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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 20h

Speaking to Chris Evans on Virgin Radio UK, Jim shares how it feels to be touring with Simple Minds after five decades together. Tickets for the band’s V Tour 2027 are on sale now: www.simpleminds.com

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Simple Minds performing their hit single 'Alive and Kicking' for #R2InThePark, first released in September 1985.

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Simple Minds are excited to share that 'Beginner Boys', the lead single from their upcoming album 'Sacrosanct', has been announced as BBC Radio 2's Record Of The Week.

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

To celebrate #NationalAlbumDay, Simple Minds' 1989 album 'Street Fighting Years' will release as a limited-edition 2LP on Green Transparent vinyl. Releases on October 17th, pre-order now: simpleminds.lnk.to/StreetFighti...

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The new music video for ‘Beginner Boys’, the lead single from Simple Minds’ upcoming album ‘Sacrosanct’, is out today. Watch it now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnJ1...

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Due to phenomenal demand, Simple Minds will be playing an extra date at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, UK on the 15th May 2027. Tickets for the V Tour are on sale now: www.simpleminds.com

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Celebrating five decades of Simple Minds. The V Tour comes to the UK and Europe in 2027. Tickets are on sale now: www.simpleminds.com

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Ahead of Simple Minds' headline performance at BBC Radio 2 in the Park this Sunday in Stirling, Jim will be appearing on the BBC Breakfast show tomorrow to discuss the new album ‘Sancrosanct’ and upcoming V Tour 2027. Tune in from 8:30am to watch live or catchup on BBC iPlayer.

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Extra show added! Simple Minds will be playing at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, Netherlands on 30th April and 1st May 2027 as part of their upcoming V Tour. General sale starts this Friday at 09:30am BST via the link below. www.simpleminds.com

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Special thanks to the creative talent behind the tour artwork! Design and artwork by Stuart Crouch Creative, and photography by Christophe Duron.

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Celebrating five decades of Simple Minds. The V Tour comes to Europe in 2027, featuring very special guests Level 42. Register for pre-sale access at simpleminds.com

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Simple Minds' brand new studio album Sacrosanct will be released on 29 January 2027 and is available to pre-order now on multiple formats at the link below. simpleminds.lnk.to/SacrosanctTW

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Celebrating five decades of Simple Minds. The V Tour comes to the UK and Ireland in 2027, featuring very special guest Gary Numan. Register for pre-sale access at simpleminds.com

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Celebrating five decades of Simple Minds. The V Tour comes to the UK and Europe in 2027, featuring very special guests Level 42 in Europe and Gary Numan in the UK and Ireland. Register for pre-sale access at www.simpleminds.com

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Simple Minds are thrilled to announce their brand new studio album ’Sacrosanct’. Released 29 January 2027. ‘Beginner Boys’, the first single from the album is out now! The band have also announced their UK and European dates for the V Tour 2027. For all the details go to simpleminds.com

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

‘Beginner Boys’ - the brand new single from Simple Minds. World Premiere on the Sara Cox Breakfast Show tomorrow morning on BBC Radio 2 from 8am BST. Pre-save the track here: simpleminds.lnk.to/BeginnerBoys

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Something is coming… Sign up to be the first to know: www.simpleminds.com

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Just three weeks to go until Simple Minds headline #R2InThePark in Stirling! If you could pick one song for the set, what would it be? Tickets are on sale now: bbc.co.uk/radio2inthep... 📸 Trent Barboza

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

44 years ago this month, Simple Minds released ‘Glittering Prize’, the second single from their era-defining album New Gold Dream ✨ Watch as the band perform it live at the Nuits de Fourvière Festival in 2024.

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Speaking to Greatest Hits Radio, Jim reflects on his dad coming to a Simple Minds concert for the first time.

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Tonight Simple Minds headline the Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony at the OVO Hydro, Glasgow. The band will return to Scotland later this year to headline #R2InThePark in Stirling on the 13th September! Tickets on sale now: www.bbc.co.uk/radio2inthep...

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Simple Minds are happy to announce they will headline the Closing Ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The event will take place on Sunday August 2 at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, marking the official end of the 11-day multi-sport event. Tickets: glasgow2026.tmtickets.co.uk/EDP/Event/In...

