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Two enduring and iconic international bands, ICEHOUSE (Australia) and Simple Minds (Scotland), have come together to celebrate their upcoming Australian tour with a song that influenced them both, the call to action Get It On.

Get It On was written by Marc Bolan in 1971 then recorded and released that year by his band, T. Rex. The song went on to become a smash hit in many countries including the UK and Australia where it made a big impact on members of both bands.

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ICEHOUSE’s Iva Davies, said “ICEHOUSE and Simple Minds first met in 1981 when we shared stages in the UK and Australia on each band’s initial foray into international touring. I’ve been a huge supporter of Simple Minds as songwriters, recording artists and performers ever since.

“When Jim Kerr suggested we might do a recording together we found that we were both admirers of David Bowie and Marc Bolan so doing a version of a song by one of them was a great place to start.

“We settled on Get It On because it has the spirit of what the two bands’ live shows in February 2024 will be like after 40+ years since we were first together. It is a call for us to give our best with a bit of a challenge to one another and to the audience to be ready for evenings of joy, singing along with us and lots of enthusiasm!”

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Iva Davies with Jim Kerr 1981

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Jim Kerr from Simple Minds added “From the same generation, it was always obvious that Simple Minds and ICEHOUSE shared the exact same influences. For that reason we were delighted to join Iva and the rest of the guys on their ‘bold’ arrangement of T.Rex fabulous ‘ Get It On.’ Looking forward hopefully to playing it live together on the forthcoming Australian tour.”

Simple Minds and ICEHOUSE first toured together in the UK and Australia in 1981, setting the scene for both bands’ forays into global markets and cementing enduring mutual respect and a long friendship.

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Now, over 40 years later, they join forces again to tour Australia in February playing Mornington, Rochford Winery, Sandstone and Kings Park as part of the Red Hot Summer Tour.

Get It On is released today through Universal Music Australia and is available from here.

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RED HOT SUMMER
TOUR DATES
– Series Two

Saturday 10th February 2024
Mornington Racecourse, Mornington VIC
Featuring ICEHOUSE, SIMPLE MINDS, Noiseworks, Daryl Braithwaite & Bachelor Girl
This is an 18-plus show
SOLD OUT

Sunday 11th February 2024
Rochford Wines, Yarra Valley VIC
Featuring SIMPLE MINDS, ICEHOUSE, Noiseworks, Daryl Braithwaite & Bachelor Girl
This is an 18-plus show

Saturday 17th February 2024
Sandstone Point, Bribie Island QLD
Featuring ICEHOUSE, SIMPLE MINDS, Noiseworks, Daryl Braithwaite & Bachelor Girl
This is an 18-plus show
SOLD OUT

Wednesday 21st February 2024
Kings Park & Botanic Garden, Perth WA
Featuring SIMPLE MINDS, ICEHOUSE & Bachelor Girl
This is an all-ages show

Tickets are available HERE

For more information, please visit
RED HOT SUMMER TOUR HERE

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ICEHOUSE
TOUR DATES

Tuesday, 12 December 2023
Sydney Opera House Forecourt, Sydney NSW

Friday, 2 February 2024
Festivale, Launceston TAS

Tickets available from here

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Photo – Thorsten Samesch Toddevision

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SIMPLE MINDS
New Show Dates

Thursday 8th February 2024
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
(Matinee 6.00pm & Evening 9.00pm)

Tuesday 13th February 2024
Palais Theatre, Melbourne

Wednesday 14th February 2024
Adelaide Entertainment Centre Theatre, Adelaide

Sunday 18th February 2024
The Star Theatre, Gold Coast

Tickets available from here 

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We acknowledge First Nations people as the Traditional Owners and sovereign custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We recognise their continuing connection to Country and their respective nations across this continent and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

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Iva Davies with Jim Kerr 1981

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