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The driving opening riff from Planet Funk's Chase the Sun, the famous walk-on anthem for televised darts, used in sports edits and hype intros.

This clip captures the instantly recognisable synth-driven opening of Chase the Sun, a high-energy dance track that has become synonymous with professional darts. A pulsing bassline, bright electronic melody and driving beat build a sense of anticipation in just a few seconds, like the moment a player steps out to a roaring crowd. It sounds triumphant, upbeat and slightly nostalgic, turning an ordinary entrance or highlight into a big-event moment. Even listeners who do not follow darts often recognise the riff from television coverage, where it signals that the action is about to begin.

Chase the Sun is a track by Italian electronic group Planet Funk, released in the early 2000s and later adopted as the signature music for Sky Sports darts coverage. Its energetic opening became the sound of players walking to the oche, and through years of televised tournaments it grew inseparable from the sport itself. Fans now associate the riff with big nights, dramatic finishes and the atmosphere of a packed darts arena, which is why it keeps appearing in edits, compilations and social videos long after its original chart run.

Pro Tip for Usage

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Drop it as your subject walks into frame, letting the riff build for two to three seconds before the payoff, and cut on the beat instead of fading out. Avoid looping it or talking over the melody, which quickly buries the hook.

Use Cases

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  • Introducing a darts player in a fan edit.
  • Opening a sports highlight or match recap.
  • Adding hype to a walk-on style entrance video.
  • Soundtracking a pub darts night montage.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the Chase the Sun darts sound?
It is a short excerpt of the opening riff from Planet Funk's Chase the Sun, the music long used to introduce players and coverage during televised professional darts events.
Why is Chase the Sun associated with darts?
Sky Sports adopted the track as its darts theme, so years of walk-ons, tournament intros and highlight packages made the riff shorthand for the sport's big-match atmosphere.
How can I use this sound in a video?
Use it as a short hype intro for entrances, highlights or sports montages, placing the beat drop at the reveal and keeping the clip brief so the recognisable riff stays punchy.

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