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Big Special at New Century Hall — 20 February 2026 | Dork | Dork

Setlists
Big Special
New Century Hall

Setlist

New Century Hall

Friday, 20 February 2026 · 16 songs

Manchester

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Setlist · 16 songs

1BLACK COUNTRY GOTHIC
2HUG A BASTARD.
3GOD SAVE THE PONY.
4DESPERATE BREAKFAST
5THIS HERE AIN'T WATER
6MONGREL
7BLACK DOG/WHITE HORSE

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9DRAGGED UP A HILL (and thrown down the other side)

11PROFESSIONALS.

15FOR THE BIRDS

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34 Hanover Street, Manchester M4 4AH

www.newcenturyhall.com

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