Madness

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Real Live Certified

Critics Consensus

Madness is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 10% of all live performers. Based on 94 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Madness is rated as a superb live performer, with remarkable shows that are worth watching. Madness concert reviews describe live shows and performances as powerful, raucous, enjoyable, and resonant.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Madness concerts? Madness concerts usually last from one and a half hours to up to two hours.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book Madness? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Madness range from $500,000 - $750,000, with Madness's current estimated booking fee to be around $500,000.

On tour

Auditorio Miguel Ríos, Rivas-Vaciamadrid, Spain (July 4); Plaza de España, Sevilla, Spain (July 6); Eden Project, St Austell, United Kingdom (July 12); Zwarte Cross Festival, Lichtenvoorde, Netherlands (July 17); Pikehall Derbyshire DE4 2PH, Matlock, United Kingdom (August 1); Southsea Common, Portsmouth, United Kingdom (August 22); laverstoke park farm overton, hampshire, United Kingdom (August 22); First Direct Arena, Leeds, United Kingdom (December 12); Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham, United Kingdom (December 13); Brighton Centre, Brighton, United Kingdom (December 14); Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom (December 19); The O2: Millenium Dome, London, United Kingdom (December 20)

Festivals in 2025

Les Deferlantes Sud de France 2025

June 26 - 29, 2025

Victorious Festival 2025

August 22 - 24, 2025

Y Not Festival 2025

July 31 - August 3, 2025

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Artist Info

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electronic

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Bio

Has Performed With

Squeeze

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Critic Concert Reviews

Mercury News (USA)

May 17, 2025

Madness delivered the ska-pop classics for fans in Oakland

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Reflections of Darkness (Germany)

October 2, 2024

Madness - Cologne 2024

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RockShot Magazine (UK)

July 28, 2024

Madness Take Uptown Festival 2024 One Step Beyond

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UK Music Reviews (UK)

July 15, 2024

For the third night under the Big Top at Markeaton Park on Sunday, there was no shortage of sing along songs and dad dancing as Rick Astley and the iconic Madness entertained a crowd that clearly demanded a night of hits, and who were not disappointed.

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Music-News.com (UK)

June 8, 2024

100

One of the architects of the ska movement, Madness (from Camden Town in North London), had a rip-roaring heyday from their debut disc (1979's "One Step Beyond") until their initial demise in 1986 (it was only temporary, as they would reform in 1999).

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