Release date announced for Edinburgh couple's new single
Get Up Stand Up was co-written with and produced by Kirk Turnbull from QFX. The couple flew over to the Czech Republic to Kirk's home where they wrote the track from scratch . The release also has an extended mix which is currently on the QFX YouTube channel with avideo which was created to promote the new release.
Craig and Debbz are also set to star in a new TV Comedy Sitcom 'All Together Tavern' which is scheduled to begin filming in London. The couple were spotted last weekend as they attended the engagement party for GB News Star Nana Akua and her fiance, businessman Stephen Gillen who has worked on several books and TV documentaries.
2Moreish Get Up Stand Up released on July 28th on Spotify, iTunes and other music streaming download channels
The extended mix music video can be seen here
https://youtu.be/kxcYahstu5c?si=QwSzMnKyOEG3NDga
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Craig and Debbz Stephens with star friends GB News star Nana Akua and Businessman Stephen Gillen at their lavish Engagement party Photo: Submitted Photo Sales
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Greatest of friends Craig and Debbz with Kirk Turnbull Photo: Submitted Photo Sales
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Craig, Kirk and Debbz in the QFX studios in Czech Republic Photo: Submitted Photo Sales
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2Moreish track written by Edinburgh Couple Craig and Debbz Stephens and co written and produced by Kirk Turnbull from QFX is set for 28th July Release Date Photo: Submitted Photo Sales
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