Madness to perform live at Westonbirt Arboretum in 2021

Madness to perform live at Westonbirt Arboretum in 2021

Posted on: 19 Oct 2020

The iconic ska outfit are the latest act to be added to next year's Forest Live lineup.

 

Madness will be performing an exclusive outdoor gig in a unique woodland setting near Bristol next summer, set to play live at Westonbirt Arboretum on Saturday 12 June.

 

The veteran party-starters are the third act to be added to the Forest Live lineup, following indie rockers Keane and soulful solo vocalist Rag'n'Bone Man.

 

Presented by Forestry England, the summer concert series offers fans the opportunity to experience performances from some of the UK's best-loved musical acts in a beautiful outdoor space.

 

Tickets for Madness go on sale at 09:00 on Friday 23 October - find out more and get yours here.

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Drawing on their musical roots in ska and two-tone, Madness are responsible for some of the best-loved songs of their generation, sparkling with the raw spirit of everyday life in Britain.

 

The instantly-recognisable sound of 'House of Fun', 'Baggy Trousers', 'Our House' saw Madness become a household name across the UK in the 80s, and they remain one of the most iconic British acts of all time.

 

Having celebrated their 40th Anniversary in 2019, the band are still on the road on a regular basis, with loyal 'Madheads' still attending their legendary live shows en masse.

 

 

Madness will arrive at Westonbirt Arboretum in June 2021 as part of Forest Live, a major outdoor live music series that celebrates and helps to safeguard the beauty of natural woodland areas around the country.

 

Almost 2 million people have attended Forest Live gigs since their launch in 2000, with ticket costs going towards vital conservation and environmental work. 

 

To date, the concert series has enabled Forestry England to continue supporting the nation's 1500 woodland and forest areas, and maintain natural spaces to welcome millions of visitors every year.

 

With support provided by special guests The Farm and singer-songwriter Emily Capell, Madness will be performing two shows as part of Forest Live 2021.

 

Following their slot at Westonbirt Arboretum (Saturday 12 June), they'll be playing at Thetford Forest on Saturday 19 June.

 

Tickets go on sale at 09:00 on Friday 23 October and can be found here.

 

For more information, or to follow lineup news and updates, find Forest Live on Twitter.

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Article by:

Matt Robson

 

Editor - 365Bristol.com & LOUD Magazine
 

Matt is a Journalism graduate and writer, passionate about supporting Bristol music, art and independent business. Get in touch via email at matt@365bristol.com.