Back in April the legendary rock group after premiered tracks in the city from its latest album Eastworld, and members are currently touring England.

Since January they have been performing under the name Big Country Redux, the additional word meaning “revived/restored”.

The band was also in the headlines during 2026 following the release of a biography covering the life of its late frontman Stuart Adamson.

The upcoming SMA ceremony will take place at Glasgow’s Barrowland Ballroom on Saturday, November 7.

Previous events have raised more than £1 Million for the music charity Nordoff and Robins since launching in 1999, helping support people living with life-limiting illness, disability and social isolation.

A joint statement from those in Big Country reads: “It is an honour to be associated with Nordoff and Robbins. Along with Guitar Guitar, I would like to thank them on behalf of the group for this award.”