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Big Country + The Alarm in Bristol
O2 Academy Bristol in BristolThu, Dec 10, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Overview
Overview
Big Country + The Alarm is a Music / Rock / Alternative Rock event at O2 Academy Bristol in Bristol.
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Two iconic Scottish rock bands share a bill in Bristol for a night of anthemic, guitar-driven music. Big Country, known for their bagpipe-like guitar sound and hits like "In a Big Country," bring their energetic live show. The Alarm, fronted by Mike Peters, deliver their signature blend of punk and folk rock, with classics such as "68 Guns."
Attendees can expect a high-energy evening filled with singalong choruses and powerful performances from both acts. The concert offers a rare chance to see these influential bands on the same stage.
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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 Bristol in Bristol
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