It's been announced that the majestic Simple Minds will team with the party vibes of The B-52’s for a huge Australian and New Zealand tour in February 2017.
 
Both bands, who are much-loved by Australian and New Zealand fans, will play indoor concerts at Melbourne’s Margaret Court Arena, Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion, Auckland’s Vector Arena and Christchurch’s Horncastle Arena as well as roaming Australia on a day on the green outdoor show dates nationally.
 
Scotland’s Simple Minds and Athens, Georgia natives The B-52s may be from opposite sides of the globe, but what they have in common is that elusive combination of critical acclaim, cult status and mainstream success throughout the world.
 
Simple Minds have had an impressive career spanning from their first ever single ‘Love Song’ and continued through countless chart-toppers like ‘Don’t You (Forget About Me)’, ‘Alive and Kicking’, ‘Promised You A Miracle’, ‘Glittering Prize’ and ‘Waterfront’ as well as eight Top 20 albums and hugely successful concert tours.    
 
Their 16th album Big Music, released 18 months ago, rekindled the band’s energy and attitude and won rave reviews:
 
After touring Big Music extensively, and buoyed by the record’s success, Simple Minds are currently working on a new album. They will be back on the road in 2017 with Australia and New Zealand one of their first ports of call, having not toured down under in four years.  Throughout their lengthy career, the band has retained its enviable reputation as one of THE great live concert bands.
 
When The B-52’s – Fred Schneider, Cindy Wilson, Kate Pierson and Keith Strickland - toured Australia and New Zealand for a day on the green and indoor shows in 2009, the response was over-the-top!  Irreverent and hugely entertaining, the band’s cosmic appeal was irresistible.  
 
The B-52’s put Athens, Georgia on the musical map with their quirky and unconventional take on the new wave sound of the era.  Their irrepressible live shows and massive hits like ‘Rock Lobster’, ‘Private Idaho’, ‘Roam’ and the chart topping ‘Love Shack’ from arguably the bands most well-known album Cosmic Thing.
 
In January 2013 Keith Strickland announced that he had made a decision to stop touring with the band saying: “I will continue to be in The B-52s - I will just not tour. My barnstorming days have come to an end, but I wholeheartedly support Cindy, Fred and Kate's decision to continue.”  
 
The B-52’s said: “It has been seven years since we have toured Australia and New Zealand and we are just thrilled to be returning!  Yes - we’ll be coming back to ‘wonder down under’ on an amazing tour with Simple Minds. Come party with us!” 

Simple Minds & The B-52's

Tuesday February 14th: Vector Arena, Auckland - Tickets via Ticketmaster

Thursday February 16th: Horncastle Arena, Christchurch - Tickets via Ticketek

Australia shows

Tue 7 Feb
Margaret Court Arena
Melbourne, VIC (All Ages)
ticketek.com.au
Ph: 132 849
 
Thu 9 Feb
Hordern Pavilion
Sydney, NSW (All Ages)
ticketek.com.au
Ph: 132 849
 
A DAY ON THE GREEN CONCERTS
Simple Minds, The B-52’s, Models and Machinations
Visit adayonthegreen.com.au for more information
 
Thu 2 Feb
Kings Park & Botanic Garden
Perth, WA

Sat 4 Feb
Rochford Wines
Yarra Valley, VIC

Sun 5 Feb
Leconfield Wines
McLaren Vale, SA

Sat 11 Feb
Bimbadgen
Hunter Valley, NSW

Sun 12 Feb
Sirromet Wines
Mt Cotton, QLD