nuSep 3, 2026, 09:13

Simple Minds release new album and head to Ziggo Dome next year

Simple Minds is set to release a new album titled Sacrosanct and has announced a world tour that includes a stop at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. Tickets for the Dutch concert will go on sale on September 11.

The iconic rock band Simple Minds has announced the release of their latest album titled Sacrosanct, which serves as the follow-up to their 2022 record Direction of the Heart. To celebrate the new material, the group has released their debut single, Beginner Boys, as they prepare for a massive world tour. Starting on April 5, the tour will span across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, featuring performances of classic hits such as Don't You (Forget About Me) and Alive and Kicking.

Formed in the late 1970s, the band achieved massive success in the 1980s and has since sold over 60 million records globally. The current lineup includes original members Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill. As part of their upcoming international tour, the band is scheduled to perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. Fans can purchase tickets for this highly anticipated concert starting on Friday, September 11, at 10:30 AM.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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