Big Audio Dynamite Concert History

Big Audio Dynamite (later known as Big Audio Dynamite II and Big Audio, and often abbreviated BAD or B.A.D.) is an alternative rock band which formed in 1984 in London, England by the ex-guitarist and singer of The Clash, Mick Jones. The band blends elements of punk rock, reggae, hip-hop, electronica and rock into their own style of music.

Date Concert Venue Location
Apr 17, 1987
Big Audio Dynamite

No. 10 Upping Street

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The Channel Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Apr 01, 1987
Big Audio Dynamite Buckhead Cinema & Drafthouse Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Mar 16, 1987
Big Audio Dynamite The Roxy Theatre West Hollywood, California, United States
Mar 12, 1987
Big Audio Dynamite / The Looters The Galleria San Francisco, California, United States
Mar 08, 1987
Big Audio Dynamite

No. 10 Upping Street Tour

Longhorn Ballroom Dallas, Texas, United States
Feb 26, 1987
Big Audio Dynamite / Chiefs Of Relief / London Posse
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Manchester International 2 Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Dec 07, 1986
Big Audio Dynamite Buckhead Cinema & Drafthouse Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Nov 12, 1986
Big Audio Dynamite Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Show Duplicate for Nov 12, 1986
Nov 11, 1986
Big Audio Dynamite
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The Powerhouse Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Nov 10, 1986
Big Audio Dynamite Rock City Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Jun 28, 1986
Peter Gabriel / Elvis Costello / Big Audio Dynamite / Sade / Gil Scott-Heron / Sting / Boy George & Helen Terry / Billy Bragg / Hugh Masekela / Jerry Dammers & Friends / Maxi Priest / Communards / Roddy Frame / Gary Kemp / Princess / David Grant /...
Peter Gabriel / Elvis Costello / Big Audio Dynamite / Sade / Gil Scott-Heron / Sting / Boy George & Helen Terry / Billy Bragg / Hugh Masekela / Jerry Dammers & Friends / Maxi Priest / Communards / Roddy Frame / Gary Kemp / Princess / David Grant / Lorna Gee / The Style Council / Aswad Show all bands
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Clapham Common London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 22, 1986
Simple Minds / Lloyd Cole & The Commotions / The Waterboys / Big Audio Dynamite / Doctor And The Medics

Once Upon A Time

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Milton Keynes Bowl Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Apr 21, 1986
Big Audio Dynamite / Chiefs Of Relief Portland Club Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Show Duplicate for Apr 21, 1986
Apr 18, 1986
Big Audio Dynamite Queen Margaret Union (QMU) Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Apr 15, 1986
Big Audio Dynamite / Chiefs Of Relief
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The Haçienda Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Mar 14, 1986
Big Audio Dynamite Whiskey a Go Go West Hollywood, California, United States
Mar 12, 1986
Big Audio Dynamite

Big Audio Dynamite E=MC2

Florentine Gardens Los Angeles, California, United States
Nov 27, 1985
Big Audio Dynamite Rock City Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Oct 18, 1984
U2 / Big Audio Dynamite

U2

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Espace Tony Garnier Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

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Big Audio Dynamite on Apr 18, 1987 [327-small]

Big Audio Dynamite
Apr 18, 1987
 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Big Audio Dynamite on Oct 1, 1989 [334-small]

Big Audio Dynamite
Oct 1, 1989
 New Haven, Connecticut, United States
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Big Audio Dynamite on Apr 17, 1987 [523-small]

Big Audio Dynamite
Apr 17, 1987
 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Mick Ronson Memorial Concert on Apr 29, 1994 [337-small]

Mick Ronson Memorial Concert
Apr 29, 1994
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Credit: Steve Gray

FESTIVAL 88 Amnesty International Festival Of Youth on Jun 18, 1988 [632-small]

FESTIVAL 88 Amnesty International Festival Of Youth
Jun 18 - 19, 1988
 Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
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FESTIVAL 88 Amnesty International Festival Of Youth on Jun 18, 1988 [633-small]

FESTIVAL 88 Amnesty International Festival Of Youth
Jun 18 - 19, 1988
 Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
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U2 / The Pretenders & Chrissie Hynde / Big Audio Dynamite / In Tua Nua on Jul 11, 1987 [872-small]

U2 / The Pretenders & Chrissie Hynde / Big Audio Dynamite / In Tua Nua
Jul 11, 1987
 Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
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U2 / Pretenders / Lou Reed / Big Audio Dynamite / UB40 / Joe Strummer on Jun 17, 1987 [645-small]

U2 / Pretenders / Lou Reed / Big Audio Dynamite / UB40 / Joe Strummer
Jun 17, 1987
 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Big Audio Dynamite on Jul 23, 2011 [419-small]

Big Audio Dynamite
Jul 23, 2011
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Beautiful Days Festival 2011 on Aug 19, 2011 [608-small]

Beautiful Days Festival 2011
Aug 19 - 21, 2011
 Exeter, England, United Kingdom
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Mick Ronson Memorial Concert on Apr 29, 1994 [401-small]

Mick Ronson Memorial Concert
Apr 29, 1994
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Credit: Steve Gray

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Hip Hop
Alternative Rock
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Alternative
British
Post-Punk
New Wave
Dance
Synthpop
New Wave Pop
Dub
Alternative Dance
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Male Vocalists
Pub Rock
Dance-Rock
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Big Audio Dynamite had?

Big Audio Dynamite has had 98 concerts.

What genre is Big Audio Dynamite?

Big Audio Dynamite is most often considered to be Rock, Electronic, Hip Hop, Alternative Rock, Pop Rock, Alternative, British, Post-Punk, New Wave, Dance, Synthpop, New Wave Pop, Dub, Alternative Dance, New Romantic, Male Vocalists, Pub Rock, Dance-Rock, and Deep New Wave.

When was the last Big Audio Dynamite concert?

The last Big Audio Dynamite concert was on September 09, 2011 at Robin Hill Country Park in Isle Of Wight, England, United Kingdom. The bands that performed were: "Bestival" / Brian Wilson / Big Audio Dynamite / Mogwai / Patrick Wolf / Tall Ships / Mazes (UK) / Rainbow Arabia / Chromeo.

What setlist does Big Audio Dynamite play live?

The songs that Big Audio Dynamite performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the September 08, 2011 concert in Isle Of Wight, England, United Kingdom:

  1. Medicine Show
  2. A Party
  3. BAD
  4. Rob Peter Pay Paul
  5. E=MC2
  6. The Bottom Line
  7. Sightsee M.C!
  8. C'Mon Every Beatbox
  9. Rush

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