50 Years in the Spotlight: Midge Ure Returns to Scarborough Spa
Back in the late '70s and '80s, you couldn’t turn on the radio without hearing the synth-driven sound of Ultravox – and at the helm was Midge Ure, a man who helped define an era. This December, he’s heading to the Scarborough Spa, ready to roll through a half-century of hits on his Midge Ure: 'Catalogue: The Hits Tour.' Mark your calendar for Thursday, December 5, because this is shaping up to be more than just another nostalgia trip.
Ure is showing no signs of slowing down. Fans talk about his energy on stage, even as he’s battled through health setbacks. At 70, he still pulls in crowds that share stories about his power to light up a room just by letting those familiar chords ring out. There’s something special coming to Scarborough Spa – the tour promises not just the chart-toppers, but also tracks that you’d only expect to hear if you rifled through Ure’s personal mixtape.
From Synth Anthems to Charity Anthems: What to Expect
So what’s in store for fans this December? Expect an expertly curated setlist. The hits are all lined up: 'Dancing with Tears in My Eyes', 'Love’s Great Adventure', and 'If I Was'. Ure is even dusting off his iconic Visage collaboration 'Fade to Grey'. And it's more than just the singles – deeper tracks from his time in Slik, Ultravox, and his solo journey are on the bill. This is a rare chance to get up close and personal with songs that shaped his career, some of which haven’t been performed live in decades.
But Ure’s legacy isn’t just built on synth-pop anthems. He famously co-wrote and produced 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?' as part of Band Aid, using music’s global influence to raise millions for famine relief in Ethiopia. The following year, he organized Live Aid with Bob Geldof, pulling off one of the most ambitious charity concerts in history. These are the moments fans talk about with pride, knowing they’re seeing not just a musician, but a man whose songs and projects have genuinely changed lives.
Beyond the music, fans booking early can snag tickets for the Platinum Lounge – an exclusive pre-show spot promising added comfort and maybe a brush with a legend. While general admission will get you close to the action, the upgrade turns it into a full-on VIP moment.
From his Ivor Novello and Grammy wins to sold-out shows across Europe, Midge Ure’s story is full of awards and accolades, but it’s his live presence – raw, immediate, and never mailing it in – that keeps people coming back. Whether you’re a die-hard synth fan or someone who just grew up with the soundtrack of the 80s, this concert is about more than reminiscing – it’s about living a piece of music history, right in Scarborough.
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