FA Cup: New anthem commissioned for men's and women's tournaments

The Football Association (FA) has commissioned a new anthem for the men's and women's FA Cup tournaments, with music to be created by a British composer. The anthems will play before every match in a similar manner to the Champions League anthem, which was written by Tony Britten in 1992 and is iconic among football fans. The new anthems will not replace Abide With Me, a traditional hymn played at the FA Cup final since 1927.

The music rights for the men's FA Cup are shared between BBC and TNT, while Channel 4 and TNT broadcast the Women's FA Cup. The anthems will be used by broadcasters to enhance their television coverage of the tournaments.

The Universal Music Group company has been tasked with creating the new anthems, which will mark a significant change in the way the tournament is celebrated. The FA hopes that the new music will help to increase attendance and interest in the women's game, as well as boost overall football engagement.

While details about the composition of the new anthems have not been revealed, fans can expect an exciting addition to their match-day experience. With the men's and women's tournaments set to take center stage, it will be interesting to see how the new music brings a fresh energy to the iconic competition.
 
πŸ˜• just found out that the new FA Cup anthems are gonna make the Abide With Me one slower πŸ™πŸ» and that's not all, the Universal Music Group is also planning to launch a new streaming service with exclusive FA Cup content πŸ“Ί... meanwhile, England's football team is still struggling to qualify for the World Cup πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ
 
The FA is trying out some new tunes for the FA Cup, eh? I mean, who doesn't love a good anthem to get their footy fix, right? πŸ€” It's like they're saying, "Hey, let's spice things up with some fresh beats!" But seriously, can you imagine watching the final match without that iconic Abide With Me? It's like trying to eat a pizza without the cheese – not gonna work, mate! πŸ˜‚ The FA is hoping it'll bring in more fans and interest for the women's game, which is fab, but let's be real, who wouldn't want to watch some footy already? πŸ†πŸ‘Ÿ
 
OMG I'M SO EXCITED FOR THESE NEW ANTHEMS!!! πŸŽ΅πŸ‘ they're gonna be created by a british composer and played before every match like in the champions league... that's such a big deal! i think it's amazing that they want to boost the women's game with new music it's about time we see more recognition for the talented female players. i'm curious to know what kind of vibe these anthems will have but i trust universal music group to create something EPIC 🀩 can't wait to see how this changes the match-day experience!
 
Just had to chuckle when I heard they're getting a new anthem for the FA Cup... always been a bit cheesy with Abide With Me, but I guess that's part of its charm 🀣. Still, can't wait to see what this new music brings - maybe something to really get the crowd pumped up! But seriously, it's great to see they're trying to boost interest in women's football... been a long time coming, but about time we saw more recognition for the ladies' game πŸ™Œ
 
I FEEL LIKE THIS IS SUCH A GREAT MOVE BY THE FA!!! πŸŽ΅πŸ‘ they're trying to bring more attention to the WOMEN'S GAME and i think that's AMAZING!!! it's about time we give some love to the ladies' teams, and with new music, it's gonna be SO MUCH FUN!!! I'm hyped for the new anthems, can't wait to see what kind of energy they'll bring to the matches! maybe it'll even inspire more people to get into football πŸ†πŸ‘
 
I'm not convinced this is what we need... Another cash-grab to line the pockets of the FA and record labels πŸ€‘πŸ’Έ. Can't they just stick with Abide With Me? It's been around for decades, it's classic, and it doesn't need some fancy new music to make a good atmosphere πŸ’ͺ🏽. And what's the real goal here? To boost interest in women's football? I'm not so sure... Maybe it'll work, but I think we're just throwing money at a problem without really solving anything πŸ€”πŸ’Έ
 
The FA is finally updating its anthem! 🎡πŸ”₯ Can you believe Abide With Me has been playing at the final since 1927?! That's like, ancient history for football fans lol. Anyway, I'm hyped to see what this new music brings! 🀩 The idea of having a fresh energy to the iconic competition is super cool. Did you know that the Champions League anthem was written by Tony Britten in 1992 and has been a fan favorite ever since? πŸ“Š Here's some stats on football attendance: The average attendance for men's FA Cup matches is around 13,000 per game, while women's matches average around 5,500. 🚨 Let's hope the new music can boost those numbers! πŸŽ‰ The Universal Music Group has an awesome track record of creating iconic anthems... just look at that Taylor Swift song in Fortnite last year! πŸ˜‚
 
πŸ€” I wonder what kind of vibe the composers are going for? Is it gonna be all about the excitement of the match or more emotional than that? The fact that they're sharing the rights with BBC and Channel 4 is cool, but will we get to see the anthems performed live or just on TV? πŸ“Ί What's the story behind Abide With Me being kept as a tradition? Is it gonna be played at every single FA Cup final forever? Shouldn't there be more variety in the anthems, like some kind of fan-voted option? Can't wait to hear what the new music sounds like! 😍
 
