The Great Leap Forward Concert & Tour History (Updated for 2026)

The Great Leap Forward Concert History

The Great Leap Forward is a band formed by former bIG fLAME member Alan Brown, when his previous band split up in 1987. Great Leap Forward was essentially a solo project, although various musicians were added for live performances. The sound was more melodic and danceable than his earlier band, still with overtly political lyrics. After three 12" EP's on Ron Johnson Records, that label's collapse led to a move to Communications Unique for debut album Don't Be Afraid Of Change, which largely comprised tracks from the three Ron Johnson singles.

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Date	Concert	Venue	Location
Mar 01, 2026	The Great Leap Forward / Normal Service	Glad Café	Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Feb 15, 2026	The Great Leap Forward	Pop Recs	Sunderland, England, United Kingdom
Aug 20, 2021 – Aug 22, 2021	Preston pop fest Close Lobsters / The Great Leap Forward / The Bluebells / The Wolfhounds / The Jazz Butcher / stuart moxham / swansea south / Yeah Yeah Noh Setlists	The Continental Preston	Preston, England, United Kingdom
Oct 20, 2012	The June Brides / Sarandon / Bearsuit / The Great Leap Forward / The Bent Moustache	The Continental	Preston, England, United Kingdom
Jun 30, 1989	The Great Leap Forward / Turn To Flowers	The Boardwalk	Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Apr 17, 1989	The Great Leap Forward	The Haçienda	Manchester, England, United Kingdom