Few bands have enjoyed the success and longevity of Simply Red. With over 60 million albums sold worldwide, 5 x UK #1 hit albums and over a billion views on YouTube, Simply Red remain one of the UK’s most successful bands. Their most recent album ‘Blue Eyed Soul’ was released in November 2019 and crashed into the UK charts at #6, proving Simply Red to be as relevant as ever.
Mick Hucknall formed Simply Red in 1985 in Manchester and enjoyed immediate success with first single ‘Money’s Too Tight To Mention’ and the BRIT Award-nominated album ‘Picture Book’ (the first of 13 nominations, and 3 BRIT Award wins). This was followed by a decade of superstardom and global hits. Simply Red were nominated for 3 prestigious Grammy Awards and continue to consistently sell out tours across the globe.
Their live show is renowned for its high quality with Mick Hucknall long-established as one of the great vocalists of contemporary music. His raw honey and whiskey tone, and ability to shift from tender sensuality to full on roaring power in a heartbeat, is guaranteed to bring the biggest of crowds together to create an unmissable atmosphere.
Music fans will be in for a real treat as Lisa Stansfield also takes to the stage as part of these huge live music events. After being introduced to Coldcut in 1989, her guest vocals helped ‘People Hold On’ storm the charts and led to a solo career which saw the Rochdale star conquer the world with her accessible soulful dance music. She went on to win 3 BRIT Awards, 2 Grammy nominations, and enjoy a string of hits, including worldwide #1 smash, ‘All Around The World’, on her way to selling over 20 million albums. A proven talent, Lisa Stansfield is sure to get the crowds up and dancing.
Event FAQs
What are the event timings?
Gates 5pm
Marisha Wallace 6.20pm
Lisa Stansfield 7.30pm
Simply Red 9pm
Curfew 11pm
Is the concert seated or standing?
This is an outdoor standing concert. You are permitted to bring one folding chair per person into the concert arena for use in the marked out area away from the stage. This is to maintain a safe area for those customers who wish to sit those who wish to stand at the front.
Is parking available?
Yes, there will be free parking available on site.
Is there a pickup/drop off point or taxi rank?
Yes, the pick up/drop off point will be in our Black Car Park at Gate 1. Please use postcode LN2 2NA.
Are child tickets available?
We do not have child tickets available for this event, but children under the age of five can attend for free.
Children aged five and over should purchase a General Admission ticket.
All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. No more than four under 16s per adult.
Please note: While we are a family-friendly business, please remember that this is an outdoor event with loud music and lots of people and so may not be suitable for very young children.
Can I bring my own food and drink?
Soft drinks are allowed but must be in 500ml sealed plastic bottle only
You are not allowed to bring any food or alcoholic drinks inside the fenced concert arena.
Can I buy food and drink at the concert?
Yes. We will have a fully licensed bar and a number of food outlets for varied dietary requirements and tastes within the concert arena.
Please note: We operate a ‘Challenge 25’ policy at the bars. Proof of identification and age may be required in the form of a valid driving licence or passport. No alcohol will be served to any persons under the age of 18.
What other items should I bring?
This is a standing outdoor evening concert so please keep the British weather in mind. We recommend all concert goers should dress appropriately and be prepared if the ground is wet from rain in the days before the event.
Small personal umbrellas are allowed, however large parasols and golf-sized umbrellas will not be permitted.
Is there an ATM/cash machine at the event?
Cash machines will not be available, but all bars take both cash and card payments. Please be aware that some of the independent food outlets in the arena may only take cash.
