Craig Sherwood, a much-loved husband, father and respected production manager, passed away on 16th June, after a short and courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Australia and later making his home in the UK, Craig lived a life full of travel, music, and adventure. Affectionately nicknamed ‘Vlad the Impaler’, he was known for his fierce organisation, sharp wit and ability to keep even the most chaotic tours running on time.
Over the years, he worked with bands including Siouxsie and the Banshees, Depeche Mode, Foreigner, Spear of Destiny, and many more, leaving his mark on festivals and events.
Craig was to see out his career with Hurts and Louis Tomlinson, with whom he worked for more than a decade.
To his colleagues who became his friends, he was more than a manager – he was a steady hand, a wise guide, and a kind friend who made people feel safe and supported wherever they were in the world. Away from the stage lights, Craig was a man of habits and passions that made him unmistakably himself. A double espresso in hand, dressed in his signature black with square-toed boots, he carried both style and presence wherever he went.
A lover of history, he held a deep fascination with Tamerlane, the 14th Century Medieval Mongol Conqueror, and filled his shelves with books that fed his ever-restless mind. Though he travelled widely, one journey he dreamed of was to Samarkand in Uzbekistan, to visit Tamerlane’s tomb, but sadly, never made it.
Craig leaves behind his wife Dawn, his stepdaughter Naomi, and his children Rosie and Kim Sherwood.
Friends and colleagues from across the world remember him as a legend in his field, a generous companion, and a man whose presence always lifted those around him. His light will be missed though one imagines somewhere, he’s still keeping everything (and everyone) running to time.
