Simple Minds
- Vrijdag, mei 7, 2027
- 18:30-21:30
- Co-op Live 1 Sportcity Way, Manchester M11 3DL, Verenigd Koninkrijk
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On May 7, 2027, Simple Minds take over Co-op Live in Manchester for a show that draws a clear line from their Glasgow post-punk origins to the big, synth-driven rock they’ve shaped over decades. Still led by the core duo Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill, the band’s live set is built for contrast: nervous early new wave tension, the more experimental pulse and electronic textures of their early 80s turn, then the wider, more direct songwriting that pushed them onto larger stages.
Expect a set that moves between atmospheric guitars, steady repetitive rhythms, and those expansive melodies that define their classic run, with room for later chapters too. From the art-rock edges of their beginnings to the anthemic reach of their mid-career peak, Simple Minds’ catalogue keeps evolving without losing its sonic density. This Manchester date is a chance to hear that whole arc in one room: a band with a history, still playing like it matters right now.
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Co-op Live
1 Sportcity Way, Manchester M11 3DL, Verenigd Koninkrijk