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‘C'EST LA VIE’ SUMMER TOUR 2024

Saturday August 10 2024 | Galway Airport | Subject to licence

‘C'EST LA VIE’ SUMMER TOUR 2024 + special guests: The Lightning Seeds

Saturday 10th August Galway Airport

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult 25+ Subject to licence

Tickets €59.90 including booking fee on sale now via Ticketmaster.ie

Expressway  is delighted to be working with MCD this year to support their transport plans for their events this August at Galway Airport.

They will be offering the following return services.

• Dublin  to Galway Airport from Busaras
• Eyre Square  to Galway Airport

For more information click here , and to buy a ticket visit the  Galway Airport Ticketmaster page .

A fancy dress theme for an entire Summer tour??? that’s Madness! The theme is “Theatre of the Absurd”, the more absurd the better* We’ll have photographers snapping you at every show, the best ones win prizes and will be immortalised on an official poster.  *Some venues ask that you please avoid inappropriate or offensive outfits, and please refrain from wearing team kits

After scoring their first studio UK Official Charts No.1 album, Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C’est La Vie on Friday, one of the biggest and most loved British bands Madness, announce their ‘C’est La Vie’ summer tour.

The tour will conclude with a summer show at Galway Airport on Saturday 10th August as part of the Galway Summer Sessions 2024.

As well as performing tracks from their brand-new UK Official Charts No.1 album Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C’est La Vie, Madness will also perform some of their greatest hits from a career spanning over four decades.

The long awaited album Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C’est La Vie comes seven years after the release of their last record and is available on double vinyl and CD with a limited crystal clear vinyl sold through HMV and indie stores - available here .

The governing principle behind Theatre Of the Absurd Presents C’Est La Vie, is: “let Madness be Madness”. The result is an album of typically timeless brilliance that also reflects the wonky years of its creation, these 14 songs representing the cream of the bumper crop of tunes the group cooked up, whittled down this punchy, focused set. There are moments of ineffably catchy pop excellence (drummer Daniel ‘Woody’ Woodgate’s beguiling, bittersweet carousel ‘Round We Go’, Chrissy-Boy’s anarchic anthem to perhaps-justified paranoia, ‘Run For Your Life’), lead single from the album ‘C'est La Vie’reflects on the perils of everyday life while the album is bookended by two of Suggs’ finest compositions.

Talking about the album, Madness said "Well, well, well, here we are.. Our thirteenth album (lucky for some) Theatre Of the Absurd Presents C’Est La Vie is ready for your ears. For us, recording it was the perfect antidote to the chaos of the past few years - we were all there, properly in the zone. It was just us, in an industrial unit in Cricklewood, playing together. We loved it!”

A very special prologue running through the album is supplied by Emmy and BAFTA Awards winning Martin Freeman. A longtime fan, the relationship formed with the band when Madness’ manager found Martin in a meet and greet queue and introduced him to the members.

Madness famously emerged from the backstreets of Camden Town in the late 70s and recently released a three-part original docu series with TV channel AMC about the beginnings of the band in the area. Before We Was We: Madness by Madness, chronicles the rise of one of the most loved bands in British culture.

Throughout their career, Madness have had one  no.1 UK Official Charts No.1 album, 10 UK top ten albums, 15 top ten singles and have won a multitude of awards including a prestigious Ivor Novello. They’ve performed on the top of Buckingham Palace as part of the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations and set the record for the biggest ever audience for the BBC’s Live New Year’s Eve Broadcast - the most watched TV music event of 2018.

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In Summer 2024 we’re off around the UK and Ireland on a bonkers big tour!  Tickets go on sale Friday 1st December. Fri 14th June – Margate Summer Series TICKET INFO Sat 15th June – Plymouth Hoe TICKET INFO Sun 16th June – Southampton Guildhall TICKET INFO Fri 28th June – Newcastle Racecourse TICKET INFO Sat 29th June – Lincoln Castle TICKET INFO Fri 5th July – Edinburgh Castle TICKET INFO Sat 6th July – Lytham Festival TICKET INFO Fri 12th July – Scarborough Open Air Theatre TICKET INFO Sat 13th July – Llangollen Pavilion TICKET INFO Sun 14th July – Markeaton Park, Derby TICKET INFO Thu 18th July – Cardiff Castle TICKET INFO Fri 19th July – Englefield Estate TICKET INFO Fri 26th July – Kirkstall Abbey Leeds TICKET INFO Sat 27th July – Ludlow Castle TICKET INFO Sun 28th July – Blackheath Common – Uptown Festival TICKET INFO Wed 31st July – Sandown Park TICKET INFO Fri 2nd Aug – Audley End House TICKET INFO Fri 9th Aug – Custom House Square, Belfast TICKET INFO Sat 10th Aug – Galway Airport TICKET INFO

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Madness announce huge UK outdoor tour for Summer 2024

It comes following the release of their latest album ‘Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C’est La Vie’

Madness have announced a huge run of outdoor UK performances, set to kick off in summer 2024. Find ticket details below.

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Announced this morning (November 27), the new run of shows will see Suggs and Co. play multiple stops across the UK in celebration of their new album ‘Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C’est La Vie’ , which arrived earlier this month.

The huge 2024 tour consists of 19 dates across the country, kicking off with a stop at the Summer Series in Margate on June 14. It continues over the next two days with appearances at the Summer Sessions in Plymouth and Southampton.

From there, Madness will perform at outdoor venues in Newcastle, Lincoln, Edinburgh and more throughout the remainder of June and July, before wrapping up the final leg of dates in August.

