BIG SPECIAL have announced a very special one-off live show in home town Walsall at which they will be raising money for homelessness fund Change Into Action and launching new single ‘TREES’.
Halfway through their tour on 5th December the Black Country duo of Joe Hicklin (vocals) and Callum Moloney (drums) will be performing a very special free hometown show at The Fountain in Walsall, a pub venue known for its welcoming community-minded outlook and dedication to platforming emerging art in the area. Not only will the show be free, BIG SPECIAL have also arranged for 75 six foot Fraser fir Christmas trees to be made available completely free of charge, too – or with a donation into an honesty box – no questions asked, for anyone in need. All proceeds with go to the Midlands-based giving scheme Change Into Action which supports specialist charities and street teams working to change the circumstances of rough sleepers.
The Fountain’s own values align perfectly with those of BIG SPECIAL, who with recent singles have always looked to elevate working-class voices and highlight the issues that blight small towns and rip communities apart. However, there is also a personal connection there too as singer Joe Hicklin explains:
“I used to work at The Fountain, it’s where I met our manager Steve whilst pulling him pints of cider. Scarlette, John and Jackie, the family that run the pub, are the nicest people I’ve ever worked for, they have always done what they can for the community and people in need, as well as always providing a space for art and creativity in a place where that is quite rare. We are excited to be back playing the Fountain and raising some money for local people in need.”
BIG SPECIAL will continue their live touring through November as special guest support for Sleaford Mods before embarking on a headline tour of the UK in December. The London and Birmingham dates are already sold out. Tickets are available here.
22-Nov-23 Birmingham O2 Academy w/ Sleaford Mods
23-Nov-23 Glasgow O2 Academy w/ Sleaford Mods
24-Nov-23 Nantwich The Granary Arts Cafe in support of Mind Charity
28-Nov-23 Leeds O2 Academy w/ Sleaford Mods
29-Nov-23 Manchester O2 Victoria Warehouse w/ Sleaford Mods
30-Nov-23 Bristol O2 Academy w/ Sleaford Mods
2-Dec-23 London Alexandra Palace w/ Sleaford Mods
5-Dec-23 Walsall The Fountain in support of Change to Action
11-Dec-23 Bristol The Louisiana
12-Dec-23 Nottingham The Bodega
13-Dec-23 Leeds Oporto
14-Dec-23 London The Lexington
15-Dec-23 Birmingham Hare & Hounds 2
16-Dec-23 Manchester YES (Basement)
5-Jan-24 Bognor Regis Rockway Beach Festival
Follow Big Special:
Website | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | Twitter | YouTube