Riding The Green Wave - Composing for Irish Women's Rugby
Vodafone X IRFU
In support of Ireland’s journey at the Women’s Rugby World Cup, Vodafone and the IRFU unveiled Green Wave — a cinematic campaign celebrating unity, movement, and the unstoppable rise of the women’s game. Set to powerful visuals of the team in motion, the film channels the spirit of collective belief, brought to life through a campaign that pulses with national pride and momentum.
The Music
The score for Green Wave reflects the concept—starting with a simple, rippling analog synth and developing as the film unfolds. It becomes energised and hopeful, driven by contemporary percussion and a deep synth bass line for weight and modernity. Pushing the energy right to the last moment on the pitch was crucial.
The Sound
The sound design for this focused on emphasising rugby's energetic nature. I created impacts and tackles with visceral Foley and various sound design techniques to evoke the sensation of being inside the game with the team. Nothing compares to the feeling of live sports; we even recorded some fresh commentary for the film to lend a sense of immersion and realism.