Gabrielle set to support Simply Red at Colchester Castle Park

Simply Red, fronted by the ever-recognisable Mick Hucknall, will play an open-air show in Castle Park next summer as part of their UK tour.

During the gig the legendary musical outfit will play hits including the likes of Holding Back The Years and If You Don’t Know Me By Now.

Gabrielle, on of Britain's most successful female singer-songwriters, will be supporting Simply Red on August 6.

Gabrielle

The star, who has sold more than five million records, boasts two Brit Awards and one of the best pop soundtracks of all time with Out Of Reach, recorded for Bridget Jones's Diary in 2001.

Since forming in 1985, Simply Red have achieved five number one albums, secured two US Billboard chart-toppers, and garnered billions of views on Youtube.

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But regardless of what the Manchester group’s setlist is comprised of, many fans will simply attend the show to revel in the remarkable voice of their iconic frontman.

Over the years Hucknall has established himself as one of the great vocalists of contemporary music, with his raw honey and whiskey tone and a sinuous flow.
Speaking about his unmistakable vocal sound Mick said: “I always want to push my voice a little harder, challenge it a little bit, give myself something to really sing to.

“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.”

Colchester Castle Park’s latest big-name acquisition comes after Olly Murs wowed thousands of pop diehards in 2021.

Prior to the former X-Factor contestant's performance the outdoor venue played host to the likes of KT Tunstall, Steps, Blue, Simple Minds, and The Pretenders.

Tickets are on sale from www.colchester-events.co.uk/event/simplyred/