Simply Red: Golden Circle Tickets and MTP Hospitality Sold Out!
It was announced recently that global soul-pop legends Simply Red will headline the inaugural Somerset Sounds Festival at The Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton on Sunday, 22nd August 2027, and tickets are being rapidly snapped up.
Golden Circle tickets have now all sold out and the Marcus Trescothick Pavilion Hospitality Packages are fully booked!
Although tickets and hospitality are selling fast, it’s still not too late.
Tickets for the concert and additional hospitality packages are still available, but make sure to book now in order to avoid disappointment!
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.
Premium Hospitality
Long Room Premium Hospitality – £210pp
Premium hospitality, without the formality.
Make a night of it with a stylish pre-show experience in the Long Room. Enjoy a welcome drink followed by a generous selection of premium buffet, grazing and bowl food in comfortable surroundings, with your own dedicated bar and hospitality service.
Then head out to the arena to enjoy Simply Red live under the summer sky.
Includes:
- Concert ticket
- On-pitch standing
- Priority access
- Welcome drink
- Two-course informal buffet
- Dedicated paid bar
- Reserved social seating (shared tables for parties of 8 or less)
- Access to the room throughout the performances.
Guest are welcome to view from the Long Room balcony but views may be restricted.
Private Box (Ian Botham Pavilion) – £4,500 for up to 18 guests
Your own private space for an unforgettable night.
Bring together clients, colleagues, friends or family and enjoy the exclusivity of your own private hospitality suite.
Your evening includes concert admission for up to 18 guests, a welcome drink, premium sharing and grazing food, dedicated hospitality service and your own private paid bar, giving your group a comfortable base from which to enjoy the occasion.
When it’s time for the show, head into the concert arena and experience Simply Red live.
Includes:
- Concert ticket
- On-pitch standing
- Priority access
- Welcome drink
- Premium sharing menu
- Stocked fridge (to be paid on the night)
- Dedicated service
Guests are welcome to view the performances from their box but please note views of the stage will be restricted.
Enhanced Experience
Stragglers Hospitality – £180pp
A relaxed and sociable way to enjoy Simply Red.
Begin your evening away from the crowds in the exclusive surroundings of Stragglers. Enjoy a welcome drink, generous premium grazing and informal dining, plus access to a dedicated bar before heading out to experience the concert.
Perfect for couples, friends and smaller groups looking to add a little extra comfort and indulgence to their night.
Includes:
- Concert ticket
- On-pitch standing
- Priority access
- Welcome drink
- Premium grazing menu
- Dedicated paid bar
- Access to the room throughout the performances
County Room Hospitality – £195pp
Enjoy premium access from the moment you arrive. Relax in the County Room with a welcome drink, informal dining and a dedicated bar before heading on to the pitch to experience Simply Red
Combining concert access with relaxed pre-show hospitality, this is a fantastic way to enjoy a very special summer evening at the Cooper Associates County Ground.
Includes:
- Concert ticket
- On-pitch standing
- Priority access
- Welcome drink
- One-course buffet
- Dedicated bar
- Relaxed, pre-show social space
- Access to the room throughout the performance
Joel’s Pre-Show Lounge – £140pp
Relax, eat, drink and soak up the atmosphere before the show.
Ease into your evening with early access to Joel’s, a relaxed private bar and lounge away from the main concert arena. Enjoy a welcome drink and generous informal food before making your way across the ground to join the crowd for the concert.
Ideal for guests who want somewhere comfortable to meet friends, enjoy a drink and make an occasion of the evening before the music begins.
Includes:
- Concert ticket
- On-pitch standing
- Priority access
- Dedicated space
- Dedicated bar
- Welcome drink, informal dining.
Please note there is no return to Joel’s once the performance has begun.
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BIG GREEN COACH
We’re delighted to have Big Green Coach on board as our official travel partner
Big Green Coach allows you to travel sustainably to Somerset Sounds with like-minded music fans.
Your sustainable coach will get you to the Cooper Associates County Ground’s official coach park before the music starts and then return to your pick up location after the headliners.
You won’t need to worry about leaving early for the last train, booking expensive hotels or being the designated driver.
Pick up locations are: Barnstaple, Bideford, Bournemouth (Interchange), Bristol (City Centre), Bristol Parkway, Cullompton, Dorchester, Exeter, Honiton, Newton Abbot, Paignton, Plymouth, Poole (Fleetsbridge), Tiverton, Torquay, Weston-super-mare (Worle Parkway) and Yeovil.
Guarantee your seat with the UK’s largest events travel company from £35.
