Latest Simple Minds News
Simple Minds Announce New Lp Direction Of The Heart
Simple Minds have announced their new album 'Direction Of The Heart'.The Scottish rock band are set to release the follow-up to 2018's 'Walk Between Worlds' on October 21.Jim Kerr and co have also shared the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 June 2022
Nile Rodgers To Host Star-studded Nordoff Robbins Christmas Carol Service
Nile Rodgers is set to host the star-studded Nordoff Robbins Christmas Carol Service.The CHIC legend will lead the first virtual 'The Stars Come Out To Sing At Christmas’ live-stream on December 15, which will see...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 16 November 2020
Simple Minds Didn't Want To Be Cowards
Simple Minds insisted it would be ''cowardly'' to have cancelled their gig in Manchester on Tuesday (23.05.17).The 'Alive and Kicking' hitmakers took to the stage at the city's Bridgwater Hall less than 24 hours after...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 24 May 2017
Adele, Simple Minds And Portishead Awarded At Ivor Novello Awards
The 61st Ivor Novello Awards took place yesterday (May 19th 2016) in London and honoured several classic and contemporary artists from Adele to Simple Minds. It's a ceremony to celebrate songwriting and composing, as opposed...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 20 May 2016
Jim Kerr Feared Brother Was Caught In Paris Attacks
The band first heard of the atrocities unfolding in the French capital last Friday (13Nov15) when they switched on the TV news after a rehearsal for a concert in Brussels, Belgium the next...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 20 November 2015
Belle & Sebastian Rocker Moved By Wife's Plea To Stage Charity Concert
The Scottish musician has revealed his wife Marisa was concerned about the crisis facing those who have fled to Europe from the war-torn Middle East, and she encouraged him to take action following...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 30 October 2015
Jim Kerr: 'I Almost Quit Simple Minds'
The Don't You (Forget About Me) singer fronted the group during its 1980s heyday but their fortunes slumped the next decade following their departure from Virgin Records and the loss of several key...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 27 October 2015
Belle & Sebastian Team With Simple Minds Stars For Refugee Gig
The Boy With The Arab Strap musicians are set to perform at the Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow, Scotland on 2 November (15) and all the profits from the concert will go to Save...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 09 October 2015
The Wind And The Wave Take On Sia And Steve Nicks In 'Covers One' Ep Release
Texan two-piece The Wind And The Wave re-introduce some of the nation's favorite pop songs with their upcoming EP release, 'Covers One'. The record is set for release in February and will be followed up...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 29 January 2015
Molly Ringwald Covers The Breakfast Club's 'Don't You (Forget About Me)
Molly Ringwald, of The Breakfast Club fame, has covered the film's main theme song for her new jazz album Except Sometimes. The singer puts a new spin on the catchy track, originally by Simple Minds."When...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 10 April 2013
Anastacia To Perform At White Nights Festival
Anastacia will be one of the star performers at this year's White Nights of St. Petersburg festival.The 'Left Outside Alone' singer is one of the star acts at the International Music Festival in the Russian...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 July 2012
Latitude Festival 2012: Bon Iver To Play Only UK Festival Date At Latitude
Latitude Festival has announced its initial line-up for 2012. Due to headline will be Bon Iver; Elbow and Paul Weller. This year, the seventh Latitude Festival will take place from 12-15th July, at Henham Park...
By Lew Irwin on 08 March 2012
Patsy Kensit's Support From Exes
Patsy Kensit is getting over her fourth marriage break-up with help from her ex-husbands. The actress split from her DJ husband Jeremy Healy in March after 11 months of marriage but said she doesn't want...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 October 2010
Beyonce Knowles' Singapore Getaway
Beyonce Knowles is set to rent a £5 million Singapore apartment.The 'Crazy in Love' singer will be headlining the city's F1 Rocks concert next month and she and rapper husband Jay-Z want somewhere luxurious to...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 August 2009
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