Leeds DJ and Rugby League presenter releases dance music album raising money for Rob Burrow and Motor Neurone Disease

By Abbey Maclure
Published 25th Feb 2021, 11:45 BST
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A Leeds DJ and Rugby League presenter has released a dance anthems album raising money for the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association in Rob Burrow's name.

Rugby AM's Alex Simmons has teamed up with Leeds singer and former Rhinos cheerleader Lauren Green to produce an album of covers and original tracks, titled Lockdown.

All profits from the 10-track album, priced at £9.99, will be donated to the MND Association.

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Alex and Lauren will host a day of live music streaming to coincide with the album's launch on Sunday, inviting people to join the fundraising effort and #RaveforRob.

Rugby AM's Alex Simmons has teamed up with Leeds singer Lauren Green to produce a dance music album - with all proceeds donated to MND AssociationRugby AM's Alex Simmons has teamed up with Leeds singer Lauren Green to produce a dance music album - with all proceeds donated to MND Association
Rugby AM's Alex Simmons has teamed up with Leeds singer Lauren Green to produce a dance music album - with all proceeds donated to MND Association

They will be joined by DJs Danny Bond, Dale Castell, Luke Pompey, Ang Lee and Luke Tibble.

When Leeds Rhinos legend Burrow was diagnosed with MND in December 2019, Alex knew he wanted to help raise awareness of the disease.

He said: "A lot of people know me from Rugby AM, a show that started in my garden shed and ended up on national TV.

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