In sounding alarms, there is always special occasion (4)
I believe the answer is:
gala
'always special occasion' is the definition.
'gala' can be an answer for 'occasion' (I have seen 'Festive occasion' mean 'gala' so perhaps 'occasion' could also mean 'gala'). I'm not certain of the 'always special' bit.
'in sounding alarms there' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'GALA' is hidden within 'sounding alarms there'.
'is' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for gala that I've seen before include "Swimming competition" , "Special social or sporting occasion" , "A festive occasion, perhaps of sporting nature" , "Social occasion with special performances" , "Special sports event" .)