Simple Minds Booking Agency Profile
The core of Simple Minds consists of founding members Jim Kerr (vocals) and Charlie Burchill (guitar, keyboards), along with drummer Mel Gaynor, and they are currently joined by Andy Gillespie on keyboards and Ged Grimes on bass guitar.
Simple Minds' early musical output was diverse, as evidenced by their first three albums recorded and released under Arista Records. The band underwent several musical changes during this period, which showcased their broad range of musical styles. Tracks such as "Chelsea Girl," their first single with hints of Johnny and the Self Abusers, and "I Travel," an almost disco-sounding track, highlight the band's musical diversity.
Simple Minds signed with Virgin Records in 1981, who released their first double album, "Sons and Fascination/Sister Feelings Call." The album was later released as two separate single albums - "Sons and Fascination" and "Sister Feelings Call."
With over four decades of music-making under their belt, Simple Minds has proven to be an enduring and innovative force in the music industry. Their musical diversity and longevity are a testament to their talents and creativity..
How to hire Simple Minds for an event
Learn how to hire Simple Minds or research availability and pricing for booking Simple Minds to perform at a corporate event, fundraiser, private party, social media campaign, fair or festival, tradeshow or conference, endorsement project, or hire Simple Minds as a guest speaker, please submit the form to our agency.
Frequently Asked Questions about booking Simple Minds to perform.
Many performers, actors, speakers and other talent like Simple Minds in certain cases will consider virtual appearances via live streaming. They perhaps may accept lower fees too. If you are seriously interested in booking Simple Minds or other talent shown on our site, we will research their desire and the specific fee for your live-streaming event or project request.
Simple Minds's current work schedule and location in relation to your event's type, date, budget, and locality will play a primary factor in the acceptance of booking Simple Minds for your party. As long as your funding is commensurate with the price range to book Simple Minds, CTI will propose your event to the official agency representing Simple Minds. After we consult with them, we will provide a personal and accurate quote that includes: final costs, availability, and actual interest in being hired for your specific event or party.
CTI can give you the accurate Simple Minds booking price once we submit your event details to their camp. "How much does it cost to book Simple Minds for an event?" is a frequent question we get. The final Simple Minds booking price is contingent on many variables and the booking fee we may show is based on a range derived from our past experience with what will Simple Minds charge for an event. An example fee to book Simple Minds is in the starting range of $150,000-$299,000. However, any recent popularity change would cause a price fluctuation well beyond this example. Also, their speaking fee might be different than the fee shown for the cost to perform or to just appear. Popularity, career stage, along with current demand will cause fluctuations in their speaking price as well. The final booking price may be more than what is shown, but you should at least have a budget within that range for them to consider an appearance, performance or speaking engagement.
CTI negotiates on behalf of professional event planners and talent buyers for paid appearances! We cannot give out direct contact information of the Simple Minds agent or help distribute fan mail, personal messages, gifts, requests for free appearances, or donations of time. The Simple Minds manager and agent will only work with us if we present them with funded offers for their client to work your event.
There is low probability to book Simple Minds for a party with anything substantially less than the published booking cost price range. We will negotiate with the Simple Minds agent on your behalf if your funding is in place. By not having funding ready then it will more difficult to book Simple Minds, because they get many offers to work events that are at or above asking price. It is also important to consider the travel costs when researching the Simple Minds booking fee, as additional expenses like this, as well as an entourage of staff and equipment, are not necessarily built-in to the booking fee range shown. If your budget does not factor that in, then there is no benefit for them to want to be hired. We do not personally speak for Simple Minds, but in our experience in booking talent for over 25 years, this is generally the outcome of inadequate funding.
Type
Performer
Performer
Style
Alternative
Alternative
Range
Alternative, Pop-80's Music, Rock-Classic, Male, Age Group-18-30's, Age Group-30's-50's, British
Alternative, Pop-80's Music, Rock-Classic, Male, Age Group-18-30's, Age Group-30's-50's, British
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