Holding Back The Years – The Ultimate Simply Red Tribute Experience
Maffison Entertainment Ltd presents...
Holding Back The Years - The Ultimate Simply Red Tribute Experience
With over 50 million albums sold worldwide, chart topping hits including Holding Back The Years,
Stars, Fairground, Something Got Me Started and many others, Simply Red are undoubtedly one of the most
iconic British bands of all time.
With meticulous attention to detail, Holding Back The Years delivers the world's
most authentic tribute to Simply
Red. From intimate venues to the biggest stages, they pride themselves on recreating the stunning and
mesmerising atmosphere of a live Simply Red concert.
With an amazing lead vocalist, backed by a band of world
class musicians, they fully capture the essence and era defining sounds of Mick Hucknall and Simply Red.
Join us on an incredible musical journey as we pay tribute to one of the greatest British bands of all time. If
you are a fan of Simply Red or just a fan of good music, top class musicianship and classic hits, you can
expect a truly memorable evening!
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