Freedom to Flourish

Summary

A request was made for the backing track 'Ellan Vannin' from the 'Freedom to Flourish' government video, but the Cabinet Office confirmed they do not hold the audio file or specific details.

Key Facts

• The Cabinet Office does not hold the requested audio file or details of the 'Ellan Vannin' version.
• The video production was handled by an external producer named DAM Productions.
• The authority suggests contacting DAM Productions directly for the audio file.
• The request was received on 3 February 2025 and closed on 11 February 2025.
• The case reference number is 4418417.

Data Disclosed

• 4418417
• 2025-02-03
• 2025-02-11
• IM1 3PN
• 01624 686244

Original Request

Hello, I hope the reader of this message is doing well. The Isle of Man government released a video years ago called 'freedom to flourish' which can be found here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/a8OZZ7CuQ4Y I'm wondering if it is possible for backing song 'Ellen vannin' to be released as I believe it to be a brilliant, powerful and unique version and I cannot find it online anywhere. Thanks, ############

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Government Office Douglas Isle of Man IM1 3PN Telephone: (+44) 01624 686244
Website: www.gov.im/co

Our ref: 4418417 11 February 2025

Dear ###

We write further to your request received 3 February 2025, which states:

"Hello,

I hope the reader of this message is doing well. The Isle of Man government released a video years ago called 'freedom to flourish' which can be found here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/a8OZZ7CuQ4Y

I'm wondering if it is possible for backing song 'Ellen vannin' to be released as I believe it to be a brilliant, powerful and unique version and I cannot find it online anywhere.

Thanks,

####"

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the Cabinet Office does not hold the information that you have requested.

Although Cabinet Office holds a copy of the video file, we can find no record of the precise details of the version of Ellan Vannin featured in the video, nor the audio file itself. It is likely that this was handled by the external producer.

For advice and assistance, the video clip shows that the production of the video was undertaken by an external producer, DAM Productions. You may wish to contact Dam Productions on the matter directly, their website can be found here: https://www.anotherdam.com/

Please quote the reference number 4418417 in any future communications.

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I will now close your request as of this date.