The first A Day On The Green for the summer of 2020 has been announced. Simple Minds will tour to mark their 40th anniversary. In fact, its 40+ all around with Australia’s Eurogliders also clocking up 40 years since they formed in 2020 and Orchestral Manoeuvers In The Dark will also mark 40 years since the release of their debut album in 1980.
Australia was the first place outside the UK to get into Simple Minds. “I’m grateful for the career we’ve had,” Jim says, “but I’m mad enough to think we can still hit new levels.”
“The perception that we’re now gathering pace is down to our attitude to playing live,” guitarist Charlie Burchill adds. “A legacy can be a burden if you allow it to be – for us, it’s been empowering.”
TOUR DATES A DAY ON THE GREEN
Simple Minds, OMD, Eurogliders
Thu Nov 26 Kings Park & Botanic Garden, WA
Sat Nov 28 Rochford Wines, Yarra Valley, VIC
Sat Dec 5 Bimbadgen, Hunter Valley, NSW
Sun Dec 6 Sirromet Wines, Mount Cotton, QLD
Sat Dec 12 Villa Maria Winery, Auckland, NZ *Eurogliders not performing in NZ
All event information www.adayonthegreen.com.au
INDOOR SHOWS – FRONTIER TOURING
Simple Minds and OMD
Tues Dec 1 Madge Court Arena, Melbourne, VIC
Thurs Dec 3 First State Super Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Wed Dec 9 Horncastle Arena, Christchurch, NZ
Fri Dec 11 TSB Arena, Wellington, NZ
All event information www.frontiertouring.com
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