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Ska legends to play one-off gig on the Downs
Music legends Madness will be playing a special gig on the Downs this summer.
The one-day event on September 1 headlined by the ska pioneers will also feature DJ David Rodigan performing with the Outlook Orchestra, as well as Trojan Soundsystem.
2019 is the 40th anniversary of Madness, who had 17 singles reach the UK top ten, including One Step Beyond, Baggy Trousers and It Must Be Love.
Madness on the Downs is being promoted by Team Love and Crosstown Concerts, the same organising team as The Downs festival.
Dave Harvey of Team Love said: “We had an incredible opportunity to bring these fantastic acts to the city and being able to use the existing infrastructure from The Downs Bristol, taking place the day before, has helped make this a possibility.
“Madness is one of the most iconic British bands of the last 30 years, Rodigan is legendary figure who you can always rely on to big the big party vibes and Trojan is an institution of British sound system culture. So we’re certain this is going to be an incredible day.”
Tickets will be on sale from Thursday, April 4 priced at £39.50 plus booking fee and a £1 Downs levy, available from 8am to personal callers at Bristol Ticket Shop and general release at 9am via www.madnessonthedowns.com.
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