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

Speaking to Sara Cox for BBC Radio 2, Jim reveals the origins of Simple Minds' new single 'Beginner Boys'. Listen to the track now: simpleminds.lnk.to/BeginnerBoysLT

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Simple Minds lighting up Stirling Castle last month with their new single 'Beginner Boys' from the forthcoming album 'Sacrosanct', which releases on January 29th 2027. To see the band live on the V Tour 2027, tickets are available here: www.simpleminds.com

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Watch the new music video for 'Beginner Boys', the lead single from Simple Minds’ upcoming album ‘Sacrosanct’, now on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnJ1... Pre-order 'Sacrosanct' here: simpleminds.lnk.to/Sacrosanct

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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

In addition to the Atmos Mix of Once Upon A Time, this new Blu-ray edition also includes Atmos, 5.1 and stereo mixes of US No 1 single ‘Don’t You (Forget About Me)’, a selection of 12” remixes (stereo only) and 5.1, stereo and instrumental mixes of the album.

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

On release, the band’s most successful album to date sold two million copies in two months and reached No 1 in the UK and the top 10 in America. It contains the classic hit singles ‘Alive and Kicking,’ ‘All the Things She Said,’ ‘Sanctify Yourself,’ and ‘Ghost Dancing’.

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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

Read Jim's full diary piece from 2013 here: www.simpleminds.com/2013/12/05/n...

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Nelson Mandela

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

"I treasure this photo of him with my bandmate Charlie Burchill and me. For me, the underlying musical power of ‘Mandela Day’ will always convey more than words how much of an inspiration Nelson Mandela was to us and so many of our generation.” - Jim

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

After meeting him for the first time following his release in 1990, the band reunited with him two decades later at the 46664 Concert Honouring Nelson Mandela at 90 in Hyde Park, performing 'Mandela Day' alongside the Soweto Gospel Choir.

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

The 11-hour event which was broadcast to 67 countries and an audience of 600 million was organised to raise global awareness for the immediate release of the imprisoned Nelson Mandela and to protest South Africa's apartheid regime.

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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

It tells the story of Nelson Mandela’s journey from activist to political prisoner, and the global movement and musical activism that helped secure his freedom.

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

Directed by James Rogan, the series features interviews with Mandela’s family and key figures from his life, alongside artists including Peter Gabriel, Bono, and Jerry Dammers.

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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

The band return to Radio 2 this year, performing in Stirling as headliners of #R2InThePark on Sunday 13 September. Tickets here: www.bbc.co.uk/backstage/ra...

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2026 Event and Ticketing Information

Friday 11th - Sunday 13th September 2026

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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

13 Feb – Perth RAC Arena 16 Feb – Adelaide AEC Arena 18 Feb – Melbourne Rod Laver Arena 20 Feb – Sydney Qudos Bank Arena 21 Feb – Brisbane Entertainment Centre 25 Feb – Auckland Spark Arena 27 Feb – Wellington TSB Arena 01 Mar – Christchurch Wolfbrook Arena

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