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'''Simon James Moran''' is a [[concert promoter]] in the [[United Kingdom]], [[managing director]] of SJM Concerts, director of the [[Academy Music Group]] of venues and owner of the [[Warrington Wolves]] Rugby League team. |
'''Simon James Moran''' is a [[concert promoter]] in the [[United Kingdom]], [[managing director]] of SJM Concerts, director of the [[Academy Music Group]] of venues and owner of the [[Warrington Wolves]] Rugby League team. |
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| ⚫ | <ref>[http://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/170905/9 "The Stone Roses & The Killers Confirmed For V Festival 2012."] Stereo Board. 26-Mar-2012.</ref>{{Failed verification|date=December 2015}} He is in charge of major London venues including the O2 [[Shepherd's Bush Empire]] and O2 [[Brixton Academy]]. |
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| ⚫ | In 2011, ''[[The Guardian]]'' credited Simon Moran as the catalyst for [[Take That]] reforming in 2005, after he offered to promote a comeback tour.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/music/2011/may/26/simon-moran-take-that-sjm-concerts "Music Power 100."] [[The Guardian]]. 26-May-2011.</ref> The band "heaped praise on music mogul Simon Moran" at the [[BRIT Awards]] 2008, for his work arranging their sell-out tour.<ref>[http://www.thisischeshire.co.uk/news/2072846.take_that_simon_moran/ "Take That, Simon Moran!"] This Is Cheshire. 26-Feb-2008.</ref> |
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SJM Concerts promotes tours by many well-known artists,<ref>[http://www2.seetickets.com/gat/about_us.asp? GIGSANDTOURS.com.] Official site for SJM Concerts and Metropolis Music</ref> including [[Morrissey]], [[Spice Girls]] and [[The Killers]] and the |
SJM Concerts promotes tours by many well-known artists,<ref>[http://www2.seetickets.com/gat/about_us.asp? GIGSANDTOURS.com.] Official site for SJM Concerts and Metropolis Music</ref> including [[Morrissey]], [[Spice Girls]] and [[The Killers]] and the company's management arm, SJM Management manages the careers of [[The Script]], [[The Coral]], and [[Paul Heaton]].<ref>[http://www.academy-music-group.co.uk/shareholders/index.aspx "Academy Music Group (AMG) – About Us, Shareholders"] Academy Music Group (AMG).</ref> |
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Simon Moran is also a board member of the [[Academy Music Group]], which owns and runs venues including [[Carling]] [[Brixton Academy]], [[ |
Simon Moran is also a board member of the [[Academy Music Group]], which owns and runs venues including [[Carling]] [[Brixton Academy]], [[Shepherd's Bush Empire]], and Carling Academies in [[Birmingham]], [[Liverpool]], [[Bristol]], [[Newcastle upon Tyne|Newcastle]], [[Sheffield]], [[Leeds]] and [[Glasgow]].<ref>[http://www.academy-music-group.co.uk/profile/index.aspx "Academy Music Group (AMG) – About Us"] Academy Music Group (AMG).</ref> |
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Moran is a shareholder in a joint-venture label with [[Gary Barlow]], [[Future Records (UK label)]].<ref>[http://www.sanremo-live.com/home/about-us/simon-moran/ "Joint ventures with Gary Barlow"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120505161711/http://www.sanremo-live.com/home/about-us/simon-moran/ |date=5 May 2012 }} Sanremo Live</ref> |
Moran is a shareholder in a joint-venture label with [[Gary Barlow]], [[Future Records (UK label)|Future Records]].<ref>[http://www.sanremo-live.com/home/about-us/simon-moran/ "Joint ventures with Gary Barlow"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120505161711/http://www.sanremo-live.com/home/about-us/simon-moran/ |date=5 May 2012 }} Sanremo Live</ref> |
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SJM Ltd is a company with a registered office in [[Manchester]], England, UK. |
SJM Ltd is a company with a registered office in [[Manchester]], England, UK. |
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==Honours== |
==Honours== |
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In 2011, [[The Guardian]] named Simon Moran as No 9 in the Music Power 100.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/music/2011/may/26/simon-moran-take-that-sjm-concerts "Music Power 100."] [[The Guardian]]. 26-May-2011.</ref> In the same year he was listed |
In 2011, ''[[The Guardian]]'' named Simon Moran as No 9 in the Music Power 100.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/music/2011/may/26/simon-moran-take-that-sjm-concerts "Music Power 100."] [[The Guardian]]. 26-May-2011.</ref> In the same year he was listed by the ''[[Evening Standard]]'' as one of London's 1000 most influential people in the Pop & Rock category.<ref>[http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-home/londons-1000-most-influential-people-2011-pop--rock-7295216.html "London's 1000 most influential people 2011: Pop & Rock."] [[London Evening Standard]]. 07-Nov-2011.</ref> |
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Simon Moran was also referenced as the "most influential music executive of the Noughties."<ref>[http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=2&storycode=1039493 "Industry highs and lows of the Noughties."] Music Week. 26-Dec-2009.</ref> |
