Simple Minds for Alive at Delapre

Friday headliner announced

By Scott Williams | Published: Wed 19th Feb 2014

Alive at Delapre Park 2014

Friday 18th to Sunday 20th July 2014
Delapre Park, Delapre, Northamptonshire, NN4 8AW, England MAP
£39.25

Simple Minds will headline the first night of Alive at Delapre Park taking place in the historic parkland setting of Delapre, in Northampton on Friday 18th, until Sunday 20th July 2014.

The Scottish rock band, who formed in 1977 and achieved commercial success in the early 1980s with a string of hit singles including 'Don't You (Forget About Me)', 'Alive and Kicking' and 'Waterfront', will be the Friday night headliner at the Delapre venue - a purpose built outdoor bowl in the surroundings of the park, creating a safe and relaxed environment for all gig-goers.

Previously announced headliners for Sunday are Boyzone, with support acts still to be announced.

Simple Minds’ performance at Alive at Delapre in Northampton will coincide with the release of their latest album, ‘Celebrate – The Greatest Hits’.

Councillor David Mackintosh, Leader of Northampton Borough Council, said: “We are delighted that Simple Minds will kick off this popular three day event in the beautiful surroundings of Delapre. Simple Minds dominated the charts in the 80s with many hit classics that fans old and new will be able to enjoy on Friday 18 July. We hope that Delapre’s beautiful parkland surroundings will act as a perfect venue to celebrate 35 years of the band’s success."

Tickets for the event will cost £39.25 (includes booking fee) for either day, Friday tickets will go on sale on the link below at 9am this Friday, 21st February.

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Tickets for Boyzone's headlining performance are already on sale, also priced at £39.25.

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