China Crisis Toronto Tickets - The Phoenix Concert Theatre

China Crisis with The Vapors, Big Country, and more

Aug 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM · The Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto, ON The Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto, ON

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China Crisis

17 concerts

Formed in 1979 near Liverpool, England, China Crisis are a new romantic pop duo (Gary Daly and Eddie Lundon) known for political touches and reggae rhythms. Hits include "Wishful Thinking" and "Black Man Ray"; Flaunt the Imperfection hit the U.K. Top Ten.

Big Country

16 concerts

Scottish rock band Big Country, led by England-born Stuart Adamson, were known for bagpipe-like guitars and Celtic-inspired anthems. Their debut The Crossing went platinum in the UK and spawned the Top 20 hit In a Big Country.

The Icicle Works

3 concerts

Liverpool’s Icicle Works formed in 1980, led by singer/guitarist/keyboardist Ian McNabb. Known for big-sounding guitar rock, they hit the US with 1984’s “Whisper to a Scream (Birds Fly)” (No. 37) and the debut album (No. 40).

The Vapors

The Vapors are a UK new wave band formed in late-70s Surrey. Discovered by The Jam’s Bruce Foxton, they toured on the 1979 Setting Sons tour and signed to United Artists. Their hit Turning Japanese reached UK No.3; debut album New Clear Days.

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