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Mike and the Big Country boys had an amazing time at V Festival in Chelmsford and Stafford this weekend. Sunny weather and responsive crowds generated a great festival vibe. Click here to see the photos.

This years Snowdon Rocks event – Go Green For A Day – was a huge success. Our start point for the walk was the Pen Y Ceunant Cafe and our lovely host Stephan providing early morning tea! Mike set the tone with a quote from George Mallory and a rendition of Without A Fight before we started our quest. With each step the skies cleared and the weather is the best [read more]

Mike Peters will take the 30th Anniversary Alarm celebrations to the USA this September with the announcement of 3 exclusive ‘in person’ acoustic shows. Sunday September 4th El REY THEATRE, Hollywood Tickets Wednesday September 7th The RED DEVIL Lounge, San Francisco Tickets Sunday 11th September B.B. KING’S, New York Tickets Mike Peters will perform acoustic sets at all of these very special shows drawing material from each of the 3 [read more]

James Stevenson’s interview in Record Collector.

Thanks for all your interest in Sound and the Fury. Seems like everyone is using the new shop! Due to demand, the MPO is now introducing a Mobile MPO number: MPO Mobile 07548 716962 The MPO landline number 01745 571571 is currently undergoing a overhaul and will be back in use from July 12th onwards). In the meantime, please feel free to call or text us at MPO on 07548 716962. [read more]

Janice Long played ‘unbreak the promise’ on Radio 2 very early this morning. Select the link below and move the slider to 48:30. Please Note:: The tour dates mentioned are Big Country not The Alarm. http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/b0123wz8. Why not post a message to Janice here, saying ‘thanks’ and asking her to play some more alarm!!

30th ANNIVERSARY ALBUM / FILM EDITION & CD SINGLE The Sound And The Fury is the brand new album and film from Mike Peters & The Alarm and is available to order now from the 21st Century Shop. Released simultaneously with brand new single ‘Unbreak The Promise’ (featuring the sound of Alarm fans from all over the world – The Alarm Choir), The Sound And The Fury can be seen [read more]

Note From The Old “Webmaster” And The New “Content Editor”… welcome to the all new alarm.com website. The new website is easier to navigate and will allow us to add lots more news, features, photos and videos from the archive in the future. We’ve streamlined the information flow, and we have simplified how information is delivered, so you ,the loyal fan will be able to get to what you want [read more]

Here are some links to press coverage of The Big Country performance at The Isle Of Wight Festival. musicpics.co.uk gigwise.com absoluteradio.co.uk absoluteradio.co.uk (2) muzu.tv virtualfestivals.com walesonline.co.uk

Join us behind the scenes as The Alarm soundcheck at various venues around the UK on the 2011 Sound And The Fury Tour.

6th June 2011 – 30 years of The Alarm On the anniversery of 30 years of The Alarms first show at The Royal Victoria in Prestatyn, Mike Peters takes a tour of significant Alarm sites. Happy Birthday to The Alarm.

BIG COUNTRY – announce warm up and ‘vibe’ gigs in Scotland. Thu. 7th July : Glasgow, King Tuts SOLD OUT Fri. 8th July : T In The Park Mon. 11th July : Glasgow, King Tuts Tue. 12th July : Stirling, Tollbooth Wed. 13th July : Dundee, Doghouse Fri. 15th July : Fort William, BA Club Sat. 16th JULY : Inverness, Summer In The City Founder member Bruce Watson says, “We are doing [read more]

The Alarm Tour is rocking across the UK, receiving fantastic reviews far and wide. DJ Chris Evans from Radio2 has also been picking up on the positive vibes and playing Alarm songs and name-checking the band on his radio show. On Sun May 22nd, The Alarm will be staying at the brand new Bloc Hotel. For those of you travelling to the gig and in need of somewhere to stay, [read more]

Great Big Country review from the Scottish News Of The World.

A unique opportunity to be in The Alarm. Alarm fans are being given the unique opportunity to make their own mark on the Alarm’s Anniversary year, via a special internet charity auction, enabling winners to become an official member of The Alarm’For One Night Only’ for each date of the tour. Successful entrants will be invited on stage during the encore to become an honorary member of The Alarm. Funds [read more]

Due to popular demand!! The Brook in Southampton has been added to the upcoming tour schedule on Tuesday 10th May. www.the-brook.com Tickets: We Got Tickets

LOVE HOPE STRENGTH – Damien Hirst designs Squeeze instruments to auction for Love Hope Strength and the Teenage Cancer Trust Squeeze will play an exclusive set of instruments designed by Damien Hirst when they headline a charity concert later this month. The collection features two guitars and a drum kit, all of which have been hand-painted with the artist’s iconic spot design and signed by him. Squeeze will be joined by [read more]

THE GATHERING 2012: Friday 27th, Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th January 2012 The Gathering 20 : Twenty years of The Gathering 1992-2012 : Are you Gonna Be There? Following on from two successful Gatherings in Mike Peters’ home town of Prestatyn, the 20th Anniversary of the Gathering Weekend returns to Pontins Holiday Village, Prestatyn Sands, Prestatyn, North Wales . Weekend ticket price (including 2 nights accommodation/all concerts & daytime activities/Aftershow/Sunday [read more]

Mike and co have been recording at Aerial Studios in Wrexham, North Wales for the last few days. Capturing the punk rock spirit of 1977, the band have been blasting through a collection of songs to be used in the film soundtrack. We think the result sounds amazing, but you’ll have to wait until the film is released to find out! We would especially like to thank David O’Connor at [read more]