MADNESS
LIGHTNING SEEDS
Englefield Estate, 19th Jul 2024
MADNESS plus special guests LIGHTNING SEEDS and OLD TIME SAILORS to perform live in the stunning grounds of Englefield in Berkshire on Fri 19 July 2024!
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Artist & dates
Madness are to take to the stage at Englefield House near Pangbourne in Berkshire for a huge outdoor show as part of the 2024 Heritage Live Concert series!
Known for their raucous live sets, Madness will headline on Friday 19th July. Expect a show teeming with hits from the nutty boys' unrivalled back catalogue along with songs from the new album ‘Theatre of the Absurd Presents C'est la Vie’, which on Friday became the band’s first studio album to top the UK Album Charts.
The show will see them joined by special guests Lightning Seeds and the Old Time Sailors.
With their huge singles such as ‘One Step Beyond’, ‘Baggy Trousers’, ‘House of Fun’, ‘Our House’, and more, Madness have become one of the most celebrated British bands of all-time since their emergence from Camden Town in the 1970s. Amongst many awards the band have received, in 2000 they were awarded an Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Song Collection.
Lightning Seeds are the brainchild of writer, singer, guitarist and producer Ian Broudie. Celebrating their 35th anniversary in 2024, Ian as Lightning Seeds released debut album ‘Cloudcukooland’ featuring the hit single ‘Pure’ in 1989. Second album ‘Sense’ followed before the release of the seminal album ‘Jollification’ in 1994 which has so far sold nearly 1 million copies. In 1996 the iconic single ‘3 Lions’ for the England football team topped the charts many times over.
The show will be opened by the Old Time Sailors, who take audiences back to the 19th Century with their immersive experience of seafaring music performed with traditional instruments.
Promoter Giles Cooper of GCE Live said:
“2024 is set to be another vintage year for Heritage Live at Englefield House. Madness are an absolute favourite for so many, and so we are delighted to be hosting them this year, for what will truly be a sensational show”.
EVENT INFO
Useful info
VIP GUEST AREA
Take advantage of a VIP Ticket (must be purchased on top of your concert ticket) which entitles you to the facilities of the VIP GUEST AREA.
> VIP toilets, VIP Bar (cards only), a variety of unreserved relaxed seating zones (please note that seats are first-come-first-served), plus 'street artist' entertainment.
> VIP ticket holders will also have early access to the concert arena, when possible.
ACCESS / DISABLED TICKETS
For full information on our facilities and various ticket options for Accessible Customers (at all Heritage Live shows), please see here: ACCESSIBLE CUSTOMERS
Alcohol, Soft Drinks, Food & Campchairs
Please note that alcohol, soft drinks and food cannot be brought into the concert and prohibited items will be confiscated upon entry. Single use plastics are also prohibited, but empty, re-usable containers can be brought in to arena, which can be filled at the many free drinking water points, around the site. There will be a wide variety of bars and artisan food traders on site.
You are allowed to bring in a camping chair and deck chairs will be available to hire on the evening at £10 each. However, please note that these can only be used in the REAR of the ARENA and you will be prevented from placing them in the front arena, where it is likely to be very busy. There will also be picnic benches and hay bales scattered around the rear edges of the concert arena). For those who have purchased VIP tickets, there will also be some relaxed (unreserved) scattered seating withing the VIP Compound.
TRAVELLING BY CAR / CAR PARKING
Access to the Englefield concert site via road on concert days will be very busy - we recommend setting off early and being prepared to wait for parking. Leaving the site will also take a considerable time due to the limited road infrastructure surrounding the estate. We request that customers please be patient and respectful to our staff and neighbours when leaving the venue. Please allow a maximum of 90mins to enter and to leave the car parks.
There is plenty of car parking space in the grounds of Englefield for the Heritage Live concerts but we do advise purchasing a parking ticket in advance - whilst purchasing your concert tickets you will be offered the option to also purchase a parking ticket (priced at £10 per car) to give you fast-track entry into the car-parks upon arrival. It will also be possible to purchase a car park ticket (cash only) on the evening of your chosen concert.
Exit Junction 12 of the M4, signed for Reading. Take the A4 in the Newbury direction, go straight across at the first roundabout and at the second roundabout turn right onto the A340, signed to Pangbourne. For concerts, the site is accessed via the ornamental gates about half a mile on the left hand side. Please follow the signage to concert parking. There is plenty of car parking space available at Englefield, (charged at £10 per car), and tickets can be purchased in advance (as an add-on when buying your concert ticket) for fast-track entry, or by cash/card on the night. Please note that the local road infrastructure is limited, so please allow up to 90mins to enter and leave the car parks. Access through Englefield Village is not permitted.
The Public Car Parks will be clearly signposted and are accessed via Englefield Lodges on the A340, between the junction with the A4 and Pangbourne. SAT NAV: RG7 5EN
TRAVELLING BY TRAIN
THEALE STATION. The nearest railway station is THEALE, which is just 2 miles away and 5 minutes in a taxi.
READING STATION is a 20 minute rail journey from London Paddington and then just a 7 mile drive to Englefield, which takes 15 minutes in a taxi.
LONDON UNDERGROUND. Reading Station is also served by London Underground's ELIZABETH LINE.
