About
Big Country Redux takes place at O2 Academy Bristol on Thursday 10 December 2026 at 19:00. The current line-up includes Bruce Watson, Jamie Watson, Tommie Paxton, Reece Dobbin and Chris Stones.
What to expect
Big Country moves forward under the name Big Country Redux from January 2026.
The current line-up includes Bruce Watson, Jamie Watson, Tommie Paxton, Reece Dobbin and Chris Stones.
- Formed in Dunfermline in 1981
- Founders: Stuart Adamson and Bruce Watson
- Widescreen guitar melody, harmony and lyric
- Drummer Mark Brzezicki and bassist Tony Butler joined
- Steve Lillywhite produced 'The Crossing' in 1983
- Singles include 'Fields Of Fire' and 'Chance'
- Signature song: 'In A Big Country'
- Over 2 million copies sold
- 3 Grammy nominations in the USA
Questions
When does Big Country Redux start and end?
Big Country Redux runs Thursday, 10 December 2026, 19:00.
Where is Big Country Redux?
Big Country Redux takes place at O2 Academy Bristol, 1-2 Frogmore Street, Bristol, Bristol.
Why is the band called Big Country Redux?
Bruce Watson announced that as of January 2026 the band will move forward under the name Big Country Redux.
He said: “Stuart’s words, music, and presence were at the very heart of Big Country. Without him, it can never truly be what it once was. Big Country Redux allows us to acknowledge that, while still performing the music we created as Big Country.”
He added that it brings clarity, draws a line under recent uncertainty, and is the right thing to do at this stage.
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Getting there
O2 Academy Bristol, 1-2 Frogmore Street, Bristol, BS1 5NA Bristol, England, GB
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