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Madness have announced a 2025 ‘Hits Parade’ UK tour with special guests Squeeze – you can find all the details below.The veteran ska band will be wheeling out classics like ‘Baggy Trousers’, ‘House of Fun’ and ‘Must Be Love’ on their thirteen-date trek, which is set to kick off at Sheffield Utilita Arena on December 4.Making stops in Glasgow, Leeds, Newcastle, Cardiff, Birmingham and more, they’ll wrap up the tour with a special hometown show at London’s The O2 on December 20. Tickets go on general sale at 9:30am this Friday (March 28) and you can find yours here.Speaking ahead of the new tour, the band said: “We are going to be parading through your town soon…bearing glittering hits of all shapes and sizes, everyone welcome.”A post shared by Madness (@madnessband)December:4 – Sheffield, Utilita Arena5 – Manchester, AO Arena6 – Glasgow, OVO Hydro7 – Aberdeen, P&J Live9 – Newcastle, Utilita Arena10 – Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena12 – Leeds, First Direct Arena13 – Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena14 – Brighton Centre16 – Bournemouth, International Centre18 – Cardiff, Utilita Arena19 – Birmingham, Utilita Arena20 – London, The O2News of the ‘Hits Parade’ tour follows the band confirming a run of three huge outdoor shows to take place in the UK this summer, at Bedfordshire’s Tofte Manor, Dreamland in Margate and Colchester’s Castle Park.

Danny Dyer reunites with director Nick Love in comedy drama Marching Powder.The pair previously worked together on 2004’s Football Factory, along with crime film The Business, Goodbye Charlie Bright, and 2007’s Outlaw.Marching Powder covers familiar ground for the duo, with a mix of football hooliganism, drugs, and unhinged blasts of humour.A synopsis reads: “Middle-aged Jack, arrested for drugs, strives in six weeks to repair marriage, curb bullying in-law, and guide stepbrother Kenny Boy, but his efforts fail as life spirals out of control.”Other cast members in the film include Stephanie Leonidas, Calum McNab, Philippe Brenninkmeyer, Daniel Fearn and Dean Harrison.The film’s score is by Alfie Godfrey, who previously collaborated with Nick Love on TV series A Town Called Malice. He also scored the documentary series Horsepower.The film features a wealth of needle drops from the likes of Madness and Robbie Williams.

Madness have announced a further major show for the summer of 2025, to take place at Cornwall’s Eden Project.Last month, the band confirmed a run of three huge outdoor shows to take place in the UK next summer, at Bedfordshire’s Tofte Manor, Dreamland in Margate and Colchester’s Castle Park. Find tickets for those shows here.Now, the veteran ska/pop group have been added to next year’s Eden Sessions, a series of musical shows at the visitor attraction and botanical gardens near St.

Madness have announced three huge UK outdoor shows for next summer. Find ticket details below.The news follows a string of UK shows this summer, which saw them play at outdoor venues in Newcastle, Lincoln, Edinburgh, Belfast and more.Now, they’ve revealed plans for next year, with three dates over July and August.

New Order, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and Garbage are among the names leading the Cruel World Festival 2025 line-up.Next year’s edition is set to kick off on May 17 at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Also on the line-up are The Go-Gos, Devo, Madness, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, ‘Til Tuesday, Alison Moyet, Death Cult, Mareux, She Wants Revenge, and Chelsea Wolfe.Tickets for Cruel World Festival will go on sale on Friday, October 25, at 11am PT, but fans can register now for early access.A post shared by Cruel World Festival (@cruelworldfest)Since its debut in 2022, previous editions of the rock, new wave and post-punk festival have included performances by Morrissey, Blondie, Iggy Pop and Billy Idol.The 2025 festival will be the final stop of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds’ North American Wild God Tour, celebrating their critically acclaimed 18th studio album of the same name.Meanwhile, earlier this year, Garbage were forced to cancel their remaining shows for 2024 due to an injury sustained by frontwoman Shirley Manson.Although details at the time were sparse, the statement shared at the time did say that the NME Icon Award-winner would “require surgery and rehabilitation to correct” her injury, and that the decision to cancel shows was not “taken lightly”.Manson recently took to social media and told fans that she has undergone a successful surgical procedure, and is on the road to recovery.In other New Order news, the band have marked World Mental Health Day by joining forces with CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) for a new suicide prevention video.

