Simply Red: Epsom Live

Simply the greatest start to the popular Epsom Live music nights is the announcement from Epsom Downs Racecourse that Simply Red will be the first act to perform at Epsom Live! on Thursday 1st July 2010.

Much to the delight of the Racecourse and fans alike, Simply Red have announced a tour of select venues next summer following the phenomenal success of their 2009 world tour. This iconic band have sold more than 50 million albums in their 25 year history with hits including Money’s Too Tight (To Mention), through to Holding Back The Years, If You Don’t Know Me By Now, Stars and Fairground.

Lead singer Mick Hucknall commented, “We had a fantastic tour in 2009, showcasing a selection of our greatest hits to sell out crowds. Performing at outdoor venues has whet our appetite for more of the same. It is such a fantastic experience for the band to play live at the unique setting of Epsom Downs Racecourse and especially as it’s located in my home county of Surrey!”

Epsom Live! is a series of great value evening fixtures which take place every Thursday in July, where racing and music fans alike flock to Epsom to enjoy thrilling horseracing followed by a live outdoor concert featuring a host of acts from the 80’s, 90’s and today.

Rupert Trevelyan, Managing Director of Epsom Downs Racecourse commented, “We are thrilled to announce such a fantastic start to our 2010 line up for Epsom Live!. Simply Red will be the first of five acts to perform at our music nights and we are looking forward to this legendary band, led by the silky voice of Mick Hucknall, performing at what is sure to be another sensational summer at Epsom Downs next year.”

Prices for the racing and concert start at £27.50 when booked before 31st December 2009 for Queen’s Stand and Duchess’s Stand as one enclosure and £30 from 1st January 2010 and £32.50 if booked on the day. Tickets for children aged 3 to 9 years are priced at £5, with children aged 10 to 17yrs just £15. All children must be accompanied, with a maximum of 2 children per paying adult.