Simple Minds Tour Dates and Upcoming Concerts
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On tour
Yes
Followers
314,246
Category
Electronic Rock, Rock, Electronic, Pop
Concerts
Jun
18
Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Scarborough
Tickets
Jun
19
Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod
Llangollen
Tickets
Jun
20
Dreamland
Margate
Tickets
Jun
22
The Wyldes
Bude
Tickets
Jun
23
Isle of Wight Festival 2024
Newport
Tickets
Jun
27
Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone
Rome
Tickets
Jun
28
Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone
Rome
Tickets
Jun
30
Rotonda Paolo Pinto
Bari
Tickets
Jul
01
Piazza Garibaldi
Senigallia
Tickets
Jul
04
Piazza Sordello di Mantova
Mantova
Tickets
Jul
12
Festival de Nîmes 2024
Nîmes
Tickets
Jul
22
Auditorio Starlite
Playa Duque Marbella
Tickets
Jul
26
Teatro del Generalife
Granada
Tickets
Jul
27
Concert Music Festival
Chiclana De La Frontera
Tickets
Jul
29
Campo pequeno
Lisboa
Tickets
Jul
30
Super Bock Arena - Pavilhão Rosa Mota
Porto
Tickets
Aug
03
Strandbad Biel
Nidau
Tickets
Aug
04
THEATRE DE PLEIN AIR - PARC EXPO
Colmar
Tickets
Aug
10
Strandbad Biel
Nidau
Tickets
About Simple Minds
Formed in 1977 by Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill, Simple Minds (hailing from Glasgow, Scotland) were previously known as Johnny And The Self Abusers. Under that name they released one single (Saints And Sinners) and played various live shows between February and November 1977 before they changed their name to Simple Minds.
Simple Minds initially signed to Arista who recorded and released their first three albums. The musical changes Simple Minds went through in these first three albums shows how diverse their song range is. Tracks to compare would be Chelsea Girl, their first single with hints of Johnny And The Self Abusers, and I Travel an almost disco sounding track.
Virgin Records saw the potential in the band and in 1981 signed them up. The first release on Virgin was a double album, but released as two single albums - Sons and Fascination and Sister Feelings Call.
They first found noteable success with New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84), which is still regarded as their best album by some fans.
They have had great commercial success in Europe and across the world since then (in the 80's and early 90's they sold 30 million albums worldwide). In the United States, however, they are known primarily for Don't You (Forget About Me) which was used in the soundtrack to the film the breakfast club and went to number one. Ironically it is one of few songs recorded by the band that they didn't write themselves.
In 1985 Once Upon a Time yielded a string of worldwide hit singles, (Alive and Kicking, Sanctify Yourself and Ghostdancing) leading to playing bigger arenas and supporting Amnesty International with donations from record sales.
Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill remain the core of the band to this day, with Andy Gillespie (keyboards), Mel Gaynor (drums) and Eddie Duffy (bass) supporting. Other members of the band: Michael Mac Neil (keyboards), Derek Forbes (Bass) and John Giblin (Bass).
They have maintained a strong fan base world-wide and their album Black and White 050505 received critical acclaim on its release in September 2005, although it is unlikely to secure a release in the United States.
Jim Kerr was married to Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders in 1984 (divorced 1992). They have one child, Yasmin Paris Kerr (1985). He was subsequently married to actress Patsy Kensit in 1992 (divorced, 1996) with whom he had a son, James Kerr (born, 1993).
Discography:
Life in a Day - 1979
Reel to Real Cacophony - 1979
Empires and Dance - 1980
Sons and Fascination - 1981
Sister Feelings Call - 1981
Celebration - 1982
New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) - 1982
Sparkle in the Rain - 1984
Once Upon a Time - 1985
Live in the City of Light - 1987
Street Fighting Years - 1989
Real Life - 1991
Glittering Prize 81/92 - 1992
Good News From the Next World - 1995
Neapolis - 1998
Neon Lights - 2001
The Best of Simple Minds - 2001
Cry - 2002
Early Gold - 2003
Black and White 050505 - 2005
Black and White Live - 2006
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Genres
Electronic Rock, Rock, Electronic, Pop
Band members
Ged Grimes, Sarah Brown, Jim Kerr, Cherisse Osie, Charlie Burchill, Gordy Goudie
Photos
What fans are saying
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Die Kapelle hat sich sichtlich Mühe gegeben, aber entweder ist der Mischer unfähig oder die Akustik der Halle ist zumindest ganz hinten besch...
