In recent years, it has become something of a tradition for a well-known composer or artist to perform a new interpretation of the national anthem just before the start of the FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS GROSSER PREIS VON ÖSTERREICH 2024 at Spielberg. In 2024, thousands of spectators at the Red Bull Ring and an audience of millions watching on TV will be entertained by a new and highly individual arrangement of the anthem when Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer and world-famous drummer Martin Grubinger are joined by a massed band of 50 specially selected fans on the home straight of the circuit in front of the starting grid. If you are passionate about singing or making music, you have the unique opportunity to sing and play your heart out under the gaze of the Formula 1 stars on 30th June, even without any prior professional experience! If you’re interested, download the MyGroove music game app, learn the anthem on an instrument of your choice and apply for a place in this unique ensemble.
Anthem of your Life
Performing the Austrian national anthem on a stage with world-famous musicians against the breathtaking backdrop of thousands of motorsport fans and the F1 driver line-up. Sounds amazing, doesn’t it? But you actually have a chance to participate in this spectacular musical prelude to the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring. Download the MyGroove app, learn Hans Zimmer’s new special arrangement of the anthem, rehearse it on an instrument of your choice (accompanied by world-famous artists) and upload a video of your performance to apply for a place in the band.
Whether an occasional or active musician, whether you have limited or extensive musical experience, you can learn and rehearse the national anthem on one of the five MyGroove Band instruments – keyboard, guitar, drums, bass and percussion – or as a vocalist. The relevant sheet music for all other instruments can be downloaded from the app. When you’re satisfied that you’ve mastered the new arrangement, upload a video of your best performance to apply for a place in the band. When the application process closes at 12:00 midday on 7th June, the panel of judges headed by Martin Grubinger will select the 50 best applicants to perform live at the F1 race at the Red Bull Ring. All videos submitted will also be posted in a gallery on the MyGroove website, where viewers can register digital applause for their favourites.
Top-class music for the highest echelon of motorsport
No less a figure than composer, arranger and Hollywood music producer Hans Zimmer (Dune, The Lion King, Gladiator and Inception) has been tasked with arranging the country’s national anthem for this year’s race. Prospective band members can already listen to his version of the anthem while learning it on the app. Spectators at the Red Bull Ring and TV viewers around the world will be treated to the live premier of this new work ahead of FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS GROSSER PREIS VON ÖSTERREICH 2024 on Sunday 30th June.
Playing in a band with world-famous artists
Aspiring band members can look forward to meeting world-famous artists during rehearsals. National and international stars such as drummer Thomas Lang, bassist Julia Hofer, pianist Hyung-Ki Joo and singers Monika Ballwein, Julian le Play and Anna Buchegger are part of the MyGroove All-Star Band. They guide users through the different levels of the app, in which the anthem can be learnt and rehearsed step by step. Some of them will also join Martin Grubinger, Hans Zimmer and the 50 Anthem of Your Life challenge winners at the Grand Prix at Spielberg in bringing this musical work of art to life.
You can find all the relevant information about the Anthem of your Life challenge and the MyGroove app at www.mygroove.app/hymne (Website in German).
All information about travel to and tickets for the FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS GROSSER PREIS VON ÖSTERREICH 2024 can be found here and on the Red Bull Ring App.