Simon Moran was also referenced as the "most influential music executive of the Noughties."<ref>[http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=2&storycode=1039493 "Industry highs and lows of the Noughties."] Music Week. 26-Dec-2009.</ref> |
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==Outside the music industry== |
==Outside the music industry== |
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In 2003, Moran bought [[rugby league]] club, [[Warrington Wolves]]. Since then, he has seen the team rise to |
In 2003, Moran bought [[rugby league]] club, [[Warrington Wolves]]. Since then, he has seen the team rise to upper tier of the Super League and win back-to-back [[Challenge Cup]] crowns in [[2009 Challenge Cup|2009]] & [[2010 Challenge Cup|2010]], the League Leader's Shield in [[Super League XVI|2011]] and [[Super League XXI|2016]] and the Challenge Cup in [[2012 Challenge Cup|2012]] and [[2019 Challenge Cup|2019]].<ref>[http://www.thisischeshire.co.uk/news/9053354.Moran_named_in_Music_Power_list/ "Warrington Wolves owner Simon Moran named in music power list."] This Is Cheshire. 27-May-2011.</ref> Moran led the team out at [[Wembley Stadium]]. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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==References== |
==References== |
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*[http://www.GIGSANDTOURS.com Official website] |
*[http://www.GIGSANDTOURS.com Official website] |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120505161711/http://www.sanremo-live.com/home/about-us/simon-moran/ San Remo Live website] |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120505161711/http://www.sanremo-live.com/home/about-us/simon-moran/ San Remo Live website] |
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Latest revision as of 03:24, 9 September 2024
Simon James Moran is a concert promoter in the United Kingdom, managing director of SJM Concerts, director of the Academy Music Group of venues and owner of the Warrington Wolves Rugby League team. [1][failed verification] He is in charge of major London venues including the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire and O2 Brixton Academy.
In 2011, The Guardian credited Simon Moran as the catalyst for Take That reforming in 2005, after he offered to promote a comeback tour.[2] The band "heaped praise on music mogul Simon Moran" at the BRIT Awards 2008, for his work arranging their sell-out tour.[3]
Promoted by Moran, Take That's Progress Live in 2011 tour was the biggest live tour in UK and Irish history.[4]
SJM Concerts promotes tours by many well-known artists,[5] including Morrissey, Spice Girls and The Killers and the company's management arm, SJM Management manages the careers of The Script, The Coral, and Paul Heaton.[6]
Simon Moran is also a board member of the Academy Music Group, which owns and runs venues including Carling Brixton Academy, Shepherd's Bush Empire, and Carling Academies in Birmingham, Liverpool, Bristol, Newcastle, Sheffield, Leeds and Glasgow.[7]
Moran is a shareholder in a joint-venture label with Gary Barlow, Future Records.[8]
SJM Ltd is a company with a registered office in Manchester, England, UK.
Honours
[edit]In 2011, The Guardian named Simon Moran as No 9 in the Music Power 100.[9] In the same year he was listed by the Evening Standard as one of London's 1000 most influential people in the Pop & Rock category.[10]
Simon Moran was also referenced as the "most influential music executive of the Noughties."[11]
In 2003, he was honoured at Music Manager Forum's (MMF) Roll of Honour, which took place at London's Park Lane Hilton hotel. He was named manager of the year and dedicated his award to Jo Strummer, whom he worked with for five years.[12]
Simon Moran and SJM Concerts won the Music Week award as best UK promoter in 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013 (it didn't run in 2012) On 16 July 2013, Moran was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Music by his alma mater, the University of Sheffield.
Outside the music industry
[edit]In 2003, Moran bought rugby league club, Warrington Wolves. Since then, he has seen the team rise to upper tier of the Super League and win back-to-back Challenge Cup crowns in 2009 & 2010, the League Leader's Shield in 2011 and 2016 and the Challenge Cup in 2012 and 2019.[13] Moran led the team out at Wembley Stadium.
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "The Stone Roses & The Killers Confirmed For V Festival 2012." Stereo Board. 26-Mar-2012.
- ^ "Music Power 100." The Guardian. 26-May-2011.
- ^ "Take That, Simon Moran!" This Is Cheshire. 26-Feb-2008.
- ^ "Take That sell out biggest tour in UK history." The Guardian.01-Nov-2010.
- ^ GIGSANDTOURS.com. Official site for SJM Concerts and Metropolis Music
- ^ "Academy Music Group (AMG) – About Us, Shareholders" Academy Music Group (AMG).
- ^ "Academy Music Group (AMG) – About Us" Academy Music Group (AMG).
- ^ "Joint ventures with Gary Barlow" Archived 5 May 2012 at the Wayback Machine Sanremo Live
- ^ "Music Power 100." The Guardian. 26-May-2011.
- ^ "London's 1000 most influential people 2011: Pop & Rock." London Evening Standard. 07-Nov-2011.
- ^ "Industry highs and lows of the Noughties." Music Week. 26-Dec-2009.
- ^ "Music Managers Forum roll of honour - the winners 2003." Music Week. 18-Sep-2003.
- ^ "Warrington Wolves owner Simon Moran named in music power list." This Is Cheshire. 27-May-2011.