Simply Red are headlining the Inaugural Somerset Sounds festival at Cooper Associates County Ground in August 2027.
Following the official launch of Somerset Sounds, global soul-pop legends Simply Red have been announced as the inaugural headliners for the major new UK summer festival.
Set to perform at The Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton on Sunday, 22nd August 2027.
The performance marks the grand finale of their newly announced ‘Summer Funk ‘27’ UK and European tour, offering fans an exclusive final opportunity to see the band wrap up their summer run.
Spanning a celebrated 40+ year career featuring five #1 albums, Simply Red will lead a powerhouse debut lineup alongside Heather Small (the iconic voice of M People) and Grammy Award-winning soul collective Soul II Soul. Ahead of the tour, the band will also release a new live recording of their take on the Four Tops’ classic “Reach Out I’ll Be There” on September 24th.
