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Widely popular Scottish art rock outfit, Simple Minds found huge fame in the 1980s, best known for their breakthrough hit single, "Don't You (Forget About Me)" which established the act on both sides of the Atlantic.

Finding influence from the likes of Roxy Music and U2, Simple Minds formed out of the remnants of Glaswegian punk group, Johnny and the Self-Abusers, with guitarist Charlie Burchill and singer Jim Kerr joining forces with bassist Derek Frobes, drummer Brian McGee and keyboardist Mick McNeil in 1978. The band's initial releases moved between dense art-pop ("Life in a Day") to the experimental-leaning "Reel to Real Cacophony," to Euro-disco influenced "Empires and Dance." With "Sons and Fascination" and "Sister Feelings Call," they streamlined their sound into more accessible pop, before finding significant chart success with "New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)."

However, it was with the 1985 hit single, "Don't You (Forget About Me)" that Simple Minds found international success. Despite its success, topping the American charts, Simple Minds decided not to feature the single on their next album, "Once Upon a Time," due to Kerr's dislike of the song's lyrics. The album was still a success, breaking into the US Top Ten and becoming certified Gold.

Simple Minds failed to build on the momentum of their last album, with the overtly political "Street Fighting Years' failing to meet its success. Personnel changes after the more straightforward "Real Life" threw the band's future into question yet Kerr and Burchill managed to persevere and breathe new life into the act. 1995's "Good News From The Next World" gained moderate airplay support, with a short North American tour shortly after yet they were unable to restore their previous energies.

Into the new millennium, Simple Minds had found a new enthusiasm of sorts, releasing the cover album, "Neon Lights," which covered the likes of Patti Smith, Neil Young and David Bowie. New material appeared a year later with "Cry," followed by "Our Secrets Are the Same" in 2003, which helped to reignite interest in the band. Several reissues and two more albums of new material, "Black and White" (2005) and "Graffiti Soul" (2009) maintained the band's relevance, prompting a global tour and festival appearances. 2014's "Big Music" found critical acclaim with their well-crafted pop, debuting at number 12 on the UK Albums Chart.

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I had to see Simple Minds in concert just because their song "Don't You Forget About Me" from "The Breakfast Club" was such a pivotal point in my young life. I heard that song as a child, and bought their albums throughout the years listening hard for the next lesson that I needed to learn from them.

I enjoyed their brand of 80s music just because it wasn't the typical bubble gum pop type stuff that was out at the time. Their music was more timeless, like a progressive rock that could stand along side Tears for Fears and Depeche Mode. The concert was something I will be forever grateful for having the opportunity to attend. The audience had a fair representation for all walks of life and all ages. The music was well appreciated by everyone in attendance and there as much dancing and singing to accompany the performance. While some of their music may have a moody feel, the overall emotion the audience got was enjoyment and happiness.

The music of Simple Minds has a purity to it that allows for some of the derogatory subjects that they address in their songs. Hopefully Simple Minds will continue to inspire future generations.

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Scottish rockers Simple Minds first formed almost forty years ago. After struggling to achieve commerciality during their first releases, they scored a string of number one albums in the UK during the 80's and recorded a huge international hit entitled 'Don't You Forget About Me' for the soundtrack to cult film 'The Breakfast Club'.

This took the band touring around the world and the lessons they learned during this time are still evident in their stage show. Now a frequenter of the UK festival circuit, Simple Minds hold a great notion of nostalgia and their music really resonates with a great deal of the audience. They still choose to delight fans with the favourites such as 'Glittering Prize' and 'Promised You A Miracle' which cause huge singalong from the baying crowds.

Great showmen to this day, the band are able to conduct their instruments whilst still whipping the crowds into frenzy before perfect renditions of 'Alive And Kicking'. The crowd erupts in cheers for 'Don't You Forget About Me' and the anthemic 80's tones sound just as wonderful as you would imagine.

Just saw Simple Minds at the Beacon, NYC, 10/2/18. What a thrill!!! I had waited so long (too long) to see the group who I have LOVED since the early 1980's. They were FANTASTIC!!! They performed all of my favorites (Promised You a Miracle, Love Song, New Gold Dream 81,82,83,84 and many others). I was lucky to be in the 3rd row (wish I had purchased tix for the 1st row!), and could see how wonderful Jim Kerr was interacting with the audience.

It is great to see when musicians actually show how they enjoy doing what they do and appreciate their fans.

Although I am not so healthy, and my feet go painfully numb after a half hour of standing, I forced myself to stand and dance for the whole show. It was worth it!!

I'm thinking of calling out sick tomorrow and going up to Boston to catch them again! Or maybe D.C. this weekend! I am so happy I got to have seen them now but I'm also sad because I don't know when it will happen again. I really hope they return to NYC again soon, or that I will be in Europe whenever they are touring again.

The Simple Minds concert in Barcelona was simply sensational.

I was dubious around how they could translate their rock/pop hits into an acoustic set, but it was extremely well done.

