Simply brilliant support acts announced for Simple Minds Bedford Park gig

Singer Alison Moyet in a black dress standing between a large vintage chest of drawers and a three legged lamp on a smaller side unit. The walls of the room are dusty pink.
Alison Moyet Image: Naomi Davison

The Simple Minds gig in Bedford Park is shaping up quite nicely as Live Nation and Cuffe & Taylor announce the support acts who will be joining them next summer.

On 3 July 2025, one of the UK’s most successful bands, Simple Minds will headline that evening’s TK Maxx Presents Bedford Summer Sessions 2025 with Alison Moyet and KT Tunstall in support.

Read: Simple Minds to headline Bedford Summer Sessions 2025

Alison Moyet

Alison Moyet, known for her distinctive, soulful voice, first rose to fame as part of the groundbreaking synth-pop duo Yazoo before launching a successful solo career with her number 1 debut album, ‘Alf’ and Top 10 hits “Love Resurrection” and “All Cried Out”.

In 2024, she marked 40 years as a solo artist by releasing the Top 10 album ‘Key’, featuring reworked versions of singles, fan favourites and deep cuts along with two new songs that showcase the depth and breadth of her artistic creativity and songwriting.

With two number 1 albums, six Top 10 singles, three BRIT Awards, and a GRAMMY nomination, Alison’s career has spanned over four decades of music.

Alison will now bring to Bedford her captivating stage presence to Bedford Park, delivering an inimitable performance. She will also embark on a 59-date world tour in 2025, including stops across the UK, Europe, North America and beyond.

KT Tunstall

Singer KY Tunstall wearing a hat and a horizontally striped jumper and vertical striped trousers standing with her arms wide in front of a white wall with  vertical black bars in front of it that makes it also look like it is striped. The photo is in black and white.
KT Tunstall. Image: Cuffe & Taylor

Also joining the lineup is KT Tunstall, whose breakout 2004 album ‘Eye to the Telescope’ introduced hits like “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree” and “Suddenly I See”.

Known for her raw, emotive performances and her fusion of folk, rock, and experimental sounds, Tunstall has captivated audiences for nearly two decades.

In addition to her prolific music career, she has expanded into composing for film and theatre, with her latest project, Clueless: The Musical, set to make its West End debut in February 2025.

Next year, she will celebrate the 20th anniversary of ‘Eye to the Telescope’ with special performances and a re-release featuring additional tracks, including her inaugural headline show at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

Her performance at Bedford Summer Sessions promises to be a memorable showcase of her extraordinary musical journey.

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