Midge Ure « Man of Two Worlds »

Midge Ure brings Man of Two Worlds to Vaillant Live, Derby, on 21 November 2026. A central figure of the UK new wave, he first emerged with Slik and Rich Kids before shaping the early electronic turn with Visage, co-writing Fade to Grey. When he joined Ultravox, he steered the band toward a synth-driven sound that balanced melody and tension, where electronic textures met clean, incisive guitars. His name is tied to tracks such as Vienna, Hymn and Dancing with Tears in My Eyes, and his solo path opened other angles with albums like The Gift, Answers to Nothing, Pure, Breathe, Move Me, 10, Fragile and Orchestrated. He also worked alongside Thin Lizzy and Phil Lynott, notably on Yellow Pearl.

On stage, Ure usually connects these chapters into a clear narrative, moving between atmospheric electronics and more intimate songwriting. Man of Two Worlds is a chance to hear that journey condensed into a focused set, drawing across Ultravox, Visage and his solo catalogue, arranged with attention to detail and a taste for precise dynamics. Songs that marked different eras find a common thread, carried by a voice and guitar work that have defined his route from post-punk to synth-pop and beyond.