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big music winter tour 2015


"Summer's gone, winter's in your eyes."

"Woke up today in Taormina, it's a golden morning. Nevertheless the very first snow was visible on the top of the volcano in the near distance, resolutely confirming that the long summer is over, reminding me personally that it's time get back to doing the thing I like doing most."

"Really looking forward to hooking up with the rest of the band and as always - looking forward to giving our best to all who plan on coming to see us on this upcoming tour. See you there!" - - Jim Kerr, 23rd October 2015



The colour 52 page tour programme included pictures taken at the previous Greatest Hits + gigs by Vince Barker and Paul Cox and a lengthy contemporary account of Big Music by Billy Sloan. This was a reprint of the version with the black cover, which was sold during earlier legs of the tour and included a new introduction from Jim and an advert for (Get A) Grip (On Yourself).



(Get A) Grip (On Yourself) was recorded with The Stranglers and copies were available through the Simple Minds Shop and at the gigs.





Forest National, Brussels, Belgium
14th November, 2015
Main Set #1: Theme For Great Cities [Intro] / Waterfront / Up On The Catwalk / See The Lights / Celebrate / Blindfolded / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / Mandela Day / Real Life / Hunter And The Hunted / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) / Rivers Of Ice - Dolphins / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Main Set #2: Book Of Brilliant Things - Five To One / This Fear Of Gods / Honest Town / Banging On The Door / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / Speed Your Love To Me / Once Upon A Time / All The Things She Said / Midnight Walking / Let It All Come Down
Encore #1: Big Music / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

Thanks to Martin for the ticket scan, pictures and set-list.

This concert was originally planned for the 13th November. It was moved so the band could have more rehearsal time.

"A year passes in a flash! Will never forget the feeling of walking on stage to observe one minute of reflection for all those who's lives were taken from them in Paris less than 24 hours earlier." - Jim, 13th November 2016




Lotto Arena, Antwerp, Belgium
15th November, 2015
Main Set #1: Theme For Great Cities [Intro] / Waterfront / Up On The Catwalk / See The Lights / Celebrate / Blindfolded / Mandela Day / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / Real Life / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) / Rivers Of Ice - Dolphins / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Main Set #2: Book Of Brilliant Things - Five To One / This Fear Of Gods / Honest Town / Banging On The Door / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / Once Upon A Time / All The Things She Said / Let There Be Love / Midnight Walking / Let It All Come Down
Encore #1: Big Music / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

Thanks to Martin for the ticket scan and pictures.




O2 World, Hamburg, Germany
17th November, 2015
Main Set #1: Theme For Great Cities [Intro] / Waterfront / Up On The Catwalk / See The Lights / Celebrate / Blindfolded / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / Real Life / Hunter And The Hunted / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) / Rivers Of Ice - Dolphins / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Main Set #2: Book Of Brilliant Things - Five To One / This Fear Of Gods / Honest Town / Banging On The Door / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / Once Upon A Time / All The Things She Said / Let There Be Love / Midnight Walking / Let It All Come Down
Encore #1: Big Music / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself




Tempodrome, Berlin, Germany
18th November, 2015
Main Set #1: Theme For Great Cities [Intro] / Waterfront / Up On The Catwalk / See The Lights / Celebrate / Blindfolded / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / Real Life / Hunter And The Hunted / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) / Rivers Of Ice - Dolphins / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Main Set #2: Book Of Brilliant Things - Five To One / This Fear Of Gods / Honest Town / Banging On The Door / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / Once Upon A Time / All The Things She Said / Let There Be Love / Midnight Walking / Let It All Come Down
Encore #1: Big Music / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself




Zenith, Paris, France
20th November, 2015
Main Set #1: Theme For Great Cities [Intro] / Waterfront / Up On The Catwalk / See The Lights / Celebrate / Blindfolded / Mandela Day / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / Real Life / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) / Rivers Of Ice - Dolphins / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Main Set #2: Book Of Brilliant Things - Five To One / This Fear Of Gods / Honest Town / Banging On The Door / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / Once Upon A Time / All The Things She Said / Let There Be Love / Midnight Walking / Let It All Come Down
Encore #1: Big Music / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

The whole band came to the front of the stage for a minute's silence before the start of the gig.

"A huge thanks to all who came to see Simple Minds at Le Zenith. It was an emotional night for sure, but wonderful to see that PARIS IS ALIVE AND KICKING. Next up Milan tonight. A highlight of any tour for both Charlie and I - is to play in Italy. As always we are ready to give 100%. See you at Mediolabum Forum in a few hours." - Jim, 20th November 2015

"Last Friday night, I and my wife went to the concert in Paris. One week after "the attack" you can imagine the emotion in the hall. It was a great performance from Jim and the band." - Stéphane





Mediolanum Forum, Milan, Italy
21st November, 2015
Main Set #1: Theme For Great Cities [Intro] / Waterfront / Up On The Catwalk / See The Lights / Celebrate / Blindfolded / Mandela Day / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / Real Life / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) / Rivers Of Ice - Dolphins / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Main Set #2: Book Of Brilliant Things - Five To One / This Fear Of Gods / Honest Town / Banging On The Door / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / Once Upon A Time / All The Things She Said / Let There Be Love / Midnight Walking / Let It All Come Down
Encore #1: Big Music / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"Thanks to all for singing, dancing and creating a fantastic atmosphere. Italy is - and always will be - special to Simple Minds. Until next time!" - Jim, 22nd November 2015




Heineken Music Hall, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
23rd November, 2015
Main Set #1: Theme For Great Cities [Intro] / Waterfront / Up On The Catwalk / See The Lights / Celebrate / Blindfolded / The American / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / Real Life / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) / Rivers Of Ice - Dolphins / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Main Set #2: Book Of Brilliant Things - Five To One / This Fear Of Gods / Honest Town / Banging On The Door / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / Once Upon A Time / All The Things She Said / Let There Be Love / Midnight Walking / Let It All Come Down
Encore #1: Big Music / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

Thanks to Martin for the ticket, passes and pictures, and to Paul for the pictures.