The band played the majority of their hits and even did some covers of David Bowie and Prince, which were excellent.

KT Tunstall as support was a great fit, and I'm also a fan. Her set was short, but she later joined the band for a couple of encore songs.

I have seen the band several times in Barcelona at different venues and the acoustic venue was pretty special. It was relatively intimate with around 1200-1500 and all with great views of the stage.

I travelled from Mallorca for the gig and wasn't disappointed.

Had waited so many years to see Simple Minds, so was excited to see them at the SF Masonic. Venue was great, perfect sightlines from nearly every seat.

Sadly, was soo, so disappointed that the drummer did not play original drum lines ("Promised You a Miracle" was really drab without its signature drumming), and most of the songs were just, well, flat. Don't think it was the acoustics in the venue, but rather a very muddy mix, and few songs had the clean/clear/punchy sound of the originals.

Showman Jim Kerr was enjoying himself, and the backup singer was perfect, but we ended up leaving before New Gold Dream (my favorite), preferring to listen to it on Spotify so as not to hear an inert, live version...

My 12th concert with Simple Minds and it was nice to see them live again. Had a little problem with hearing Jim Kerr's voice at the beginning of the concert but it became better. I'm always pleased to see simple minds but this concert was not among the best ones, not only because of the "sound problems" but also because the setlist was a bit confusing in my opinion. I will still rate this concert 7/10, i love Jim Kerr's energy on the stage, Mel Gaynor's awesome sound on the drums and Charlie Burchill's amazing repertoire in ways of playing the guitar.... I'm allready looking foward to see them again....

Simply put,it was one of the best nights for my daughter, wife and myself at a concert. Jim Kerr put it all out there for us. The band played great. We had a meet and greet as well and the band was so down to earth. They signed a Setlist special for my daughter for her birthday. They played all their big hits from old to new. Not only did Jim hold our hands during a few songs, they put the mic to me during Sanctify Yourself for me to sing.. It was purely amazing the performance and connection they have with their fans.

What an amazing show! These guys know how to party! Simple Minds played two sets that equaled out to about 23 songs. There was a good mix of old and new. They had us screaming and dancing along with them. They were really great. The venue was nice too. Not too big and not too small. Staff st venue were really helpful too! Casey was the guy who told us what to do and where to go during the meet and greet and he was really pleasant..! Great job simple Minds

Simple Minds last night @ Coventry Butts Park. You can't beat the good old 80's songs from them.Don't you forget about me. My stepson brought us the tickets for his Dad's 50th birthday,as he knew how much we like Simple Minds. I've now seen Simple Minds twice & my husband Simon Harris 3 times. Well worth seeing. Pretenders is another great group from our generation. Get them to Peterborough Cambridgeshire & Northamptonshire.

I’ve loved Simple Minds for over 30 years, had Sister feelings call in vinyl & last nights show was a big deal for me, I still listen to them at work all the time.

Loved the show! Good for them for being so generous with a 3 hour show! Got guitar picks from the band so I’m super excited.

The drummer is a beast! All musicians were top! Had a blast & will always remember it.

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Simple Minds announce 2024 UK and Ireland tour

Dates for Australia and New Zealand were also confirmed recently

Simple Minds have shared details of a UK and Ireland tour next spring.

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The Scottish band have announced the new leg of their ‘Global Tour 2024′ following the recent news of dates in Australia and New Zealand next year.

It follows last year’s ’40 Years Of Hits Tour’ and will be their biggest overall tour since 1985.

Tickets for the UK and Ireland shows go on general sale from 9am BST this Friday (September 8) here .

The UK and Ireland leg of Simple Minds’ tour kicks off at Leeds’ First Direct Arena on March March. It’s followed by eight more UK shows (minus an Ireland show at Dublin’s 3Arena), culminating in a hometown concert at Glasgow’s The OVO Hydro on March 29.

Singer Jim Kerr said: “Concerts are the life blood of Simple Minds, it’s where we and our audience come alive and energised through music. Four decades on from when we first set out, this global tour will demonstrate that Simple Minds are still alive and kicking!”

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More shows throughout the rest of the world will be announced soon. See the full list of tour dates announced so far via the band’s website .

Simple Minds ‘Global Tour 2024’ UK and Ireland dates:

MARCH 2023 15 – Leeds, First Direct Arena 16 – Manchester, AO Arena 18 – Dublin, 3Arena 19 – Belfast, SSE Arena 21 – London, The O2 Arena 23 – Birmingham, Utilita Arena Birmingham 24 – Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena Nottingham 26 – Bournemouth, Bournemouth International Centre 27 – Cardiff, Utilita Arena Cardiff 29 – Glasgow, The OVO Hydro

Last year Simple Minds released their 19th album, ‘ Direction Of The Heart ‘, which was a follow-up to 2018’s ‘Walk Between Worlds’.

Meanwhile, it was reported last summer that the band had sold their “key music interests” to major label BMG , giving the label the publishing rights to more than 240 of their songs.

