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Dork has covered BIG SPECIAL 22 times across news, features and reviews — full coverage below. Tagged on Dork's Birmingham scene. BIG SPECIAL has 2 upcoming live dates in the next twelve weeks.

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“THIS HERE AIN'T WATER” was last played on 11 April 2026 at BilboRock, Bilbao.

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Babyshambles are set to play their sole UK headline date at Margate's Dreamland this summer
Big Special, Warmduscher, Gans and Pregoblin confirmed as support for Bank Holiday show.
24 Apr 2026

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2000trees 2023 previews: Big Special

One of the most beloved weekends on the festival calendar, 2000trees returns this month with a line up stacked full of Upset faves.

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Wed 20 May
Catton Hall and Gardens
South Derbyshire, GB
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Sat 20 Jun
Glasgow Green
Glasgow, GB
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Babyshambles are going to play Dreamland Margate this summer

The band's only UK show of 2026 features Big Special and Warmduscher.

23 Apr 2026

Public Service Broadcasting and Big Special have announced benefit show honouring SO Recordings’ James Borrer

Public Service Broadcasting and Big Special have announced benefit show honouring SO Recordings’ James Borrer

The event also aims to raise awareness around the symptoms of bowel cancer.

22 Apr 2026

BIG SPECIAL have returned with ‘ONLY FREE WHEN SLEEPING’ and news of new EP ‘O’JOY!’

BIG SPECIAL have returned with ‘ONLY FREE WHEN SLEEPING’ and news of new EP ‘O’JOY!’

The ten-track project collects material from their first two album sessions.

15 Apr 2026

Big Special have dropped their new single 'SLUGLIFE'

Big Special have dropped their new single 'SLUGLIFE'

The tour kicks off in Norwich with several sold-out shows.

7 Jan 2026

Big Special have unveiled their new single 'DRAGGED UP A HILL (and thrown down the other side)'

Big Special have unveiled their new single 'DRAGGED UP A HILL (and thrown down the other side)'

UK tour kicks off in February, with 10 dates scheduled across the country.

26 Nov 2025

Big Special address political turmoil with their new single 'Plaintive Native'

Big Special address political turmoil with their new single 'Plaintive Native'

The duo are currently on tour.

15 Oct 2025

BIG SPECIAL: Making noise, making sense and making it up as they go

BIG SPECIAL: Making noise, making sense and making it up as they go

Back with surprise second album 'National Average', BIG SPECIAL are louder, sharper and more defiant - but still reckoning with the chaos that got them here.

4 Jul 2025

Big Special are going to play a Dot To Dot warm-up show in London

Big Special are going to play a Dot To Dot warm-up show in London

Punk duo Big Special will perform at Oslo, Hackney, ahead of Dot To Dot Festival's multi-city events in Bristol and Nottingham.

3 Apr 2025

Are You Listening? Festival has confirmed the Friday warmup for 2025's event

Are You Listening? Festival has confirmed the Friday warmup for 2025's event

The main event hosts Benefits, Coach Party, Honeyglaze, Man/Woman/Chainsaw, Alien Chicks and loads more.

20 Mar 2025

Big Special have released a deluxe version of their debut album 'Postindustrial Hometown Blues'

Big Special have released a deluxe version of their debut album 'Postindustrial Hometown Blues'

It features remixes, demos and live recordings from Glasgow and Brazil.

21 Feb 2025

Are You Listening? Festival is back for 2025, with Sprints, BIG SPECIAL and more

Are You Listening? Festival is back for 2025, with Sprints, BIG SPECIAL and more

There's also Benefits, Coach Party, Honeyglaze, Man/Woman/Chainsaw, Alien Chicks and loads more.

13 Feb 2025

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