OMG I'm so hyped for the new FA Cup anthems πŸŽ΅πŸ†! Can't believe they're replacing Abide With Me after all these years... it's like when Spotify changed their playlist formula, you know how it threw some of your old faves out? 😩 But I guess it's time for a change. The Universal Music Group is gonna bring the noise (literally) 🎢 and make the matches way more epic! And can't wait to see the new anthems at the BBC and TNT broadcasts... it's like when they switched from ITV to Sky Sports, you know how that shook up the football vibe? πŸ˜… Fingers crossed it'll boost the women's game attendance too... we need more love for our She Lions 🦁πŸ’ͺ!
 
just saw this news about the FA Cup getting a brand new anthem 🎡πŸ’₯ and i gotta say, its gonna be sick! idk what the composers got planned but i'm all for something new & exciting to spice up the match-day vibes, especially with the women's game getting more recognition πŸ‘πŸ‘©β€βš½οΈ. the idea of increasing attendance & engagement is pretty cool too πŸ“ˆπŸ‘. cant wait to hear those anthems blastin' before every match 🎡πŸ’ͺ. maybe its time for us british fans to have a new anthem to sing along too? πŸ€”πŸ’•
 
πŸ† I think it's super cool that the FA is giving the women's game some more attention with these new anthems 🎡! It's about time we see more recognition for all the talented female players out there ⚽️. The fact that the anthems will be played before every match should definitely give them a boost in terms of energy and excitement πŸ’₯. And who knows, maybe it'll even bring some new fans to the game πŸ€”? Whatever the outcome, I'm sure it'll be awesome to hear something fresh and exciting during the matches πŸ”Š!
 
πŸ† I think this is a great move by the FA to get some new and modern music into the tournaments! 🎡 I mean, we all love Abide With Me as a traditional hymn, but it's been around for ages 😊. This will definitely bring a fresh vibe to the matches and hopefully attract more people to watch the women's game - let's be real, they've been growing in popularity and this is a big step forward! πŸ’ͺ I'm curious to see what kind of music they'll come up with - maybe some sick beats or emotional ballads? 🎢 Either way, it'll be awesome to have something new to look forward to during the matches. Fingers crossed for increased attendance and excitement around the tournaments! 🀞
 
OMG 🀩 its so cool that they're getting new anthems for the FA Cup 🎢! I mean, Abide With Me is amazing and all, but I'm low-key hyped about this new addition πŸ˜„. I've been saying it for ages, the women's game needs some serious love and attention, and this could be just what it needs πŸ’–! The fact that the FA is trying to increase attendance and interest in the women's game by creating something fresh and exciting is literally giving me LIFE 🌟πŸ’ͺ
 
I'm low-key hyped about the new FA Cup anthems πŸŽ΅πŸ‘. The fact that they're getting some British composer to create them is a nice touch - I hope they bring something fresh and modern to the table 🌈. It's also dope that they're aiming to increase attendance and interest in the women's game, it's about time we give the ladies more love πŸ’–. Can't wait to hear what they come up with!
 
OMG 🀯 I'm low-key excited about this! The FA Cup has always had that special something, and I think a brand new anthem is gonna bring some serious hype to the matches. I mean, Abide With Me is class and all, but it's been doing the same thing for ages 😴. A fresh tune could really help attract more fans to the women's game – it's about time we give that tournament the recognition it deserves! πŸ’β€β™€οΈ Plus, can you imagine how cool it'll be to hear a new anthem at Old Trafford or Wembley? The energy in the stadium will literally be electric πŸ”Œ. Bring on the music, I say!
 
just hope they don't make the new anthems too cheesy lol i mean who wants to hear some dude singing about goals and dreams when we've got the classic Abide With Me already . but for real, it's about time something changed up the atmosphere at the FA Cup - maybe this new music will get people pumped up for the women's game like a good ol' fashioned sports jamboree . fingers crossed they don't go full stadium rock on us 🀟
 
[Image of a football stadium with confetti popping out](πŸŽ‰)

[Football player with a thought bubble, looking excited about the new anthems] 🀩

[A British composer sitting at their desk, wearing headphones and looking inspired] πŸ’»

[Abide With Me being replaced by a trendy song title on an FA Cup program] πŸ“
 
I think its gonna be sick to hear a new anthem for the FA Cup! Been going to matches since I was little & now our grandmas sing Abide With Me at the final lol what's next? Hopefully its gonna be more inclusive & represent the women's game better, we need to see more progress in that area. Maybe it'll bring in some new fans who dont know about the beautiful game
 
🀩 I'm so stoked that they're updating the FA Cup anthems! It's about time we got some fresh vibes for our beloved tournaments 🎡πŸ’ͺ The whole idea of creating something new is pretty cool, especially since it's not replacing Abide With Me - that's a tradition that's been going on for ages πŸ’•. I'm hyped to see what the Universal Music Group comes up with - maybe they'll create something as iconic as "The Champions League Anthem" πŸ†. Fingers crossed that these new anthems will indeed bring more people into the women's game, it's about time we give them some extra love ❀️. Can't wait for the matches to start and get this football party started! ⚽️
 
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