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Simple Minds reveal 2024 UK tour dates with special guests Del Amitri

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4 Sep 2023, 09:46

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Simple Minds are hitting the road next year, and they are taking fellow Scots Del Amitri with them as support on their UK leg.

The run of shows will make up part of a global tour. They will kick off in Leeds on 15th March, followed by Manchester the next night. After a show in Dublin on 18th March, they will visit Belfast on the 19th, before a big show at London’s O2 on the 21st. 

Birmingham follows on the 23rd March, then Nottingham the next day. After that, they will play Bournemouth on 26th March, followed by Cardiff the next night and Glasgow on the 29th. See the full list of UK and Ireland dates and venues at the foot of the page.

Details for the rest of the globe have yet to be announced.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the band wrote: “Simple Minds are thrilled to announce the UK & Irish leg of their 2024 Global Tour with special guests Del Amitri! More shows throughout the rest of the world will be announced soon. Tickets will go on general sale at 9am BST on Friday, September 8th.”

Simple Minds released their most recent album, Direction Of The Heart, last year. Meanwhile, Del Amitri’s last album was Fatal Mistakes in 2021. 

Here are the UK & Ireland tour dates:

Fri March 15 2024 - Leeds, First Direct Arena

Sat March 16 2024 - Manchester AO Arena

Mon March 18 2024 - Dublin, 3 Arena

Tue March 19 2024 - Belfast, SSE Arena Belfast

Thu March 21 2024 - London, O2 Arena

Sat March 23 2024 - Birmingham, Utilita Arena

Sun March 24 2024 - Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena

Tue March 26 2024 - Bournemouth, BIC

Wed March 27 2024 - Cardiff, Utilita Arena Cardiff

Fri March 29 2024 - Glasgow, OVO Hydro

You can hear plenty of Simple Minds and Del Amitri on Virgin Radio 80s Plus .

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Simple Minds announce UK and Ireland leg of Global Tour 2024

Simple Minds are returning to stages across the UK and Ireland for the spring 2024 leg of their ‘Global Tour’.

Following the huge success of 2022’s ‘40 Years Of Hits Tour’ and the band’s recent Top 10 LP, ‘ Direction Of The Heart ’, the group will play a run of arena dates launching March 15 in Leeds and playing through March 29 in Glasgow. 

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“Concerts are the lifeblood of Simple Minds, it’s where we and our audience come alive and energised through music,” says frontman Jim Kerr. “Four decades on from when we first set out, this global tour will demonstrate that Simple Minds are still alive and kicking!” 

Simple Minds are thrilled to announce the UK & Irish leg of their 2024 Global Tour with special guests Del Amitri! More shows throughout the rest of the world will be announced soon. Tickets will go on general sale at 9am BST on Friday, September 8th: https://t.co/MYznAYT3Ps pic.twitter.com/fiH6hv3DBb — Simple Minds (@simplemindscom) September 4, 2023

As already announced, prior to their UK and Ireland tour, Simple Minds will headline the ‘Summer Concert Tour’ in New Zealand – performing in Taupo, Hamilton and Gibbston – and Australia’s Red ‘Hot Summer Tour’, playing Mornington, Rochford Winery, Sandstone and Kings Park.  

More shows throughout the rest of the world will be announced soon. 

Tickets go on sale September 8.

The full list of dates is below. 

15 – First Direct Arena, Leeds          

16 – AO Arena, Manchester                                                   

18 – 3Arena, Dublin                 

19 – SSE Arena, Belfast                

21 – The O2, London                                                   

23 – Utilita Arena, Birmingham                  

24 – Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham                                                                         

26 – International Centre, Bournemouth             

27 – Utilita Arena, Cardiff              

29 – The OVO Hydro, Glasgow 

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The Scottish group have lined up arena shows in Leeds, Dublin, Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham, Bournemouth, Glasgow Cardiff and London, where they’ll headline The O2, during March.

Support will come from Del Amitri. Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday (8 September).

Prior to their UK and Ireland tour, Simple Minds will headline the Summer Concert Tour in New Zealand – performing in Taupo, Hamilton and Gibbston – and Australia’s Red Hot Summer Tour, playing Mornington, Rochford Winery, Sandstone and Kings Park.

More shows throughout the rest of the world will be announced soon.

“Concerts are the life blood of Simple Minds,” says frontman Jim Kerr. “It’s where we and our audience come alive and energised through music. Four decades on from when we first set out, this global tour will demonstrate that Simple Minds are still alive and kicking!”

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Simple Minds – Global Tour 2024 dates March

15           Leeds                First Direct Arena

16           Manchester      AO Arena

18           Dublin               3Arena

19           Belfast               SSE Arena

21           London              The O2 Arena

23           Birmingham     Utilita Arena Birmingham

24           Nottingham      Motorpoint Arena Nottingham

26           Bournemouth  Bournemouth International Centre

27           Cardiff              Utilita Arena Cardiff

29           Glasgow           The OVO Hydro

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