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Andrew McManus Presents is pleased to announce that legendary Scottish rock band Simple Minds are heading to Australia. They will play an exclusive show in Sydney's luxurious Lyric Theatre in Star City on Thursday, February 25th, before heading to Melbourne for their one off performance at the Melbourne Grand Prix Sunday, March 28th. The band will then continue onto New Zealand again for one exclusive concert at The Civic, Auckland on Tuesday 30 March.

Simple Minds rose to worldwide popularity in the mid 80s to early 90s securing a string of successful hit singles, the best known being their number one worldwide hit Don't You (Forget About Me) plus hit singles Waterfront, Promised You a Miracle, Alive and Kicking and Belfast Child. They've experienced many milestones in their 30-year career, including performing at Live Aid and headlining the Freedomfest concerts for the then-imprisoned Nelson Mandela.

Simple Minds Sydney performance will be with support from popular late 80's & 90's Australian band 1927.  Formed in Melbourne in 1987 with James Barton on drums, Bill Frost on bass guitar, his brother Garry Frost on guitar and keyboards, and Eric Weideman on vocals, guitar and keyboards, their major hit songs were "If I Could", "Compulsory Hero" and "That's When I Think of You" from their multi-platinum #1 album ...ish.  In 2009, 1927 celebrated their 20th Anniversary with a national tour which has continued into 2010 with various shows nationally.

Reviews

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 based on 206 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    New Gold Dreams

    by Ziggystarshine on 10/17/18The Fillmore Detroit presented by Cricket Wireless - Detroit

    Great show, Great front man very interactive with audience. Nice venue.Did cover many of their Hits.wished I'd seen them back in the day.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Simple Minds was great!

    by kwjake on 10/17/18The Fillmore Detroit presented by Cricket Wireless - Detroit

    Great show, I'll be seeing them again when the come back to Detroit.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Simple minds rocked it!

    by princessbride57 on 10/17/18The Fillmore Detroit presented by Cricket Wireless - Detroit

    This band has staying power, they bring the energy like the MC5 back in the day. The sound was a little muffled but not lacking in enthusiasm and intent. Chick drummer outstanding. Whole band tight and Jim and Charlie know how to assemble players. Love this band. Welcome back in the D anytime, bringin’ the goods. staff at Fillmore on it! Kudos all around ....only blunder, was told there was opener on phone, erroneous, band went on at 8 without one so missed first song. So tune into that

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Remarkable performance and setlist

    by TemporaryJerseyGuy on 10/17/18The Fillmore Detroit presented by Cricket Wireless - Detroit

    Band is tight. Jim's voice is great. If you're a fan of Simple Minds, of whatever era, just go. Bring your kids. The show is amazing and you'll be on Cloud 9 for weeks. If you're even just a fan of the era or the style, just go. You'll be amazed at the power and energy of the performance and enthusiasm of the fans. This tour is remarkable too because they are doing two sets and an encore. GET TICKETS! You will not be disappointed.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Simple Minds 40 years

    by Kaeja on 10/17/18The Fillmore Detroit presented by Cricket Wireless - Detroit

    Excellent concert at the Fillmore! Jim Kerr still has the moves and voice. Great sound.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Simple Minds was great to see in Michigan

    by Reality on 10/17/18The Fillmore Detroit presented by Cricket Wireless - Detroit

    Good sound. Band was very energetic. Video background was a little old style. Pixelated. Could upgrade given todays technology. Glad they finally came back to Michigan.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Fantastic!

    by Sheri69 on 10/17/18The Fillmore Detroit presented by Cricket Wireless - Detroit

    Fantastic show, Simple Minds sounded as good as the first time I saw them in the 80’s. Jim Kerr abosoultly winderful! Thank you Simple Minds for a beautiful night.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great experience!

    by smarti11 on 10/17/18The Fillmore Detroit presented by Cricket Wireless - Detroit

    Great experience. The band were very gracious and the performance was beyond expectations!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    best show

    by buckly899 on 10/17/18The Fillmore Detroit presented by Cricket Wireless - Detroit

    The show was totally awesome. I had best time seeing 80 bands. Lot energy. It made feel 22 yrs old again would recommend show

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    fun show - great they had no opening act!

    by bearkiss on 10/16/18Ryman Auditorium - Nashville

    over 2 hours of simple minds... first a 60 minute set... then 15 minute break... then about an hour & 20 minutes more! new songs - old songs - video & movie hits... could have done without the 2 cover songs but oh well...

