My memory of the 90s is a little hazy, but I'm pretty sure I first met Simon at Radio 1's 30th birthday party in Kensal Rise. He was with his good friend Nihal Arthanayake and I think the pair of them might have been DJing that evening. Nihal and I were working for Shabs at Media Village at the time. I didn't know anyone at the party other than Matthew Bannister, who was understandably busy, so whilst Nihal went and worked the room I fell in with Simon. He was warm and natural and just seemed to exude good company. I was certainly grateful to him for making time for me when he could have been far more aloof. We stayed in touch via Simon's dad Denis, who was brought in to Media Village to save the company. MV's accounts were in a state due to a trusted, but it turns out, incompetent bookkeeper. Denis was unflappable and dependable. He became something of a fixture over the next couple of years, even DJing at the Christmas party, swapping his regulation, grey suit, grey shirt and grey tie for a grey short-sleeved shirt. Again I remember chatting to Simon at the party and enjoying being around him. When I went freelance in 2004 I called Denis and asked if he would be interested in helping with my personal accounts. He agreed, and we have been working together for the last 17 years. During that time he would tell me about Simon's adventures in the music industry, particularly with the Sisters of Mercy, one of my favourite bands. Last year I was looking for an interviewee for 5 News to discuss the challenges Brexit might bring for touring artists. Simon invited us round to his flat and gave a brilliant interview. It was great to catch up with him and hear about his work, particularly putting together the Kaiser Chiefs gig at Elland Road. He was the same old Simon, chatty, obliging and great company. I will miss him and his family, friends and the music industry will miss a genuine, warm, dedicated, friendly, thoroughly professional and helpful man. I am so sorry you left us so soon, Simon.