With the tournament just days away now, KM Group has revealed the 10 finalists in its Song for England competition.
The Kent-based company, which owns 14 newspapers, 17 websites and eight kmfm radio stations, wanted to use all its platforms to get people behind England’s bid for glory.
At the start of this month, it launched the competition asking readers and listeners to send in MP3s of their rousing anthems.
In total, 55 songs were received and this week these were whittled down to 10.
The finalists are now being played on kmfm and online at www.kmfm.co.uk with readers and listeners being encouraged to text vote for their favourite.
The winner will be announced on June 11 – the day the tournament kicks off in Johannesburg.
They will have their song professionally recorded and also get to star in their own music video.
The competition, which is being sponsored by Kent Adult Education, is aiming to raise funds for Demelza Hospice Care for Children.
The charity, which is based in the county, will get the proceeds of the text voting and any possible iTunes’ revenue.
Its patron, XFM DJ Dave Berry, has backed the competition as a fun way to help Demelza raise much-needed funds.
KM Group’s Matt Ramsden said: “We have been absolutely delighted by the response we have had to the competition.
“Our aim was to do something fun ahead of the tournament by getting as many of our readers and listeners involved as possible.
“At the same time we wanted to do some lasting good for a worthwhile cause.
“Listening to some of the 55 entries was an experience few of us will forget in a hurry and we hope the people of Kent are happy with our choice for the final 10.”