Madness have announced their very own ‘Hour Of Need’ award for fans who wish to nominate “an unsung hero in your life”.It allows fans to nominate people who they would like to thank for having been there for them or others during challenging times.The award, named after the band’s current single, will see winners receive two tickets to a forthcoming Madness concert along with travel, accommodation and a meet-and-greet with the band. They will also receive a special edition bookpack of their recent album ‘Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C’Est La Vie’, signed by the band for the person who made the nomination and the person that got nominated.

Sonic The Hedgehog 2, Idris Elba returns as Knuckles in his own spin-off series.Created by John Whittington and Toby Ascher, Knuckles serves as a sequel to the 2022 film, as he trains deputy sheriff Wade Whipple (Adam Pally) in the ways of the echidna warrior.The series also features guest appearances from Tails (Colleen O’Shaughnessey) and Sonic (Ben Schwartz), with other cast members including Julian Barratt, Rory McCann and Christopher Lloyd as the voice of Pachacamac.Knuckles is set to be followed by Sonic The Hedgehog 3, which will see Keanu Reeves join the voice cast as Shadow. The film is scheduled to be released on December 20, 2024.The show’s score is by Tom Howe, who has previously worked on Apple TV+ shows like Ted Lasso and Shrinking.You can stream the full soundtrack, which includes the song ‘Flames Of Disaster’ with Julian Barratt and Michael Bolton, below.Scandal track ‘The Warrior’ is repeatedly featured throughout the series, but there are other needle drops from the likes of Madness and Elton John sprinkled throughout too.

Kid Kapichi and Suggs have spoken to NME about their collaboration on the politically-motivated new single ‘Zombie Nation’, memories of late Specials frontman Terry Hall, and the struggles faced by new artists. Watch the music video first on NME below.The track is the latest taster of Kid Kapichi’s new album ‘There Goes The Neighbourhood’ – following on from the previously shared singles ‘Let’s Get To Work’, ‘Tamagotchi’ and ‘999’.

Madness have announced a huge run of outdoor UK performances, set to kick off in summer 2024. Find ticket details below.Announced this morning (November 27), the new run of shows will see Suggs and Co.

Madness have shared ‘Baby Burglar’, the second single off their new album ‘Theatre Of the Absurd Presents C’Est La Vie‘.The ska pop legends’ latest cut follows last month’s ‘C’Est La Vie’. Both songs appear on their 13th album ‘Theatre Of the Absurd…’, which is released on November 17 via BMG.

Madness have announced details of an intimate homecoming show, set to take place at London’s KOKO venue later this month. Find ticket details below.The news of the special live show is in celebration of the band’s forthcoming new album, ‘Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C’Est La Vie’ – their 13th full-length album, set for release on November 17 via BMG.It also marks the first time that the British band have played at the venue since they went by the name ‘The Invaders’, and the Camden live music venue was recognized as ‘The Music Machine’.Set to take place on October 18, the special one-off gig will allow just 1,400 fans the opportunity to catch Suggs and co.

Madness have announced their 13th studio album ‘Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C’Est La Vie’ – listen to new song ‘C’Est La Vie’ below.The 14-track record is due for release on November 17 via BMG – pre-order/pre-save it here. Following on from 2016’s ‘Can’t Touch Us Now’, the project marks the North London group’s first full-length effort in seven years.This morning (September 28), Madness premiered the LP’s lead single ‘C’Est La Vie’ on BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show with Zoe Ball.

Madness have announced a new UK arena tour taking place this winter, where they will be joined by special guests The Lightning Seeds.Announced today (April 21), the upcoming tour will kick off in Aberdeen at the end of November and hit arenas across the UK, before closing with a performance in Birmingham.It will feature appearances in cities including Glasgow, Nottingham, Manchester and Liverpool, as well as a penultimate slot at London’s O2 arena on December 15. Madness will also be joined by special guests, The Lightning Seeds — you can find all scheduled dates below.“WOT-a-tour this promises to be,” the band said, discussing the newly-announced ‘C’est La Vie’ dates.

