Welcome to the Simple Minds Live Archive — a community-driven project dedicated to documenting the live history of one of the greatest bands to come out of Scotland.

What we do

Our goal is simple: to build the most detailed and accurate resource about Simple Minds live performances, with a particular focus on setlists and existing recordings. We don’t aim to be as exhaustive as the incredible work done by Simon Cornwell at simpleminds.org or the vast database at setlist.fm — these remain essential references for any Simple Minds fan. Instead, we focus on something slightly different: providing precise information about what was played, what was recorded, and what is available to listen to. Every concert entry is enriched with detailed setlists, audio and video recordings when they exist, and historical context about venues and tours.

Work in progress

This archive is constantly evolving, and there are still many gaps to fill. We maintain two dedicated pages to help track what’s missing:

→ Missing Setlists — concerts where we don’t yet have a confirmed setlist
→ Missing Recordings — shows we know were recorded but where the audio or video hasn’t been located yet

If you have information about any of these, we’d love to hear from you.

How you can help

This project only works with the help of the fan community. There are many ways to contribute, and every little bit helps:

🎸 Mark your attendance — if you were at a concert, let us know by clicking « I was there ». It helps us understand which shows had the biggest fan presence and builds a living map of the Simple Minds community.

📝 Write a review — share your memories of a show. What was the atmosphere like? What stood out? Your personal account is part of the band’s live history.

📧 Send us missing information — if you have setlists, recordings, photos, ticket stubs, or any memorabilia from a Simple Minds concert, please get in touch. We’re especially interested in audio and video recordings, even partial or low-quality ones.

📸 Upload your photos — if you have pictures from a show, you can upload them directly from the concert page. Every photo helps bring a concert back to life.

A note of thanks

Building this archive would be impossible without the generosity of fans who share their collections, their memories, and their time. Whether you’ve contributed a single concert attendance or an entire box of tapes, thank you. This project belongs to all of us.

If you have any questions, suggestions, or material to share, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Enjoy exploring — and see you at the next show. 🎶