The Alarm's 1983 Concert History

The Alarm is an alternative rock band which formed in 1978 in Rhyl, Wales. For most of their career the band consisted of Mike Peters (vocals, guitar), Dave Sharp (guitar), Eddie Macdonald (bass) and Nigel Twist (drums). The band split in 1991, but reunited in 2001.

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 30, 1983
The Police / The Alarm
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OVO Arena Wembley London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 21, 1983
The Police / The Alarm
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NEC Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Dec 18, 1983
U2 / Elvis Costello / The Style Council / The Alarm / Hazel O'Connor / Ian Dury and the Music Students
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Apollo Victoria Theatre London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 15, 1983
The Alarm
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The Ritz New York, New York, United States
Dec 11, 1983
The Alarm
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The Bayou Washington, D.C., United States
Oct 17, 1983
The Alarm
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Nick Rayns LCR, University of East Anglia (UEA) Norwich, England, United Kingdom
Sep 28, 1983
The Alarm
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My Father's Place Roslyn, NY, US
Sep 22, 1983
The Alarm Ripley's Music Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Sep 16, 1983
The Alarm Tuts Chicago, Illinois, United States
Sep 15, 1983
The Alarm
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Tuts Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jun 29, 1983
U2 / The Alarm

U2

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Pier 84, Hudson River Park New York, New York, United States
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Jun 28, 1983
U2 / The Alarm
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The Centrum Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Jun 25, 1983
U2 / The Alarm

War

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The Civic Center Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Jun 22, 1983
U2 / The Alarm

U2

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Curtis Hixon Hall Tampa, Florida, United States
Jun 21, 1983
U2 / The Alarm
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Jai Alai Fronton Hall Orlando, Florida, United States
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Jun 17, 1983
U2 / The Alarm
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Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena Los Angeles, California, United States
Jun 16, 1983
U2 / The Alarm Norman, Oklahoma, United States
Jun 11, 1983
U2 / The Alarm
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Southpark Meadows Austin, Texas, United States
Jun 03, 1983
U2 / The Alarm
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The Salt Palace Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Jun 01, 1983
U2 / The Alarm / Romeo Void / The B-Team
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Bill Graham Civic Auditorium San Francisco, California, United States

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U2 / The Alarm on Jun 3, 1983 [388-small]

U2 / The Alarm
Jun 3, 1983
 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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U2 / The Alarm / Romeo Void / The B-Team on Jun 1, 1983 [848-small]

U2 / The Alarm / Romeo Void / The B-Team
Jun 1, 1983
 San Francisco, California, United States
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The Police / The Alarm on Dec 21, 1983 [815-small]

The Police / The Alarm
Dec 21, 1983
 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Rock
Punk
Alternative
New Wave
Synthpop
New Wave Pop
New Romantic
Jangle Pop
Welsh Rock
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2024 36 concerts
2023 6 concerts
2022 15 concerts
2021 1 concert
2020 2 concerts
2019 46 concerts
2018 60 concerts
2017 59 concerts
2016 20 concerts
2015 33 concerts
2014 5 concerts
2013 14 concerts
2012 1 concert
2011 11 concerts
2010 25 concerts
2009 5 concerts
2008 17 concerts
2007 9 concerts
2006 7 concerts
2004 12 concerts
2003 7 concerts
2002 1 concert
2001 2 concerts
2000 5 concerts
1994 1 concert
1991 18 concerts
1990 9 concerts
1989 17 concerts
1988 35 concerts
1987 18 concerts
1986 18 concerts
1985 28 concerts
1984 33 concerts
1983 25 concerts
1982 9 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has The Alarm had?

The Alarm has had 621 concerts.

What genre is The Alarm?

The Alarm is most often considered to be Rock, Punk, Alternative, New Wave, Synthpop, New Wave Pop, New Romantic, Jangle Pop, and Welsh Rock.

When is the next The Alarm concert?

The next The Alarm concert is on May 01, 2024 at House of Blues in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. The bands performing are: The Alarm / The Blow Monkeys / Belouis Some / Jay Aston’s Gene Loves Jezebel.

When was the last The Alarm concert?

The last The Alarm concert was on January 19, 2024 at Great Hall, Cardiff University Students' Union in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom.

What setlist does The Alarm play live?

The songs that The Alarm performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the January 19, 2024 concert at Great Hall, Cardiff University Students' Union in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom:

  1. Superchannel
  2. Absolute Reality
  3. 45 R.P.M.
  4. Two Rivers
  5. A Breed Apart
  6. Sold Me Down the River
  7. Next
  8. The Drunk and the Disorderly
  9. Knife Edge
  10. Right Back Where I Started From
  11. Walk Forever by My Side
  12. The Rock and Roll
  13. Kill Kill Kill
  14. Strength
  15. Rain in the Summertime
  16. Breathe
  17. Beautiful
  18. My Town
  19. Sixty Eight Guns
  20. Where Were You Hiding When the Storm Broke
  21. Rescue Me
  22. Spirit of '76
  23. The Bells of Rhymney
  24. Rockin' in the Free World
  25. Blaze of Glory
  26. This Train Is Bound for Glory
  27. Get Down and Get With It

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