SimG Records

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SimG Records
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Parent companySimG Productions
Founded2009
FounderSimon Greiff
Genre New musical theatre
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Official website simgproductions.com

SimG Records is an independent record label, dedicated to the promotion of new musical theatre and new writers to the British audience. It was founded by London-based director/producer Simon Greiff in 2009. Its affiliate company, SimG Productions showcases new work on stage, in concerts, cabarets, plays and on CD. In 2014, SimG Records releases were nominated for seven Broadway World Album Awards.

Contents

Critical Praise for SimG Founder, Simon Greiff

Mark Shenton of The Stage wrote, "Simon Greiff does more individually to support new writers than just about anyone in British Theatre."

Albums

Original Cast Recording

Studio Cast Recording

Concept Recording

Composer/Lyricist Recording

West End Vocalists

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