Matt Goss has written, performed and produced a brand new song, entitled 'Not Forgotten' exclusively for The Not Forgotten.
The song is a heartfelt tribute to the heroes of the past and present and will be released on 25th April 2025 to celebrate Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) on May 8th. All of the proceeds will go directly to The Not Forgotten to support our tireless efforts in ensuring that no veteran is ever left behind or forgotten.
This week at the iconic RAK Studios in London (where the single was recorded), the first official playback of the single and the showcase of the music video took place. Watching the unveiling alongside the media were serving military personnel and veterans of the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force, including World War Two Veterans aged 100 and 102, and Minister for Veterans and People, Al Carns MP.
See more photos of the 'Playback' event at RAK Studios here
The video for the single features an inspiring collaboration with The Bands of the Household Division, Countess of Wessex’s String Orchestra and an Irish Guards Piper as well as veterans of all three military services who have been supported by The Not Forgotten. The video is a beautiful representation of the resilience, sacrifice, and camaraderie of those who have served their country.
Perform Matt Goss's 'Not Forgotten' with your own Choir for VE Day!
The release of this emotional song isn't just about people listening to it. We want people all over the country to perform it!
Are you part of a community, church or school choir who'd be up for learning the song in time for VE Day and performing it as part of your community's commemorations?
'Not Forgotten' is not released until Friday 25th April. But before that, you can get your hands on the sheet music for your choir to start learning it and rehearsing!
Find out more HERE
Award-winning singer Matt Goss, known across the globe for his soulful voice also has a deep and genuine connection to the Armed Forces community. His campaigning for veterans and their mental health around the world has made him an Honorary Captain in the U.S. Army: now living back in the UK Matt has turned his focus onto the British Armed Forces. He expressed the honour and emotion he has felt working with The Not Forgotten to support the 80th anniversary commemoration of VE Day:
“I am truly honoured to have been able to work with everyone at The Not Forgotten charity to produce this song that I hope will be a lasting legacy to all those who have served our country and who continue to do so. Having supported veterans for a long time and as a proud grandson of a former military soldier, to be able to offer further support in this way is a true privilege.
Working with veterans and being accompanied by royal military bands and orchestra has been one of the most humbling experiences of my career. This song is about everyone who has served, will serve, and who continues to serve this country, we should not just support these troops in times of conflict, but in times of peace as well. Often this is when most help is needed.
These people and their stories should never be forgotten and that is why it was so important to me to be able to shine a light on the incredible work that The Not Forgotten do and raise awareness for those troops that we have lost, that are still out fighting and those that thankfully come home.
No other charity, in my eyes, delivers the support needed for people of all ages who have fought tirelessly for us all, those with life changing injuries and with PTSD – no one should ever be forgotten. I hope everyone can support the song, sing it loud and proud and celebrate these incredible heroes.”
Dorothea Barron, 100 yrs old, was present at the first playback of Not Forgotten. Dorothea served as a visual signaller in the Women’s Naval Service (WRNS) during WWII. She trained men bound for Normandy on how to use semaphore signalling and Morse code. From Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, Dorothea shared her reaction to the single:
“Listening to the single was an emotional experience. It’s easy to feel forgotten about in the modern world; as if your service and putting your life on hold for your country doesn’t mean anything to anyone anymore. Matt’s song brings me hope that our sacrifices have not been forgotten”.
Also at the playback was Harry Winter, 102 yrs old, who flew Halifax Bombers during WWII before being shot down on his 19th mission in 1943. He then spent the remainder of the war in the infamous Stalag Luft VII prison camp. Harry is originally from Cardiff and now lives in Croydon with his wife Josey who he has been married to for 75 years. He reacted to first hearing Matt’s song:
“It’s an incredibly moving, beautifully created song. The drums and the haunting sound of the bagpipes brings the friends and comrades that i’ve lost back into the room right beside me.”
Col. (Retd.) Richard Walker, OBE, Chief Executive of The Not Forgotten said:
“It has been a privilege and a deeply moving experience to work with the exceptional talent that is Matt Goss. He’s become not just a supporter and benefactor of our charity but a true friend to many in our veteran and military community and an emotional champion of our work. Matt has sat beside our veterans over many months, listened to their stories, laughed with them, and cried with them.
The themes of sacrifice, pain, and loss in Matt’s lyrics are all things that we as veterans and the families and friends of veterans can identify with painfully well. To have Matt frame those raw emotions so powerfully makes us feel heard, valued, and most importantly, Not Forgotten.
To release ‘Not Forgotten’ in time for VE Day is especially poignant, at a moment when our nation turns to remembering the sacrifices made by so many individuals and families during the Second World War. It is almost impossible to imagine the joy and relief they must have felt at the announcement of an end to the conflict. This 80th anniversary holds special significance as it represents the ‘handing over of the baton’ between the Second World War generation, of whom just a special few remain, and those who follow. Ensuring that the legacy and sacrifices of our veterans are honoured and never forgotten by us all and future generations.”
Matt Goss burst on to the global entertainment scene as lead singer of the English pop sensation, BROS. Goss quickly became the youngest artist to sell out and headline the world-famous Wembley Stadium, performing to a crowd of more than 77,000 fans. He played a record 19 consecutive nights to more than 200,000 fans at Wembley Arena and broke a world record selling out 2 nights at the O2 Arena in London, (40,000 tickets) in an unbelievable 7 seconds. He has performed twice for her majesty, the Queen and has taken his award-winning shows to the most prestigious venues around the world including the Royal Albert Hall. Matt also holds the record for longest residency in Vegas from a UK artist performing for an astounding 11 years in Caesar’s Palace and Palms Casino. 2018 saw the release of the BAFTA winning movie about his and his brother’s life entitled ‘After the Screaming Stops.’ Following a national theatre release, the movie went on to become the most downloaded BBC production in 2018 and it has been roundly hailed as “The greatest music documentary of all time” by GQ Magazine.
