Simple Minds's 1983 Concert History

Simple Minds are a Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 1977. The group currently consists of founding members Jim Kerr (vocals) and Charlie Burchill (guitar), who are joined by guest musicians for studio recordings and live performances. Notable former members include Mick MacNeil (keyboards), Derek Forbes (bass), Brian McGee (drums), Mel Gaynor (drums), and John Giblin (bass).

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Simple Minds had 74 concerts in 1983

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 23, 1983
Simple Minds
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Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Dec 22, 1983
Simple Minds / SOPHISTICATED BOOM BOOM
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Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Dec 21, 1983
Simple Minds / SOPHISTICATED BOOM BOOM
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Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Dec 19, 1983
Simple Minds / China Crisis
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The Lyceum Theatre London, England, United Kingdom
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Dec 18, 1983
Simple Minds / China Crisis
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Lyceum Theatre London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 17, 1983
Simple Minds Lyceum Ballroom London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 09, 1983
Simple Minds
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The Tube Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Nov 27, 1983
Simple Minds Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Nov 20, 1983
Simple Minds
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Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Aug 14, 1983
U2 / Simple Minds / Eurythmics / Big Country / Steel Pulse / The Perfect Crime
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Phoenix Park Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
Aug 05, 1983
Police Picnic
The Police / Simple Minds / James Brown / Peter Tosh / King Sunny Adé & His African Beats / Blue Peter / The Fixx
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Canadian National Exhibition Stadium Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jul 25, 1983
The Police / Simple Minds

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Market Square Arena Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Jul 23, 1983
The Police / Flock Of Seagulls / The Fixx / Simple Minds / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / Ministry

A Day at the Park

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Comiskey Park Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jul 17, 1983 –
Jul 18, 1983
Elixir Festival 1983
Joe Cocker / Simple Minds / The London Cowboys / The Belle Stars / King Sunny Adé / Mama's Boys / U.V. Jets / The Lords of the New Church / The Stranglers / Undertones / Mari Wilson & The Wilsations / Aswad / Ubik
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Guéhenno, Brittany, France
Jul 16, 1983
Simple Minds

Elixir Festival 1983

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Vannes, France
Jul 15, 1983
Simple Minds

Elixir Festival 1983

Toulouse, Occitanie, France
Jul 13, 1983
Simple Minds Teatro Del Lido Rome, Latium, Italy
Jul 11, 1983
Simple Minds Palasport Messina, Italy
Jul 10, 1983
Simple Minds
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Palasport Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Jul 09, 1983
Simple Minds

Festival de Royan

chapiteau Royan, France

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Rock Werchter 1983
Jul 3, 1983
 Werchter, Flanders, Belgium
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Jul 3, 1983
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May 11, 1983
 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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May 11, 1983
 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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May 11, 1983
 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Simple Minds on Mar 23, 1983 [611-small]

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Mar 23, 1983
 Offenbach, Hesse, Germany
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Jul 25, 1983
 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Genres:

Rock
Pop
Electronic
Pop Rock
Alternative
Post-Punk
New Wave
Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
Art Rock
Soft Rock
Synthpop
Synth-Pop
Mellow Gold
Glam Rock
Male Vocalists
New Wave Pop
New Romantic
Dance-Rock
Big-Music
Scottish New Wave
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Latest Setlist (07/27/2025):

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  1. Are 'Friends' Electric?
  2. Waterfront
  3. Once Upon a Time
  4. Glittering Prize
  5. Oh Jungleland
  6. Let There Be Love
  7. I Travel
  8. I Wish You Were Here
  9. Someone Somewhere in Summertime
  10. This Fear of Gods
  11. Theme for Great Cities
  12. Drum Solo
  13. Promised You a Miracle
  14. All the Things She Said
  15. See the Lights
  16. Don't You (Forget About Me)
  17. Book of Brilliant Things
  18. Alive and Kicking
  19. Dance to the Music

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 1 concert
2025 54 concerts
2024 72 concerts
2023 3 concerts
2022 88 concerts
2021 10 concerts
2020 27 concerts
2019 3 concerts
2018 94 concerts
2017 57 concerts
2016 28 concerts
2015 81 concerts
2014 74 concerts
2013 60 concerts
2012 60 concerts
2011 33 concerts
2010 42 concerts
2009 73 concerts
2008 37 concerts
2007 12 concerts
2006 101 concerts
2005 15 concerts
2004 21 concerts
2003 60 concerts
2002 123 concerts
2001 2 concerts
1999 1 concert
1998 40 concerts
1997 52 concerts
1995 129 concerts
1994 9 concerts
1991 86 concerts
1990 6 concerts
1989 78 concerts
1988 7 concerts
1987 5 concerts
1986 121 concerts
1985 40 concerts
1984 148 concerts
1983 74 concerts
1982 116 concerts
1981 64 concerts
1980 98 concerts
1979 107 concerts
1978 71 concerts
1977 8 concerts
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