With over a billion hits on You Tube, and over 60 million albums worldwide, 5 going to number one in the UK, we couldn’t be more excited about Simply Red heading to the Darlington Arena on Saturday 13th August, as part of their Summer 2022 tour.

Their 1991 classic “Stars” was the best-selling album for two years running in Britain and Europe. They have had two US Billboard chart toppers with classic singles “Holding Back The Years” and “If You Don’t Know Me By Now” - and every Simply Red studio album has been a UK top ten.

On his remarkable voice, Mick Hucknall says “I always want to push my voice a little harder, challenge it a little bit, give myself something to really sing to.” Hucknall has long since established himself as one of the great vocalists of contemporary music, with a raw honey and whiskey tone, and a sinuous flow that can shift from the tender sensuality to full on roaring power in a heartbeat. “It’s deepened a little bit but I’ve kept the high end, so I can still hit those notes. Singing is pure pleasure to me.”

Liz Doogan-Hobbs MBE, CEO of Grandslam Live Ltd said “We are delighted to be returning to work with the team at Darlington Arena again next year. We love the venue. It’s so good to be able to plan live outdoor music shows again. Fans of Simply Red are in for an absolute treat.”

Darlington Arena Manager Danny Brown commented: “It’s great for us to be able to welcome Simply Red to the Arena for what is becoming a busy summer of music next year. We’re delighted to be working with LHG once again and we’re thoroughly looking forward to another great night at the Arena.”

Catch Simply Red live at Darlington Arena on Saturday 13 August 2022.

Tickets go on general sale on Friday 26th November 2021.

Tickets are available from:
www.simplyred.com
www.ticketek.co.uk
www.lhgtickets.com
www.ticketmaster.co.uk

An exclusive pre-sale will also be available for DMP members and sponsors from 10am on Thursday 25th November. Stay tuned for more details!