Birmingham duo Big Special return to North America this spring supporting Lambrini Girls on a run from April 21 in Atlanta through May 5 in Lawrence, Kansas. The tour brings the acclaimed UK outfit back across the continent following their biggest headlining UK tour, which kicks off February 13 and includes four sold-out shows. Vocalist Joe Hicklin shares his excitement: “we’re absolutely buzzing to be joining the mighty Lambrini Girls on their spring tour across the continent. Tonnes of new cities for us, so come say howdy or whatever you say out there.”
Big Special recently released “SLUGLIFE” via SO Recordings, opening 2026 with a track that captures their signature blend of dark humor and raw honesty. Hicklin describes the song as being about “living low to the ground and going slow. Feeling guilt for needing a bit of time to pull yourself up by your boot straps. It’s about working through the self hate that can come through hard times.” The single follows October’s “PLAINTIVE NATIVE” and November’s “DRAGGED UP A HILL (and thrown down the other side),” maintaining the momentum from their Sleaford Mods collaboration on “The Good Life,” which featured Game Of Thrones and Star Wars actress Gwendoline Christie in a captivating one-shot video.
Built on a lifelong friendship, Big Special ground their music in honesty and a clear sense of purpose. Their connection remains central as their sound continues to grow, reflecting the balance of ambition and emotional truth that defines their work. Critics have praised their approach, with NME calling it “a heady dose of heart and reality,” The Line Of Best Fit noting “a record that’s more complex, more human, and more interesting than anyone could have expected,” and DORK declaring their work “a real piece of art; sheer brilliance from start to finish.”
Tour Dates:
02/13 – Norwich, UK @ Waterfront
02/14 – Nottingham, UK @ Rescue Rooms [SOLD OUT]
02/15 – Newcastle, UK @ Digital
02/18 – Leeds, UK @ University Stylus
02/19 – Glasgow, UK @ SWG3 Warehouse [SOLD OUT]
02/20 – Manchester, UK @ New Century Hall [SOLD OUT]
02/21 – Birmingham, UK @ O2 Institute [SOLD OUT]
02/24 – Bristol, UK @ Electric Bristol
02/25 – Southampton, UK @ The 1865
02/27 – London, UK @ Roundhouse
03/06 – Dublin, UK @ The Workman’s Club [SOLD OUT]
03/07 – Belfast, UK @ Ulster Sports Club [SOLD OUT]
04/21 – Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse
04/22 – Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
04/24 – Brooklyn, NY @ Warsaw [SOLD OUT]
04/26 – Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club [SOLD OUT]
04/27 – Montreal, PQ @ Theatre Beanfield
04/28 – Toronto, ON @ The Concert Hall
04/30 – Chicago, IL @ Metro [SOLD OUT]
05/01 – Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theatre
05/02 – Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue
05/04 – St. Louis, MO @ Delmar Hall
05/05 – Lawrence, KS @ The Granada
05/21 – Derbyshire, UK @ Bearded Theory Festival
06/20 – Glasgow, UK @ TRSMT Festival
08/14 – Hampshire, UK @ Boomtown Festival