Nothing gets the party started at a premium darts event more than an iconic walk-on song.
From Phil Taylor's spine-tingling 'The Power' introduction to Nathan Aspinall's modern-day favourite 'Mr Brightside', spectators have been treated to no end of energetic and atmospheric player entrances over the years.
As the fabled Alexandra Palace gets set to play host the 2026 staging of the World Darts Championship, we take a look at ten of the very best walk-on songs of all-time.
Nathan Aspinall
'Mr Brightside' - The Killers
Nothing hits quite like a Nathan Aspinall walk-on! The Killer's catchy tune 'Mr Brightside' has been a mammoth hit for the Mancunian since debuting it for the first time back in 2019.
Michael van Gerwen
'Seven Nation Army' - The White Stripes
Now synonymous with 'MVG', the White Stripes' 'Seven Nation Army' is a constant hit on the PDC Tour, whether the great Dutchman is toeing the oche at home or abroad.
Joe Cullen
'Freed from Desire' - Gala
The theme of Northern Ireland's Euro 2016 venture, Gala's 'Freed from Desire' was previously a darting staple for Joe Cullen, who always worked up the crowd when making his entrance to the 1997 hit. He has since switched to Oasis' classic 'Don't Look Back in Anger', which has proven equally as popular.
Peter Wright
'Don't Stop the Party' - Pitbull
Peter Wright may have toned down his entrances a tad over the past couple of years, but who will ever forget his high-tempo and zestful entrances to Pitbull's 'Don't Stop the Party' during the heights of his darting career. An absolute classic.
Raymond van Barneveld
'Eye of the Tiger' - Survivor
Raymond van Barneveld is one of the most iconic names on the darting stratosphere, and his walk-on song 'Eye of the Tiger' is equally as famous, with the powerful Survivor song a monster hit with the crowds.
Stephen Bunting
'Titanium' - David Guetta & Sia
Who doesn't lover a bit of Stephen Bunting? The hugely-popular PDC star's introduction never fails to provide a hugely uplifting backdrop to his now trademark arrival on the oche.
Phil Taylor
'The Power' - Snap
Accompanying the record-breaking, history-making, 16-time champion of the world, to the stage during his outrageously dominant spell in the PDC, Phil Taylor's walk-on to Snap's 'The Power' will forever be etched into darting folklore.
Steve Beaton
'Great Pretender' - The Platters
One of the most charasmatic and popular players to have ever graced the stage, Steve Beaton's career may not have been littered by titles, but 'The Bronzed Adonis' always had the crowd right in the palms of his hands when making his smooth and sleek entrance to The Platters' 'Great Pretender'.
Luke Littler
'Greenlight' - Pitbull
One for the more modern generation, Luke Littler's walk-outs to Pitbull's 'Greenlight' always provides a decent beat for the adorning crowd to work themselves into as the sport's biggest superstar marches menacingly towards the stage.
Wayne Mardle
'Hawaii Five-O Theme' - The Ventures
Perfectly capturing Wayne Mardle's energetic personality and eye-catching Hawaiian shirts, The Ventures' iconic 'Hawaii Five-O' theme song is synonymous, at least in darting circles, with the current Sky Sports darts presenter.
