Big Country Announce ‘Greatest Hits’ Australian Tour 2025

Expect to hear all the Scottish rocker’s biggest hits when they perform in Adelaide this October.

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Prepare yourself for an evening of folk-rock joy when Big Country bring their Greatest Hits tour Down Under this October.

The legendary Scottish rockers made a name for themselves in the ‘80s, merging traditional Celtic folk with contemporary rock to create a guitar-driven sound like no other.

Returning to Australia for the first time since 2019, fans can expect a setlist chock-full of Big Country hits, including the band’s anthem, ‘In A Big Country’, and fan favourites ‘Chance’, ‘Fields of Fire’, ‘Look Away’, ‘Wonderland’ and many more.

Getting things underway at Brisbane’s The Triffid on Thursday, October 9, Big Country take their big band sound to Sydney’s Metro Theatre on Firday, October 10, Melbourne’s Max Watts on Saturday, October 11 and Adelaide’s The Gov on Wednesday, October 15, bringing their short but sweet Aussie adventure to an end at Perth’s Rosemount Hotel on Friday, October 17.

Pre-sale begins on Friday, May 9 at 9:30am. General on-sale commences on Monday, May 12. For full ticketing information, visit metropolistouring.com.

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Founded in 1981, Big Country hit the big time a few years later with the release of their debut album, The Crossing, which included the monster single, ‘Big Country’.

The band dropped four albums throughout the ‘80s before their commercial appeal waned. Despite this, the band garnered a cult following that led to a further four albums in the ‘90s and constant touring before the death of founding member Stuart Adamson resulted in Big Country disbanding.

The remaining members reunited to celebrate Big Country’s 25th anniversary in 2007 and have continued to tour as a band, with the current lineup comprising sole original member Bruce Watson performing alongside his son, guitarist Jamie Watson, vocalist and guitarist Tommie Paxton, drummer Reece Dobbin and bassist Chris Stones.

As the press release states, expect “big guitars, big drums and big checks on their shirts” when Big Country make their Australian return this October.

Catch Big Country at The Gov on Wednesday, October 15. For ticketing information, visit metropolistouring.com.

BIG COUNTRY Greatest Hits Australian Tour Dates 2025

Thursday, October 9 – The Triffid, Brisbane

Friday, October 10 – Metro Theatre, Sydney

Saturday, October 11 – Max Watts, Melbourne

Wednesday, October 15 – The Gov, Adelaide

Friday, October 17 – Rosemount Hotel, Perth

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