Viel zu laut und nur Mitten - nix Bass.
Das war leider kein Genuß.
Messe und Congress Centrum Halle Münsterland
Münster, Germany
May 13, 2022
Eric
Actually saw them at the Pabst theater in Milwaukee and we had some much fun ! They are so personable and interact a ton with their fans. We have VIP tickets and it’s was the bomb
The Chicago Theatre
Chicago, IL
Nov 06, 2018
Christine
OMG they were AMAZING. Love Love Love Simple Minds. We stood up for the whole show and it was fantastic - the vibe was exhilarating . Wish I was going tonight as well.
Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Hindmarsh, Australia
Feb 15, 2024
Denise
Amazing gig! Was not privileged enough to be able to afford to see them in my younger days, but seriously well worth the wait.
Amazing, brilliant performers and the content sung was never ending.
OVO Hydro
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Apr 08, 2022
Paco
Very nice concert, Jim Kerr sounds like before 2000, a beautiful voice. The band sound is steady. Sound tuning/balance between bandmembers not always wright. Are all the synths sounds played by keyboardplayer?
Ziggo Dome
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Apr 20, 2022
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Simple Minds Tour Cities
Porto, Portugal
Mantova, Italy
Granada, Spain
Scarborough, United Kingdom
Rome, Italy
Margate, United Kingdom
Bari, Italy
Nidau, Switzerland
Senigallia, Italy
Llangollen, United Kingdom
Bude, United Kingdom
Nîmes, France
Newport, United Kingdom
Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain
Playa Duque Marbella, Spain
Colmar, France
Lisbon, Portugal
Frequently Asked Questions About Simple Minds
Concerts & Tour Date Information
Is Simple Minds on tour?
Yes, Simple Minds is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming
Simple Minds concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Simple Minds tour
is scheduled for 19 dates across 17 cities. Get
information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2024-2025 with Hypebot.
How many upcoming tour dates is Simple Minds scheduled to play?
Simple Minds is scheduled to play 19 shows between 2024-2025. Buy
concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
When does the Simple Minds tour start?
Simple Minds’s tour starts Jun 18, 2024 and ends on Aug 10, 2024.
They will play 17 cities; their most recent concert was held in
Scarborough at Scarborough Open Air Theatre and their next upcoming concert
will be in Mantova at Piazza Sordello di Mantova.
What venues is Simple Minds performing at?
As part of the Simple Minds tour, Simple Minds is scheduled to play across the following
venues and cities:
2024 Tour Dates:
Jun 18 - Scarborough,
United Kingdom @ Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Jun 19 - Llangollen,
Wales @ Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod
Jun 20 - Margate,
United Kingdom @ Dreamland
Jun 22 - Bude,
United Kingdom @ The Wyldes
Jun 23 - Newport,
England @ Isle of Wight Festival
Jun 27 - Rome,
Italy @ Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone
Jun 28 - Rome,
Italy @ Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone
Jun 30 - Bari,
Italy @ Rotonda Paolo Pinto
Jul 01 - Senigallia,
Italy @ Piazza Garibaldi
Jul 04 - Mantova,
Italy @ Piazza Sordello di Mantova
Jul 12 - Nîmes,
30 @ ARENES DE NIMES
Jul 22 - Playa Duque Marbella,
Spain @ Auditorio Starlite
Jul 26 - Granada,
Spain @ Teatro del Generalife
Jul 27 - Chiclana De La Frontera,
AN @ Concert Music Festival
Jul 29 - Lisboa,
Lisboa @ Campo pequeno
Jul 30 - Porto,
Porto @ Super Bock Arena - Pavilhão Rosa Mota
Aug 03 - Nidau,
BE @ Strandbad Biel
Aug 04 - Colmar,
68 @ THEATRE DE PLEIN AIR - PARC EXPO
Aug 10 - Nidau,
BE @ Strandbad Biel