These final three shows consist of a show at Audley End in Essex, a gig at the Custom House Square in Belfast and a final slot at Galway Airport in Ireland on August 10.

Tickets go on sale this Friday (December 1) and will be available here . Check out a full list of tour dates in the poster below.

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Madness’s new LP marks their 13th studio album, and arrived seven years after the release of their last record – 2016’s ‘Can’t Touch Us Now’. The band teased the release with singles ‘Baby Burglar’ and ‘C’Est La Vie’ , as well as an intimate show at the Koko venue in London.

The announcement of the 2024 tour also comes in light of the album going on to top the UK charts. “Would you Adam and Eve it?! It only took us 40 years to get there but we’ve just gone and ruddy scored our first no 1 album with Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C’est La Vie and we thought, what better way to celebrate than to announce a summer tour,” said the band. “There are still a few tickets left for some of the Christmas leg if you can’t wait until then though.”

The run of Summer 2024 shows also follows on from a previously-announced run of tour dates set to kick off later this week.

These consist of a stop at P&J Live in Aberdeen on Thursday (November 30) and continue throughout December with shows in Glasgow, Newcastle, Liverpool, Manchester and more. The dates also include a sold-out stop at The O2 Arena in London, taking place on December 15. Find any remaining tickets for the 2023 tour here .

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Madness at Trinity College: Stage times, set list, ticket information, how to get there and more

Everything you need to know about the band’s concert on saturday, july 1st.

London ska and pop band Madness are on the road and are playing two dates in Ireland: first in Limerick, at King John’s Castle, on Friday, June 30th, and then on to a gig in the capital on Saturday, July 1st. Formed in the 1970s, the band have seen a lot of success over the years, from chart-topping singles and albums to prestigious award wins, such as the Ivor Novello, and sold-out shows. With hits such as The Sun and the Rain and Baggy Trousers, Dublin fans have much to look forward to. Here’s a handy guide to this weekend’s event.

When do they play?

Madness play Trinity College Dublin on Saturday, July 1st.

What time should I arrive?

Gates open at 7pm and the event is due to begin at 7.45pm. Times are subject to change and updates can be checked for here . Due to increased traffic and security measures, concertgoers are advised to be at the venue in sufficient time.

Who is the support act?

Dundalk duo Negro Impacto, comprising vocalist-songwriter Chi Chi and producer Laurence (aka StrangeLove), are scheduled to support the London pop band.

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Stage times

• Negro Impacto: 7.45pm
• Madness: 8.45pm
• Times subject to change

How do I get there?

Concert organisers have instructed fans to walk, cycle or use public transport to get to the concert as there will be no parking facilities on site. They have advised ticket holders to plan for at least an extra hour-and-a-half travel time to and from the venue as traffic delays are inevitable. Stewards will be directing crowds and there is no entry via the Front Square or Nassau Street gates. The entry point is via Lincoln Place Gate.

By Dart: The Dart will run services to and from the gig via Pearse Street station. For more information see irishrail.ie .

By bus: Dublin Bus run services right up to Trinity College. The bus routes serving Nassau Street, just outside the venue, are: 11, 37, 38, 38A, 38D, 39A and 70.

What will they play?

Currently touring the UK and Ireland, the band’s latest gigs have been jam-packed with hits. Dublin fans can expect the concert to look something like this:

• One Step Beyond
• Embarrassment
• The Sun and the Rain
• Baby Burglar
• Wings of a Dove
• Return of the Los Palmas 7
• If I Go Mad
• Bed and Breakfast Man
• House of Fun
• Baggy Trousers
• It Must Be Love
• Night Boat to Cairo

Are there any tickets left?

This event is sold out, but you might be lucky to grab a resale ticket on ticketmaster.ie .

What’s the story with security?

This concert is strictly over-18s and ID will be required. Allow time for security checks on the way in. Bags larger than A4 size will not be permitted and all bags may be searched, this can be time-consuming so consider going bagless for easier entry. There will be no cloakroom or storage facilities. No umbrellas, alcohol, garden furniture, selfie sticks, flares, glasses or cans, among other items, will be allowed into the event.

Can I take photographs at the concert?

Yes, but only with a smartphone or small camera. Professional cameras with a detachable lens and any other recording equipment are banned.

What’s the weather forecast?

This is an outdoor event and organisers have said it will take place rain or shine. Met Éireann is forecasting that Saturday will be mainly dry and sunny but isolated showers are possible. Temperatures will reach a high of 21 degrees.

Conor Capplis

Conor Capplis is a journalist with the Irish Times Group

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Madness tour dates 2024

Madness is currently touring across 3 countries and has 8 upcoming concerts.

Their next tour date is at Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds, after that they'll be at Ludlow Castle in Ludlow.

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Kirkstall Abbey

Ludlow Castle

Uptown Festival

Audley End House & Gardens

Galway Airport

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Derby Summer Sessions

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Brilliant show as always from Madness although they sang a few obscure tunes which we didn't really know from their back catalogue (although they were celebrating 40 years so I guess that was understandable). The Roundhouse is our favourite venue, it's well run, great sound, good views from wherever you stand or sit, plenty of bars & toilets.

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Madness where fantastic. Great being in a smaller venue. Only downside was no air conditioning and it was extremely hot inside . No support act to speak of just a guy playing tunes at his decks which was ok for a bit but crowd got a bit restless . Madness brilliant

Brilliant atmosphere,fabulous sound,& an unbelievably great show yet again,only disappointment was (some of,not all) the security guards at the venue,their level of professionalism left a lot to be desired,but The Fratellis and Madness were (and still are) just as good as they’ve always been! #TheSoundOfMadness

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