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Big Country + The Alarm in Bournemouth
O2 Academy Bournemouth in BournemouthWed, Nov 25, 2026 · 07:00 PM
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Big Country + The Alarm is a Music / Rock / Alternative Rock event at O2 Academy Bournemouth in Bournemouth.
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Two iconic Scottish rock bands, Big Country and The Alarm, share a bill for a night of anthemic guitar-driven music. Fans can expect a high-energy set from Big Country, known for their bagpipe-infused rock, alongside The Alarm's passionate punk-folk sound.
The concert brings together decades of classic hits in a single evening, creating a nostalgic yet electrifying atmosphere. It's a rare opportunity to see both bands perform live on the same stage.
📍 Bournemouth
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Big Country
Big Country are a Scottish rock band formed in Dunfermline, Fife, in 1981 by lead singer and guitarist Stuart Adamson, guitarist Bruce Watson, bassist Tony Butler and drummer Mark Brzezicki. Their debut album The Crossing (1983) reached number three in the UK and delivered their only U.S.
The Alarm
The Alarm are a Welsh rock band that formed in Rhyl in 1981. Initially formed as a punk band, the Toilets, in 1977 under lead vocalist Mike Peters, the group soon embraced arena rock and included marked influences from Welsh language and culture.
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O2 Academy Bournemouth in Bournemouth
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