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

"Simple Minds just naturally had this dimension in our music." Experience it live when the band return to Australia and New Zealand for the V Tour 2027. Tickets are on sale now: www.simpleminds.com/tour/

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

This week in 1985, Simple Minds took to the stage at Live Aid, the landmark concert that brought the world together to help fight famine in Ethiopia. Photo by Anton Corbijn

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Happy birthday to the one and only Jim Kerr!

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

"Stay until your love is..." 'Alive and Kicking' live from the Radio 2 Piano Room. See Simple Minds headline #R2InThePark in Stirling on Sunday 13 September.

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Simple Minds’ 1985 album, Once Upon A Time, is now available to pre-order as an exclusive Blu-ray audio edition, featuring an immersive Dolby Atmos Mix by original co-producer Bob Clearmountain, alongside other content. www.thesdeshop.com/products/sim...

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Australia & New Zealand, Simple Minds are heading your way next year. 🇦🇺🇳🇿 The band will bring the V Tour 2027 to arenas across both countries with special guest Gary Numan. Tickets on sale now: www.simpleminds.com/tour/ Photos by Trent Barboza

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

3 years ago today, 'Solstice Kiss' was released as a single from Direction of the Heart. Pick up the limited edition yellow and black marble vinyl: store.simpleminds.com/product/117228

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

In June 1988, Simple Minds took the stage at Wembley Stadium for the historic Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute.

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Jim has contributed to a new three-part Channel 4 documentary series, Free Nelson Mandela. If you're in the UK, you can watch the full documentary on Channel 4 via the link below. www.channel4.com/programmes/f...

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

This month in 2017, Simple Minds released their BBC Music In Concert performance of Acoustic Live, filmed at London’s Hackney Empire as part of the BBC Radio 2 In Concert series.

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Tickets are on sale now for the Simple Minds V Tour 2027 shows in Australia and New Zealand, featuring very special guest Gary Numan. www.simpleminds.com/tour/

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The presale is now live for the Simple Minds V Tour 2027 dates in Australia and New Zealand, featuring very special guest Gary Numan. If you've already signed up, your presale access is now available. General sale starts Friday 19 June at 9am local time.

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Simple Minds return to Australia and New Zealand for their V Tour 2027 to celebrate five decades of music, with very special guest Gary Numan. Sign up now for presale access: daltours.cc/SM27

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Simple Minds will be headlining #R2InThePark Stirling on the 13th September! 🧡 www.bbc.co.uk/radio2inthep...

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

AUSTRALIA + NEW ZEALAND…. Simple Minds Live 2027 - Sign up to be the first to hear daltours.cc/SM27

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

This is who we are and what we do…the prism through which we try to make sense of the world - JK

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Released in May 1987, Live in the City of Light captures the energy of the Once Upon a Time world tour, documenting a special era for the band and going straight to No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart. Listen to the Simple Minds Live playlist on Spotify: bit.ly/SimpleMindsL...

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

'See the Lights' was released on this day in 1991. "In some ways I feel that this is one of our best ever songs. It has a great mixture of deep darkness yet ultimately compelling light within its words and melody" - Jim

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Speaking to VH1 in 1995, Jim and Charlie reflect on the impact of punk in forming Simple Minds.

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

A standout from Sparkle in the Rain, 'Book of Brilliant Things' remains a live favourite that captures the power of knowledge and self-discovery. What books have had the biggest impact on you?

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

"They say this is the time and place, they call street fighting years." Simple Minds released their eighth studio album Street Fighting Years on this day in 1989.

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

📍 Rock Werchter, 2025 Photos by Trent Barboza

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Cherisse and Sarah talk backstage in Glasgow during the 2022 tour 📹

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Back in 1985 this week, ‘Don’t You (Forget About Me)’ broke into the UK Top 10 at No.7. Last year marked its 40th anniversary, and finally made its way onto Once Upon A Time for a special edition release. 📹 The Jonathan Ross Show

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Simple Minds released their debut album Life in a Day this week in 1979.

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

"Wherever you are that night, this is the only night on Earth." - Jim Stay up to date with all the latest news, releases and live announcements from Simple Minds. Sign up to the official newsletter: simpleminds.com/newsletter/

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Join us in wishing a happy birthday to the wonderful Sarah Brown! Photo by @toddevision.bsky.social

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