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Simon Poole is an Ivor Novello and multi award winning composer, sound designer, producer, and audio director specializing in interactive audio.

A graduate of The Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, Simon is currently audio director at Red Thread Games, and has many critically acclaimed video game titles under his belt such as the BAFTA winning My Child Lebensborn, Dreamfall The Longest Journey, Age of Conan Hyborian Adventures, The Secret World, Lego Minifigures Online, The Park, Dreamfall Chapters, and the “Fjord Noir” mystery Draugen.

Simon’s goal is to deliver breathtaking audio experiences that engage the audience and enhance the story.

With over 20 years experience in the audio industry, and expert in all elements of the interactive audio pipeline, from concept to final mix, Simon is a key member of each and every team he is a part of, bridging the gap between the director’s artistic vision and the final technical realization.

In addition to his hands-on work as a composer and sound designer, Simon also teaches and gives talks about all things interactive audio related at various universities and conferences internationally, and is a part of Help Musicians Co-Pilot scheme, mentoring young and aspiring composers in the early stages of their careers.

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Honours & Awards

  • Ivor Novello Awards 2020 - Winner Best Original Video Game Score - Draugen

  • Nordic Game Awards 2020 - Nominated for Best Audio - Moons of Madness

  • Norwegian Game Awards 2020 - Winner Best Audio - Draugen

  • BAFTA Games Awards 2019 - Winner Game Beyond Entertainment - My Child Lebensborn

  • Norwegian Game Awards 2017 - Winner Best Audio - Dreamfall Chapters

  • Nordic Game Awards 2016 - Nominated for Best Audio - The Park

  • Norwegian Game Awards 2016 - Winner Best Audio - The Park

  • Develop Awards 2015 - Nominated for Audio Accomplishment - Dreamfall Chapters

  • Music & Sound Awards 2015 - Nominated for Best Original Music in a Video Game - Dreamfall Chapters

  • Music & Sound Awards 2012 - Nominated for Best Original Music in a Video Game - The Secret World

  • Music & Sound Awards 2012 - Winner Best Sync/Use of existing music in a Trailer or Promo - The Secret World