Some Cotswold highlights are famous, some are quietly fascinating, and Madness announce Forest Live date in the Cotswolds next summer is one of the reasons we keep finding new things to love about the area.
You will find the background, local detail and small points of interest that make Madness announce Forest Live date in the Cotswolds next summer worth knowing about, especially if you enjoy the stories behind the Cotswolds.
21/10/2020
Madness will be playing at Westonbirt Arboretum, near Tetbury, as part of Forest Live 2021, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England.
Drawing on their musical roots in ska, Madness were 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.
Drawing on their musical roots in ska, Madness were 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’, ‘Grey Day’, ‘House Of Fun’, ‘Driving In My Car’, ‘Our House’ and ‘Wings Of A Dove’.
Last year, Madness celebrated their 40th anniversary, testament to the band’s enduring popularity as music makers, with the loyal ‘Madheads’ fanbase always craving their legendary live shows.
Forest Live is a major outdoor live music series that introduces forests to new audiences in unique, natural woodland arenas around the country. Over 1.9 million people have attended a Forest Live gig in the last twenty years, enjoying great music and supporting the nation’s forests when buying a ticket.
Going to a concert helps Forestry England create beautiful places for people to enjoy, run important conservation projects and keep growing trees. Every year they plant some 8 million trees sustainably, caring for the nation’s 1,500 woods and forests and welcoming 230 million visits annually.
Madness with special guests The Farm and guest support Emily Capell play Westonbirt Arboretum, near Tetbury, on Saturday, June 12.
Tickets on sale from 9am Friday 23 October at www.forestryengland.uk/music
Last year, Madness celebrated their 40th anniversary, testament to the band’s enduring popularity as music makers, with the loyal ‘Madheads’ fanbase always craving their legendary live shows.
Forest Live is a major outdoor live music series that introduces forests to new audiences in unique, natural woodland arenas around the country. Over 1.9 million people have attended a Forest Live gig in the last twenty years, enjoying great music and supporting the nation’s forests when buying a ticket.
Going to a concert helps Forestry England create beautiful places for people to enjoy, run important conservation projects and keep growing trees. Every year they plant some 8 million trees sustainably, caring for the nation’s 1,500 woods and forests and welcoming 230 million visits annually.
Madness with special guests The Farm and guest support Emily Capell play Westonbirt Arboretum, near Tetbury, on Saturday, June 12.
Tickets on sale from 9am Friday 23 October at www.forestryengland.uk/music
