GLOBAL icons Simple Minds and The Pretenders will be performing their classic hits when they come to Taunton next summer.

They will be on the same stage for the first time since Live Aid on a UK-wide tour taking in Taunton Racecourse.

Somerset County Gazette:

Simple Minds

Celebrating new albums, Simple Minds and The Pretenders will perform their well-know numbers that have made them such a distinctive part of our musical heritage, as well as new material at a number of outdoor venues.

They will be at Taunton Racecourse on Sunday, September 2, 2018, as part of GRANDSLAM 2018.

And that's not all as special guest KT Tunstall is confirmed to join the tour.

Somerset County Gazette:

KT Tunstall

Since taking time out and unleashing her new invigorated album this summer, KT Tunstall was searching for the next chapter in her musical career.

Tickets are priced from £37.50 plus booking fee (bronze general admission), £45 plus booking fee (silver enclosure) and £60 plus booking fee (golden circle).

Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, December 13 at 9am by clicking on the following websites - simple minds the pretenders ticketmaster lhgtickets or axs