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Big Country + The Alarm in London
O2 Academy Islington in LondonWed, Dec 2, 2026 · 07:00 PM
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Overview
Big Country + The Alarm is a Music / Rock / Alternative Rock event at O2 Academy Islington in London.
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Two iconic Scottish rock bands share a London stage for a night of anthemic choruses and driving guitars. Big Country, known for their bagpipe-inspired guitar sound and hits like "In a Big Country," bring their high-energy set to the capital. The Alarm, fronted by Mike Peters, deliver their signature blend of punk and folk rock, with classics such as "68 Guns" and "Rain in the Summertime."
Attendees can expect a powerful double bill celebrating decades of rock history. The atmosphere will be electric as both bands perform their most beloved tracks, creating a nostalgic yet vibrant experience for fans of 80s alternative rock.
📍 London
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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 Islington in London
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O2 Academy Islington in London
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