To mark four decades of iconic music, Simply Red’s 40th anniversary tour brought a bold and elegant visual experience to The O2 and Wembley Arena.
Flanking the central screens were six vertical lighting rods, each capable of producing a wide range of lighting effects. These rods added depth and movement to the stage, shifting in colour, intensity, and rhythm to match the emotional tone of each song. From subtle ambient glows to dramatic pulses and strobes, the lighting design elevated the show’s atmosphere, creating a seamless fusion of sound and spectacle. Together, the screens and lighting elements formed a cohesive visual language that celebrated Simply Red’s journey while captivating audiences with a modern, immersive concert experience.
Tour Director Nick Levitt Tour Manager Sean Fitzpatrick Creative Director + Lighting Designer Adam Bassett Production Manager Chris Taplin Set Design STUFISH Production Co-ordinator Rachel Walsh Wardrobe & backstage manager Sara Battini Stage manager Reuben Warnes Head rigger Richard Wythes Assistant rigger Tamara Schrijver Lighting director Alexander Marshall Video director Andrew Joyes Video Content Designer Leo Flint Audio mix engineer Benedict Findlay Monitor mix engineer Graham Blake Set carpenter (stage) Magnus Harding Set carpenter (stage) Scott Turnbull Keys and playback tech Donal Hogson Guitar and bass tech Adrian Wilson Drum and percussion tech Terence Millard
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