Simple Minds announce Edinburgh Castle show
Band set to play the 'New Gold Dream' album in its entirety
Simple Minds have announced a one-off show at Edinburgh Castle next July - where they will play a classic album of theirs in full.
'30 Years Live' takes place on July 18, and is set to be filmed for a DVD release.
Frontman Jim Kerr revealed the gig would see the band play 1982's album 'New Gold Dream' in its entirety.
"To play at Edinburgh Castle is more than a dream come true," he said. "Particularly since we have been looking for a sensational backdrop in which to film and record this tour where we play our landmark album 'New Gold Dream' in its entirety."
Tickets for the gig go on sale at 9am (GMT) on December 12.
To check the availability of Simple Minds tickets and get all the latest listings, go to NME.COM/GIGS now, or call 0871 230 1094.
'30 Years Live' takes place on July 18, and is set to be filmed for a DVD release.
Frontman Jim Kerr revealed the gig would see the band play 1982's album 'New Gold Dream' in its entirety.
"To play at Edinburgh Castle is more than a dream come true," he said. "Particularly since we have been looking for a sensational backdrop in which to film and record this tour where we play our landmark album 'New Gold Dream' in its entirety."
Tickets for the gig go on sale at 9am (GMT) on December 12.
To check the availability of Simple Minds tickets and get all the latest listings, go to NME.COM/GIGS now, or call 0871 230 1094.
Simple Minds tickets:
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| Nov 30, 2009 19:30 | Simple Minds | Newcastle Metro Radio Arena | Newcastle |
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| Dec 02, 2009 19:30 | Simple Minds | Lg Arena, The Nec | Birmingham |
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| Dec 03, 2009 19:30 | Simple Minds | Manchester Evening News Arena | Manchester |
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| Dec 05, 2009 19:30 | Simple Minds | Sheffield Arena | Sheffield |
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| Dec 06, 2009 19:30 | Simple Minds | Cardiff International Arena | Cardiff |
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| Dec 07, 2009 19:30 | Simple Minds | Wembley Arena | London |
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| Dec 11, 2009 19:30 | Simple Minds | S.e.c.c. | Glasgow |
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| Dec 12, 2009 19:30 | Simple Minds | Aberdeen Exhibition Centre | Aberdeen |
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