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Awesome Show , Awesome Venue !!

    by BrentenB on 10/16/18Ryman Auditorium - Nashville

    Simple Minds gives a GREAT and UNFORGETTABLE show experience. Traveled from North Carolina just to see them. And the Ryman always delivers for quality of sound and experience. I will be seeing Simple Minds 2 more times on the US tour and will always come back to the Ryman for future events.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Simple Minds absolutely brilliant!!!

    by LurchandRun on 10/15/18Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park Hard Rock Live - Northfield

    The venue was super nice, clean, and very safe. The crowd was really into the show. The band sounded phenomenal!!! They said they were a little under the weather with the flu but I don't think it affected their performance. Glad I finally got to see them after all these years!!! Hope they will come back through again soon!!! I missed them having a full time keyboardist the backing tracks/sequencing did a good job but would have liked to see Andy Gillespie back there playing!!!! Maybe they'll bring him back!!! Cheers to all and thanks for one helluva show/evening!!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great Time and Great Show!

    by Peish on 10/15/18Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park Hard Rock Live - Northfield

    I traveled 3 1/2 hours to see Simple Minds! The show and atmosphere were some of the best out of the hundred or so concerts I have attended! Great job to Hard Rock and Simple Minds!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Waited many years

    by Anonymous on 10/15/18Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park Hard Rock Live - Northfield

    Waited many years. Band performance was stellar despite illness. Most impressive was engagement with audience. Great frontman in Jim Kerr

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Simple Minds were incredible!

    by SimpleMindsSuperfan on 10/15/18Tower Theater presented by Cricket Wireless - Upper Darby

    Everything about this event was classy! The meet and greet and the soundcheck were amazing and showed how much Simple Minds look to their fans for energy and how much they give back. The band put on a legendary performance covering a huge portion of their career.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Simple minds

    by Lynnya on 10/14/18Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park Hard Rock Live - Northfield

    Excellent!!! Band rocked, great time! Venue great and ushers were wonderful and helpful. Can't say enough good stuff.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Simple Minds was great!

    by DonB73 on 10/14/18Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park Hard Rock Live - Northfield

    Simple Minds put on a great show! The energy and enthusiasm is amazing, and they give it all they have. The new drummer, Cherisse Osei, is fantastic. She very nearly steals being the star of the show from Jim Kerr. (He is the lead singer, and co-founder, with guitarist Charlie Burchill). Jim and Charlie have been playing music together in Simple Minds for over 40 years, but yet it still looks like gghey are having the time of their lives.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Classic

    by JeffPL on 10/14/18Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park Hard Rock Live - Northfield

    Terrific show. Felt like 1985 all over again! His voice is excellent still. Two sets! Played everything! Great show.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 10/14/18Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park Hard Rock Live - Northfield

    We did have an isssue with dinner and it seemed forever to get our food. The venue was great as well as a great show!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    ALIVE AND KICKING AT 48!

    by Kerrrage on 10/12/18Tower Theater presented by Cricket Wireless - Upper Darby

    My wife bought me tickets to see one of my favorite high school bands for my 48th birthday. I missed seeing Simple Minds in my younger years, so when I heard they were coming to the Tower Theater I was eager to purchase tickets. My wife purchased the soundcheck package. The band played three songs and took questions in between each. This mini concert was held for about 40 of us and I was out of my mind to be so close to a band that saw my through the turbulent high school years. When Jim Kerr took my question first, I didn't think the night could go any higher. Then they closed the soundcheck with an AMAZING version of BOOK OF BRILLIANT THINGS. I took my third row seats and was in awe first of being so close to one of my childhood idols, and second, at the chops of their drummer. She was effortless and raw. A birthday to remember.