Midge Ure adds live show in Derbyshire to A Man Of Two Worlds Tour to plug new album

He will blend classic tracks and fan favourites with cinematic instrumental pieces to create a continuous musical narrative at Derby’s Vaillant Live on November 21, 2026. Midge will also be performing at Sheffield City Hall on May 18.

This distinctive show is in support of the album, A Man Of Two Worlds, which is released on May 8, on the opening night of his tour. His first album for 12 years, A Man Of Two Worlds has eight instrumental compositions and eight vocal songs, mirroring the concept of the live show. While it stands as a powerful statement in its own right, it also provides the creative backbone of the tour, with new material sitting naturally alongside the classics.

Midge said: “Almost every album I’ve made over the past 40+ years has featured at least one instrumental track. For this album I wanted to explore that further, showing two sides of what I do. The Man Of Two Worlds Tour reflects this idea, combining instrumentals I’ve written over the years with songs, album tracks and fan favourites side by side, taking the audience on a journey.” The tour follows a remarkable run of live activity in recent years, including a sold-out 70th birthday celebration at London’s Royal Albert Hall in 2023 and an extensive UK tour in 2024. Continually evolving as a performer, Ure once again challenges expectations with a production that balances reflection with reinvention. Few artists can claim such creative longevity. From his glam rock days with Slik, through the punk-tinged energy of The Rich Kids (alongside Glen Matlock of the Sex Pistols), to defining the sound of the '80s with Ultravox and Visage, Midge Ure has consistently been at the forefront of innovation. His role in co-writing and producing the global anthem “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” and helping orchestrate Live Aid remains one of the most significant moments in modern music history. With Ivor Novello, Grammy, and BASCAP awards to his name and a legacy of gold and platinum selling records, Ure now brings fans something completely new.

Tickets to see Midge in Sheffield cost from £48.50 and in Derby from £48.95, book at www.ticketmaster.co.uk