Simon Ellis

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Simon Ellis is an in-house songwriter and music producer employed by 19 Entertainment who began his music career as a member of the band Ellis, Beggs and Howard which led him to being the musical director of various bands in the United Kingdom and world tours such as East 17 and the Spice Girls. Working with the Spice Girls led to meeting Simon Fuller and 19 Entertainment. Ellis' first hit was the S Club 7 song "Two in a Million". He continued to have success with S Club 7 and was nominated for an Ivor Novello award for best song for "Never Had A Dream Come True" and "Don't Stop Movin'". Don't Stop Movin went on to win a BRIT Award for Best Song and ITV Record of the Year 2001.

Simon (from Bradford) was a graphic arts student In Preston lancs. circa 1982 he formed the new romantic band "develt" with geoff kellett (vocals and bass) and nick dias on guitar/vox. one video was made. the song was called "start all over again". all three musicians moved to london where simon recorded demos with geoff and nick. It was after that.... simon joined nick beggs and austin howard, and subsequently formed ellis, beggs, and howard.

Simon was Musical Director on the 2008 'Return Of The Spice Girls' sell out world tour.