About Simon Ellis

Simon Ellis is widely regarded in the music industry as the best tour musical director in the UK and one of the most creative in the world. His work on the 2008 Spice Girls world tour was described as “Genius” by Simon Fuller, creator of American Idol and Pop Idol.

He is also an internationally recognized songwriter and producer with many hits under his belt.

He began his music career as a member of the band Ellis Beggs and Howard which led to him being the musical director for world tours such as Britney Spears 2009 Circus tour, Spice girls Girl Power and 2007 Reunion world tours, S Club 7, Belinda Carlisle, East 17, D:Ream and Jamelia.

Simon began songwriting in 1999 and his first hit was the S Club 7 song "Two In A Million". He continued to have success with S Club 7 and was nominated for an Ivor Novello award for best song for "Never Had A Dream Come True". He also wrote the UK No. 1 smash hit "Don't Stop Moving". The song went on to win a BRIT Award for Best Song and ITV Record of the Year 2001.

Simon has written and produced songs for many top artists including John Farnham, Randy Crawford, Emma Bunton, Steps, Hearsay, D Side, Javine, Maria Lawson, S Club 7 and others.