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Experience the Magic: Harry Potter Comes to Spotify

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Calling all wizards, witches, and Muggles, we are pleased to inform you that you have been invited to conjure up the magic of the Harry Potter audiobook series as part of your Spotify Premium subscription

In collaboration with Pottermore Publishing, we’re bringing the classic English-language audiobooks to Spotify users in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and across Europe. For the first time, listeners can stream all seven Harry Potter audiobooks, and enjoy the narration by legendary British actor Stephen Fry (in all markets) or award-winning narrator Jim Dale (in North America).

“This is an iconic series of books, narrated by two legends, and loved by generations of fans around the world. We are delighted that these books are now available to an even wider audience on Spotify, as we continue to connect readers and fandoms with stories they love, and bring more books to more people. Combined with the companion titles, movie soundtracks, and podcasts, Spotify is the best place to get completely immersed in the wizarding world,” said Duncan Bruce, Director of Partnerships and Licensing at Spotify.  

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In addition to the main series, we’re also introducing companion Harry Potter titles in select markets including The Tales of Beedle the Bard, narrated by an all-star cast including Jude Law, Noma Dumezweni and Bonnie Wright, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, narrated by actor Eddie Redmayne, and Quidditch Through the Ages, narrated by actor Andrew Lincoln.

This time, the magic doesn’t end with the final chapter. Listeners can also explore the official film soundtracks on Spotify, offering even more ways to immerse themselves in the wizarding world. 

Nearly three decades after the series’ debut, the Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling continue to enchant audiences worldwide. Now, longtime fans and new audiences alike can visit Spotify to experience the story about the boy who lived. 

Wand at the ready? Start your journey with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone on Spotify.

Stars from the Wizarding World and Beyond Bring ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s/Philosopher’s Stone’ to Spotify

Today, Wizarding World and J.K. Rowling announced the latest addition to Harry Potter At Home, the collection of free initiatives designed to help bring the magic of Harry Potter to children, parents, and caregivers in lockdown. It will bring weekly recordings of the timeless first Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s/Philosopher’s Stone, to harrypotterathome.com, Spotify, and Spotify Kids.

Some of the best-loved names from the global entertainment, music, sport, and Wizarding World have lent their voices to the story they love. The first chapter, “The Boy Who Lived,” will be narrated by Daniel Radcliffe

Every week, stars such as David Beckham, Stephen Fry, Dakota Fanning, Claudia Kim, Eddie Redmayne, Noma Dumezweni, and more will read parts of this iconic book, with its themes of family, friendship, bravery, and overcoming adversity aiming to surprise and delight fans around the world.

 

Harry Potter fans new and returning can expect a stellar and eclectic cast of narrators and some very special cameo appearances. Beginning today with chapter one, all 17 chapters of the book will be released by the middle of the summer. 

The audio chapters will be available exclusively on Spotify, for both free and Premium users, and on the new standalone Spotify Kids app that’s exclusively available to Premium Family subscribers in select markets. Videos of those recordings will live solely on Wizarding World

Tune into chapter one, “The Boy Who Lived,” available on Spotify for all users globally starting today.  

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