SCOTTISH ROCK LEGENDS
BIG COUNTRY
ANNOUNCE UK TOUR
DECEMBER 2025
w/ special guest TOYAH
Tickets on-sale: Friday 9th, 10am at ticketmaster.co.uk
Scottish rock royalty Big Country have announced a string of UK dates for winter 2025, which will include stops in Cardiff, Leeds, London, Manchester and Newcastle. The UK dates stand as part of a 2025 world tour stopping in the US, Australia, New Zealand and Europe.
Throughout the tour, aside from their classics, Big Country will be playing tracks from their upcoming album Eastworld, set for release later this year with further information to be revealed soon.
Support will come from very special guest Toyah, a pioneering figure in the UK’s new wave and post-punk movement. Over the years Toyah has made an indelible mark on the entertainment industry with her unique voice, electrifying stage presence, and artistic versatility.
Big Country remain one of Scotland’s most iconic rock bands, known for their unique fusion of post-punk, new wave, and Scottish folk influences. From their breakthrough in the 1980s to the present day, Big Country continues to captivate audiences with their anthemic sound and repertoire of memorable hits.
Formed in 1981 in Dunfermline, Scotland, Big Country’s distinctive blend of rock and Celtic influences quickly set them apart from their contemporaries. Their 1983 debut album, The Crossing, introduced hit singles like “In a Big Country” and “Fields of Fire,” which became well known around the world. These tracks established Big Country as one of the most original and exciting bands of the era.
The current line-up consists of Bruce Watson (Guitar), Jamie Watson (Guitar), Tommie Paxton (Vocals), Reece Dobbin (Drums) and Chris Stones (Bass).
Tour dates – December 2025
Tuesday 9th Cardiff Tramshed
Friday 12th Leeds Project House
Sunday 14th London Islington Assembly Hall
Tuesday 16th Manchester Academy 2
Wednesday 17th Newcastle Boiler Shop