Acclaimed musician and songwriter MIDGE URE is set to bring his extensive catalogue to New Zealand for an unmissable national tour this October; with all the hits from his accomplished solo career, as well as his work in bands such as Ultravox, The Rich Kids, Thin Lizzy and Visage.
Touring New Zealand for the first time since 2020, Midge Ure has featured in various significant moments in music history; along with his own solo commercial successes and work with acclaimed bands over the years, Midge’s work in co-writing and producing ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’ for Band Aid enshrined him alongside Bob Geldof as one of the most important figures in British music.
Midge’s career as a touring artist has continued to flourish through the decades into the 2020s, marking his 70th birthday with a one-night-only live music event at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hallm titled Celebrating 7 Decades: A Life In Music. The show reinforced Midge’s cultural and musical legacy, and became further inspiration for him to keep the celebrations going, in bringing the ‘Catalogue’ tour and his band to New Zealand.
“I performed live long before I was ever allowed anywhere near a recording studio and as much as I love spending time writing and recording, live music remains my first love. This ‘Catalogue’ tour will allow me to not only play a wide selection of hits from my past but perform some of the most requested favourites. Revisiting these moments from my musical life is something I am really looking forward to sharing.” — MIDGE URE