Paul Weller has teamed up with Suggs from Madness for a new collaborative single called ‘Ooh Do U Fink U R’ – listen below.The stomping ’60s R&B-inspired number delves into Suggs and Weller’s upbringing in Britain’s ’70s comprehensive school system in London and Woking respectively, according to a press release.“Me and Suggs have been talking about doing something together for the last few years so to see it finally happen is amazing! I love the tune and working with him,” Weller explained.“He’s truly a man of many talents. We wanted to do something special and I really think this track is.”Suggs added: “I think teachers are the best people in the world, I love them with all my heart.

Paul Weller has been announced as special guests for Madness‘ show at the Royal Albert Hall this month.The longstanding ska group had previously been announced to perform at the famous venue, one of a series of high-profile shows in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust this month.Now, Weller has been announced for an exclusive guest appearance which takes place on March 24. He will be joined by his band for a unique acoustic set.Madness’ gig is one of a number of shows taking place at the Albert Hall between March 21 and 27, with Don Broco, Yungblud, Liam Gallagher, The Who and Ed Sheeran also appearing.

Madness are set to throw an “all-day party” in London to coincide with the Queen’s Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend.The group shared a tongue-in-cheek video on Instagram that showed frontman Suggs being knighted by a Queen lookalike. She did so with a sword made of “Valyrian steel” – in a knowing nod to Game of Thrones.The gig will take place on June 2 at Brockwell Park, Brixton and fans can register here now for “early bird lowest price tickets”.They accompanied the video, which you can see below, with a post announcing the gig.They wrote: “Arise Sir Suggs! Seeing as the Queen has made a new Jubilee Bank Holiday this year on June 2, we thought we’d take advantage and throw a proper all day party at Brockwell Park, Brixton.”“We’re calling it JUBILATION! And it’s our only London show this year…”A post shared by Madness (@madnessband)Earlier this month, The Specials bassist Hor­ace Panter has revealed that the band would love to collaborate and tour with Madness.Panter told the Daily Star newspaper’s ‘Wired’ column (via Music News) that there had previously been talk of the groups doing a co-headline tour or heading into the studio together to record.He said: “Let’s see what we can do.

The Specials bassist Hor­ace Panter has revealed that the band would love to collaborate and tour with Madness.Panter told the Daily Star newspaper’s ‘Wired’ column (via Music News) that there had previously been talk of the groups doing a co-headline tour or heading into the studio together to record.He said: “Let’s see what we can do. There was talk about a doubleheader, but nor­mally if we are mak­ing a record then they are tak­ing a break, but it would be good to do something with those guys.”The Specials, who formed in 1977, currently comprise of bassist Panter, guitarist Lynval Golding and vocalist Terry Hall.Back in September, The Specials released an album of cover songs titled ‘Protest Songs 1924-2012’.

Madness frontman Suggs has recalled the band’s feud with Calvin Harris in 2010, which stemmed from the DJ’s refusal to give an autograph.Speaking to NME for Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells, Suggs was asked about the band’s saxophonist Lee Thompson calling Harris a “prick” while they performed onstage at V Festival.“I would like to apologise to that prick Calvin Klein, sorry Calvin Harris” for something that happened at Bestival,” Thompson said.“What happened was our saxophone player was trying to get an autograph for his children and he [Calvin Harris] wouldn’t do it, so when he went in a portable lavatory, they locked him in by putting a scaffolding pole against it which was very unfortunate,” said Suggs.“I got the flippin’ blame for

Madness have announced details of a UK and Ireland arena tour for November and December 2021, which will see them being supported by Squeeze.The Camden Town ska icons will play iconic venues such as The O2 Arena as they prepare to hit the road for the first time in eighteen months.After kicking off at Dublin’s 3Arena on Monday November 29, they will conclude on Saturday December 18 at London’s O2 Arena.You can check out the latest dates in full below.

Doves, Rag’n’Bone Man, Madness, Jess Glynne and Keane to various woodland locations across the UK this June.It has now been announced that the programme has been pushed back one year due to the uncertainty surrounding the lifting of coronavirus restrictions.