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Midge Ure gives his lockdown advice on battling the bottle and reckons new visa rules for Europe will stop young bands from touring

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Midge Ure has kept himself busy during the past year “because boredom creates madness”. The Band Aid producer, 67, had a well-publicised battle with booze but quit nearly 20 years ago when his wife threatened to leave him.

During lockdown, addictions and mental health issues have spiralled. But the Cambuslang -born Ultravox star has made sure he doesn’t relapse by keeping himself busy.

He created a monthly subscription musical event, presents a radio show, is writing a new solo album and is planning a tour next year focusing on two of his classic 80s albums.The father of four girls said: “When you’ve given up drinking you learn to keep your hands and mind occupied.“I used to get crazy with my kids when they said they were bored. ‘You can’t.

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