It would have been the first time in more than 30 years that Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) last played in New Zealand. In a statement posted to social media, Simple Minds said the tour was cancelled due to continued uncertainty and travel restrictions from the pandemic. Tickets for the cancelled shows had cost around $120 each. Fans said they were “devastated” and “spewing” when Simple Minds announced the tour was cancelled. Many on social media posted to ask if the band would ever perform in Australia or New Zealand again. Simple Minds last performed in New Zealand in 2017. Proudly 80s,