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Simon Lole is one of the most sought-after arrangers in the field of classical – crossover, recording with major record companies including Universal, Decca, Deutsche Grammophon,  Mercury and Future. Working regularly as both arranger and musical director for such artists as All Angels, Hayley Westenra, Aled Jones, Russell Watson, Blake, Laura Wright, Camilla Kerslake and Celeste, he has helped produce a number of platinum selling albums. His arrangements have also featured regularly to critical acclaim on both TV and Radio. Recently he has been working with the acclaimed producer, Guy Chambers, orchestrating a new album for Matteo Bocelli.

Simon is also the orchestral arranger and conductor for the rock band, Archive, and has performed with them across Europe.

As a composer, Simon Lole has over 100 published titles and regularly accepts new commissions.

 Simon is also making a name for himself as a broadcaster, appearing frequently as both contributor and presenter on shows such as BBC Radio 3’s “The Early Music Show”, and “The Choir”  He was   a Musical Director and Organist for BBC Radio 4’s “The Daily Service” for over 20 years; he has been vocal coach and accompanist for BBC Radio 2’s “Young Chorister of the Year”, as well as being on the panel of judges.   Simon is also a regular conductor, arranger and organist for BBC TV’s “Songs of Praise”and is Musical Director for ITV’s Christmas Eve Carol Broadcast. Since 2023, he has also been Music Producer for BBC 2’s “Carols from King’s” and “Easter from King’s” programmes. Simon  presents his own series of TV shows on TBNUK called “Sacred Harmony”. (Series 4 is now available at https://watch.tbnuk.tv/sacred-harmony). Simon has a weekly Sunday Radio Show on UCB2 called “Great Hymns” starting each week at 8pm. He also presents programmes on Premier Christian Radio.