Simon May composed the themes for EastEnders, Howards’ Way, Trainer, Castaway, Animal Park, ITV Seoul Olympic Theme and Brat Camp. He also created the musical ‘Smike’ and hit songs ‘Every Loser Wins’ (Nick Berry no. 1 hit in UK), ‘Always There’ (Marti Webb), ‘More To Life’ (Cliff Richard), ‘Summer of My Life’ (Simon May), ‘More Than In Love’ (Kate Robbins) and also co-produced ‘Knock On Wood’ (Amii Stewart no.1 hit in USA).
Simon was a Choral Scholar at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, where he gained an M.A. Hons in French & German. He taught modern languages at Kingston Grammar School before signing to ATV Music as a professional songwriter.
Simon has received numerous awards and nominations for his music, including winning an Ivor Novello for 'Every Loser Wins' and three TRIC Awards for Best TV Theme for EastEnders, Howard's Way and Trainer.
Simon was a Choral Scholar at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, where he gained an M.A. Hons in French & German. He taught modern languages at Kingston Grammar School before signing to ATV Music as a professional songwriter.
Simon has received numerous awards and nominations for his music, including winning an Ivor Novello for 'Every Loser Wins' and three TRIC Awards for Best TV Theme for EastEnders, Howard's Way and Trainer.
In 2005 Simon co-wrote with Ben Robbins a number 1 hit song in Belgium. ‘Fragile Not Broken’ was performed by Natalie, the winner of the Belgian ‘Pop Idol’.
Simon currently enjoys a strong writing collaboration with Simon Lockyer and John Brant of Music On Screen.
Their different skills, ages and musical backgrounds have created a versatile team, which can handle any brief with inspiration and originality.
Simon also gives after dinner speeches and corporate seminars. Please go to Links page for more details.
Simon currently enjoys a strong writing collaboration with Simon Lockyer and John Brant of Music On Screen.
Their different skills, ages and musical backgrounds have created a versatile team, which can handle any brief with inspiration and originality.
Simon also gives after dinner speeches and corporate seminars. Please go to Links page for more details.
Films
'The Dawning', Irish drama (Hugh Grant / Anthony Hopkins)
'Caught in the Act' (Sara Crowe & Leslie Phillips).
"I'm In Love"sung by Ruby Turner from The Jewel of the Nile
William Shatner's 'A Twist In The Tale'
'Return To Treasure Island '
TV Drama
EastEnders (BBC1)
Howards' Way(BBC1)
Trainer, (BBC1)
Eldorado (BBC1)
Swiss Family Robinson (CLT/Disney Channel)
Adventures of Enid Blyton (Channel 5)
Secrets of Enid Blyton (Channel 5)
William Tell (Channel 5)
TV Themes
Seoul Olympic Theme (ITV/Channel 4)
Animal Park / Wild in Africa (BBC1/Endemol)
Food & Drink (BBC2/Bazal)
Holiday Programme (BBC1)
Don't Try This At Home (LWT)
Pet Rescue (Channel 4/Endemol )
The Tribe (Channel 5)
Garden Invaders (BBC1/Endemol)
Tell it to me straight (Channel 4/Topical TV)
TV Documentaries
Brat Camp (Channel 4/Twenty Twenty TV)
Castaway 2000 and 2007 (BBC1/Lion TV)
City Hospital (BBC 1/Topical TV)
Dealing With Dickinson (BBC 1/Twenty Twenty TV)
I Know What You Ate Last Summer (Ch 5 / 2020 TV)
The Search (BBC1)
Great Estates (Channel 4/Endemol)
Jobs For The Girls (BBC1)
Lion Country (BBC1/Endemol)
The Vet (BBC1)
Animal SOS (Carlton/Bazal)
Body Spies (BBC1/Bazal)
Hampton Court (Channel 4/Endemol)
Lakesiders (BBC1/Hart-Ryan)
Seaworld (Channel 5)
Hit Songs
Always There - Marti Webb
Anyone Can Fall In Love - Anita Dobson
Born With A Smile On My Face - Stephanie de Sykes
Every Loser Wins - Nick Berry (no. 1 U.K. Charts)
Howards' Way - Simon May Orchestra
I'm In Love - Ruby Turner
More Than In Love - Kate Robbins
More To Life - Cliff Richard
Summer Of My Life - Simon May
Library
KPM Music Library
Juice Music Library
Universal Publishing Production Music
'The Dawning', Irish drama (Hugh Grant / Anthony Hopkins)
'Caught in the Act' (Sara Crowe & Leslie Phillips).
"I'm In Love"sung by Ruby Turner from The Jewel of the Nile
William Shatner's 'A Twist In The Tale'
'Return To Treasure Island '
TV Drama
EastEnders (BBC1)
Howards' Way(BBC1)
Trainer, (BBC1)
Eldorado (BBC1)
Swiss Family Robinson (CLT/Disney Channel)
Adventures of Enid Blyton (Channel 5)
Secrets of Enid Blyton (Channel 5)
William Tell (Channel 5)
TV Themes
Seoul Olympic Theme (ITV/Channel 4)
Animal Park / Wild in Africa (BBC1/Endemol)
Food & Drink (BBC2/Bazal)
Holiday Programme (BBC1)
Don't Try This At Home (LWT)
Pet Rescue (Channel 4/Endemol )
The Tribe (Channel 5)
Garden Invaders (BBC1/Endemol)
Tell it to me straight (Channel 4/Topical TV)
TV Documentaries
Brat Camp (Channel 4/Twenty Twenty TV)
Castaway 2000 and 2007 (BBC1/Lion TV)
City Hospital (BBC 1/Topical TV)
Dealing With Dickinson (BBC 1/Twenty Twenty TV)
I Know What You Ate Last Summer (Ch 5 / 2020 TV)
The Search (BBC1)
Great Estates (Channel 4/Endemol)
Jobs For The Girls (BBC1)
Lion Country (BBC1/Endemol)
The Vet (BBC1)
Animal SOS (Carlton/Bazal)
Body Spies (BBC1/Bazal)
Hampton Court (Channel 4/Endemol)
Lakesiders (BBC1/Hart-Ryan)
Seaworld (Channel 5)
Hit Songs
Always There - Marti Webb
Anyone Can Fall In Love - Anita Dobson
Born With A Smile On My Face - Stephanie de Sykes
Every Loser Wins - Nick Berry (no. 1 U.K. Charts)
Howards' Way - Simon May Orchestra
I'm In Love - Ruby Turner
More Than In Love - Kate Robbins
More To Life - Cliff Richard
Summer Of My Life - Simon May
Library
KPM Music Library
Juice Music Library
Universal Publishing Production Music