy award-winning artist Sean Paul and Soca sensation Kes.
With the countdown to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 now at 30 days, the anthem’s release sets the stage for the most grandiose cricket carnival ever. The tournament will feature 20 international teams competing in 55 matches across the West Indies and USA from June 1-29.
The anthem, crafted by Michael “Tano” Montano, was introduced alongside its music video. The video boasts appearances from eight-time Olympic gold-medallist Usain Bolt, cricket legends Chris Gayle, Ali Khan, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, and other notable Caribbean personalities. The music video serves as a vibrant tribute to cricket, encapsulating the excitement and fervor that fans worldwide can anticipate at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup matches.
The anthem and its music video can be accessed here and are also available on digital streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, SoundCloud, JioSaavn, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, among others.
Fans are encouraged to join in the World Cup spirit by creating their own dance renditions of the “knock it out of this world” step, featured in the video.
Sean Paul, Grammy Award-winning artist, said:
“Music, like cricket, has the power to unify and celebrate. This song embodies positive energy and Caribbean pride, and I eagerly anticipate the cricket carnival and hearing everyone sing along to the anthem in stadiums across the West Indies and USA.”
Kes, Soca superstar, said:
“Cricket is a significant part of Caribbean culture, and I’m honored to have written and recorded the official anthem for the T20 World Cup. I extend my respect to the entire crew whose creative input inspired this anthem. The track encapsulates the vibrant culture and energy of cricket and serves as a unifying anthem for fans.”
Claire Furlong, ICC General Manager – Marketing and Communications, said:
“With just 30 days until the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup begins, the official anthem’s release sets the tone for a global celebration of cricket. We are thrilled to have globally recognized artists like Sean Paul and Kes create our official anthem, which will resonate across our stadiums, global broadcasts, and ICC digital platforms.”
Additional hospitality opportunities and tickets for all ICC Men’s T20 World Cup matches will be available from 10h00 Antigua Standard Time today. Fans are urged to secure their World Cup tickets to avoid disappointment. Visit tickets.t20worldcup.com for details or email [email protected].
Ticket box offices for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will also open across the West Indies today at Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago. Box office locations and operating hours are available here.