Heineken Music Hall, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
24th November, 2015
Main Set #1: Theme For Great Cities [Intro] / Waterfront / Up On The Catwalk / See The Lights / Celebrate / Blindfolded / Mandela Day / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / Real Life / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) / Rivers Of Ice - Dolphins / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Main Set #2: Book Of Brilliant Things - Five To One / This Fear Of Gods / Honest Town / Banging On The Door / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / Once Upon A Time / All The Things She Said / Let There Be Love / Midnight Walking / Let It All Come Down
Encore #1: Big Music / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

Thanks to Martin for the ticket scan.




The O2, London, UK
26th November, 2015
Support: The Stranglers
Main Set #1: Theme For Great Cities [Intro] / Waterfront / Up On The Catwalk / See The Lights / Celebrate / The American / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) / Rivers Of Ice - Dolphins / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Main Set #2: Book Of Brilliant Things - Five To One / Honest Town / Banging On The Door / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / Once Upon A Time / All The Things She Said / Let There Be Love Midnight Walking
Encore #1: Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

Thanks to Graeme for the pictures

"Welcoming The Stranglers: I don't have the right words to describe the excitement of first seeing The Stranglers live. That was in June 1977 at the Glasgow City Hall. Both Charlie Burchill and I have remained fans ever since. We look up to them, their music, and their "survivor spirit." Wonderful to be performing with them at the November arena dates in Glasgow, Leeds, London and Dublin." - Jim, 25th April 2015




First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK
27th November, 2015
Support: The Stranglers
Main Set #1: Theme For Great Cities [Intro] / Waterfront / Up On The Catwalk / See The Lights / Celebrate / The American / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) / Rivers Of Ice - Dolphins / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Main Set #2: Book Of Brilliant Things - Five To One / Honest Town / Banging On The Door / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / Once Upon A Time / All The Things She Said / Let There Be Love Midnight Walking
Encore #1: Big Music / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

Many thanks to Phil for the set-list.




The SSE Hydro, Glasgow, UK
28th November, 2015
Support: The Stranglers
Main Set #1: Theme For Great Cities [Intro] / Waterfront / Up On The Catwalk / See The Lights / Celebrate / The American / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) / Rivers Of Ice - Dolphins / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Main Set #2: Book Of Brilliant Things - Five To One / Honest Town / Banging On The Door / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / Once Upon A Time / All The Things She Said / Let There Be Love Midnight Walking
Encore #1: Big Music / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself




Arena, Dublin, UK
29th November, 2015
Support: The Stranglers
Main Set #1: Theme For Great Cities [Intro] / Waterfront / Up On The Catwalk / See The Lights / Celebrate / The American / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) / Rivers Of Ice - Dolphins / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Main Set #2: Book Of Brilliant Things - Five To One / Honest Town / Banging On The Door / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / Once Upon A Time / All The Things She Said / Let There Be Love Midnight Walking
Encore #1: Big Music / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"The last of four gigs in a row and as with London, Leeds and Glasgow, we loved every minute of these gigs. Ireland will always have a special place within the story of Simple Minds. Thanks to all who came to the Arena - you were a brilliant audience." - Jim, 29th November 2015




AECC, Aberdeen, UK
1st December, 2015
Support: The Stranglers
Main Set #1: Theme For Great Cities [Intro] / Waterfront / Up On The Catwalk / See The Lights / Celebrate / The American / Promised You A Miracle - Glittering Prize / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) / Rivers Of Ice - Dolphins / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Main Set #2: Book Of Brilliant Things - Five To One / Honest Town / Banging On The Door / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / Once Upon A Time / All The Things She Said / Let There Be Love Midnight Walking
Encore #1: Big Music / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"Hoping to see you at the AECC, Aberdeen, Scotland on 1st December 2015 - on what will be our last gig of the year. The Stranglers will be with us, but it is not the first tme both bands will have shared the stage in Aberdeen. Amazingly we opened from them in Aberdeen - October 2nd 1978 at Ruffles Ballroom. A whole 37 years ago! They were stunning that night - and they still are!" - Jim, 26th May 2015

"And finally we reach the last night of our Big Music arena tour. We could not be happier or ask for more, so thanks to all who came to see us and created such a great atmosphere at these shows. We will want to go out on a real high of course, meaning that the fans in Aberdeen can expect the very best of Simple Minds tomorrow night. See you there!" - Jim, 30th November 2015

"Thansk to you. We are of course talking to everybody who came to see us on our Big Music Arena Tour. But we also thank all our staff, sound and lights, catering, trucking, management, agent, promoters and every single person who helped make these gigs happen. No doubt the memory of these shows will live long. Until the next tour - thanks again - Simple Minds




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