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.
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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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