SJM Concerts director Chris York passes at 55
The live industry has come out in force to pay tribute to the award-winning UK promoter, who has died following a long illness
News By James Hanley | 25 July 2024
SJM Concerts director Chris York, one of the UK’s leading and most respected promoters, has died aged 55 following a long illness. In a statement, SJM said it was “deeply saddened” at news of his passing.
SJM Concerts director Chris York, one of the UK’s leading and most respected promoters, has died aged 55 following a long illness.
In a statement, SJM said it was “deeply saddened” at news of his passing. York joined the Manchester-based company in 1993, forming a “solid and unshakeable partnership and friendship” with founder Simon Moran.
“We have lost a leader, a mentor a force of nature and a friend,” says the firm. “His loss will be felt keenly by all the staff at the company and by many industry professionals…
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