Madness have announced two dates as part of Forest Live 2023, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England.
Drawing on their musical roots in pop and ska, Madness are responsible for some of the most credible pop compositions of their generation with the ability to write songs that sparkle with the spirit of British life.
Creating their trademark ‘nutty’ sound, they became the UK’s consummate singles group with a huge haul of hits such as One Step Beyond, My Girl, Baggy Trousers, Embarrassment, It Must Be Love, House Of Fun, Driving In My Car, Our House and Wings Of A Dove.
A career spanning over four decades in the business is testament to the band’s enduring popularity as music makers, their legendary live shows satiating the appetite of the steadfast ‘Madheads’ fanbase.
The dates this year follow on from sold-out performances at the Forest Live 2022 series.
The band are currently working on their first new album in 6 years.
Forest Live
Forest Live is a major outdoor music series that introduces forests to new audiences in unique, natural woodland arenas around the country.
Over 2 million people have attended a Forest Live gig over the last twenty-two years, enjoying great music and supporting the nation’s forests through ticket purchases.
Attending the concerts helps Forestry England run conservation projects and grow more trees.
Last year they planted nearly 7 million trees.
Forestry England
Forestry England manages and cares for the nation’s 1,500 woods and forests, shaping landscapes as England’s largest land manager.
They received a total of 363 million visits last year – and more than half the landscapes they manage are covered by a statutory designation – such as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) and National Parks – making them some of the most valuable habitats for nature.
Forestry England manages the biggest and most diverse area of land in England, with sites ranging from forest to heathland, mountains to moors and farmland to urban green space.
Madness dates
Thursday 8th June: Cannock Chase Forest, near Rugeley, Staffordshire
Thursday 15th June: Delamere Forest, near Northwich, Cheshire
