The Usher Hall Edinburgh
24 / 05 / 2026
The iconic and legendary Midge Ure brings his ‘A Man Of Two Worlds’ tour to Edinburgh’s Usher Hall. Following on from fantastic gigs in Aberdeen and Glasgow, we were sure to be in for a memorable night of classic songs spanning many a decade. Midge Ure’s back catalogue of music is unique and diverse, with such cult classics like Fade To Grey, which he wrote for Steve Strange the vocalist from “Visage”, and the unforgettable and timeless song “Vienna”.
Midge – “real name Jim” – found his grounding in the 1970s and 80s with bands like Slick, Rich Kids, Visage and rock legends Thin Lizzy. Midge met Warren Cann, Billy Currie and Chris Cross, and after a reshuffle of musicians, the rebirth of Ultravox, with Midge taking on song-writing and lead vocals, opened the door to chart success.
Tonight’s show was going to be a journey through the old and new material, first a taster of A Man Of Two Worlds, Midge’s new double album, then the solo and Ultravox classics that the audience would surely be craving.
A Man Of Two Worlds is a very deep and calming piece of music, and was very well received by all in attendance. It was at this point my thoughts started to drift towards my dear friend and reviewing partner Mark “Divine” Calvert, whom would have been here, but unfortunately due to being taken too soon, was sorely missed – but was here in spirit, feeling and thought. This one was for you, Mark, felt you dancing next to me, taking mental notes on the atmosphere and the band’s performance.
We danced to Fade To Grey by Visage, we boogied to Dancing With Tears in My Eyes, we embraced to “Vienna” and reflected on the days gone by to The Voice, a powerful thought provoking song that promoted the importance of using ones own voice. Being heard is part of life and I hear you Mark.
As for Midge Ure, after a recent vocal issue, he was very much delivering a strong and direct set, which was appreciated and consumed by a now up and standing cheering crowd of New Wave memory seekers. Music keeps us connected to times past and present, and A Man Of Two Worlds tour does just that.
Raymond Speedie
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