Simon Shackleton

Simon Shackleton's visionary and emotive blends of sound and groove are the culmination of his remarkable career as a composer, musician, and DJ. He began as a classical music student and advanced to touring worldwide with the live band Lunatic Calm before performing at renowned festivals as Elite Force and Simon Shackleton.

Simon's impressive resume features iconic music compositions for film, television, and commercials, coupled with an acute understanding of music production in all forms. He creates music that moves giant sound systems and dance floors while also ensuring compatibility with handheld devices.

As a sought-after composer, Simon has created music-to-picture for major Hollywood movies, including The Matrix and Spiderman, and video games like Motorstorm and FIFA. He's also a master of sound design for immersive installations and VR environments, having developed his own algorithmic program to generate music.

Simon, who founded and managed three award-winning record labels, has mentored several recording artists who went on to have successful careers. He is currently preparing for a series of European shows in 2023 and developing an immersive live experience called "State of Flux," set to debut in 2024. His passion, curiosity, and dedication to music remain as strong as ever as he continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in music production.