A year after winning the live finale of Hot Press: A New Local Hero, singer-songwriter Brad Heidi has now shared his single, 'Don't Let Go' – recorded as part of the prestigious talent search's top prize.

The Galway-native was given the opportunity to record the tune at the iconic Camden Recording Studios in Dublin, working with renowned producer and arranger Cian Boylan alongside mixer Ruadhri Cushnan.

“‘Don't Let Go' isn't just a song,” Heidi explained. “It's a reflection of a million emotions intertwined with my personal journey through the agonies and the ecstasies of the music industry. Its melody echoes the emotional struggle of battling through the multiple challenges involved in being an artist – and, perhaps more significantly, on occasion battling with my inner self to pursue my musical dreams to the fullest."

The new track encapsulates Heidi’s relentless pursuit of his art, drawing inspiration from the restless dedication that brought him from the streets of Galway to international stages shared with icons like Billy Joel, James Blunt and Gavin James. "I've always sought to encapsulate the essence of my musical journey metaphorically within my songs," he adds. "And sometimes, amidst all the chaos, the answer is as simple as 'Don't Let Go'," Heidi explained.

The product of pure talent and an incomparable devotion to his passion, ‘Don’t Let Go’ marks yet another milestone in Heidi’s remarkable journey as a musician, ushering him further into the national spotlight.

"Brad Heidi is a brilliant singer, songwriter and performer, who has shown a remarkable single-mindedness and dedication, in his drive to establish himself as an artist," President Michael D. Higgins has said of the rising star. "The title of A New Local Hero 2023, which has been conferred on Brad Heidi, will I am sure open the way for him to move on with confidence to the next level, in what promises to be a wonderfully creative, fulfilling and productive, long-term career.”