To Book Train tickets:
Personal: Trainline
Business: Trainline Business
E-TICKETS
Please download your E-tickets to your mobile phone (or print them off) before leaving for the concert, as Wi-Fi and 4G signals are very limited onsite.
CHILDREN
Children aged 14 and under may purchase a Child Ticket (proof may be required upon entry). All children must be accompanied by an adult. Under 5’s free (no ticket required).
CAN I STAY ON THE ESTATE?
There are no facilities for camping, caravans or campervans on the Englefield Estate and please note that vehicles are not permitted to remain in the concert car park overnight.
For more information on camping and caravan sites in Berkshire, please visit the official tourist website for South East England: https://www.visitsoutheastengland.com/accommodation.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Prohibited items:
Alcohol, food and soft drinks are not allowed to be brought into the concert site. Prohibited items will be confiscated upon entry.
You are allowed to bring small umbrellas into the concert, but please be mindful of those around you when using them.
As we cannot always rely on British weather, please make sure you have appropriate clothing fit for rain or shine.
The concert arena is set within a natural environment with grass underfoot so please ensure appropriate footwear is worn – leave your high heels at home!
Glass is not allowed into the concert arena
It is strictly prohibited to bring into the venue any weapons, knives, guns, sharp objects, alcohol, illegal substances, legal highs, fireworks, pyrotechnics, sparklers, fires, BBQs, smoke bombs, confetti canons, air horns, lasers or flares.
All bags will be searched at dedicated security points. Personal searches may also be conducted at this point.
Animals, with the exception of assistance dogs, are not permitted.
Drones are strictly prohibited.
Commercial or professional photography, videography or dronography is not permitted.
Please place any rubbish in the bins provided or take it away with you.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
Hilton Hotel, Reading: Hotel in Reading – Hilton Reading Hotel
Best Western, Reading Calcot https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-reading/best-western-reading-calcot-hotel/propertyCode.83831.html
The Cedars Hotel, Reading https://www.hospitalityuor.co.uk/accommodation/cedars-hotel/
The Hare & Hounds, Newbury https://www.hareandhoundsnewbury.co.uk/
The Chequers Hotel, Newbury https://chequershotelnewbury.co.uk/
Travelodge, Newbury https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/508/London-Newbury-Road-hotel
Berkshire Arms Hotel, Midgham https://www.chefandbrewer.com/pubs/berkshire/berkshire-arms/hotel/
Mercure Newbury West Grange Hotel, Newbury https://www.westgrangehotel.com/
Premier Inn, Grazeley Green www.premierinn.com
Premier Inn, Newbury www.premierinn.com
The Lodge, Newbury Racecourse https://www.thelodgenewbury.co.uk/
The Elephant At The Market, Newbury https://theelephantatthemarket.com/
Hilton Double Tree, Newbury https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/nbynbdi-doubletree-newbury-north/
Donnington Valley Hotel & Spa, Newbury https://www.donningtonvalley.co.uk/
Donnington Grove Hotel, Newbury https://www.donnington-grove.com/
Travelodge, Chieveley https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/56/Newbury-Chieveley-M4-hotel
Bunk Inn, Curridge https://www.thebunkinn.co.uk/
De Vere Wokefield Estate, Reading https://www.devere.co.uk/wokefield-estate/
Sandford Springs Hotel & Golf Club, Kingsclere https://www.sandfordsprings.co.uk/
The Hind’s Head, Aldermaston https://www.hindsheadaldermaston.co.uk/
The George & Dragon Hotel, Tadley https://georgedragonhotel.com/
Bel & The Dragon, Kingsclere https://www.belandthedragon-kingsclere.co.uk/
The Wellington Arms, Stratfield Turgis https://www.wellingtonarmshampshire.co.uk/
Hampshire Court Hotel, Basingstoke https://www.thehampshirecourthotel.co.uk/
TAXIS
Local Taxi Companies
500 Cars Reading 0118 959 9999
A4 Executive Cars 0118 921 2121
Arlington Cars 0118 954 5888
Berkshire Cars 0118 950 0400
Bliss Cars 247 0118 986 0001
Cars 4 Executives 0118 466 0000
Coronation Square Cars 0118 950 0005
National Cars 0118 987 3500
Pangbourne Taxis 01491 671979
Pang Valley Cars 0118 984 1000
Platinum Executive Cars 0118 942 2222
Rg7 Cars 0118 443 9551
Reading Station Taxis 0118 956 1010
Silverline 0118 466 1500
Star Car 0118 950 5050
Theale Taxis 0118 930 2345
Woodley Cars 0118 942 4242
Xpress Cars Reading 0118 950 2222
AAA Cars, Reading Tel 0118 950 4030
Atlantic Cars, Reading Tel 0118 910 1010
Bliss Cars, Reading Tel 0118 986 0001
Kennet Cars, Reading Tel 01189 86 66 66
Ace Cars, Reading Tel 01189 67 67 67
Eco Cars, Reading Tel 01189 660 331
Yellow Cars, Reading Tel 0118 9666 555
Cabco, Newbury Tel 01635 33333
Go Green Taxis, Newbury Tel 01635 800 990
Broadway Cars, Newbury Tel 01635 847784
Ave Cabs, Newbury Tel 01635 31212
Jars Cars, Basingstoke Tel 01256 819844
A& Cars, Basingstoke Tel 01256 976888
Delta Cars, Basingstoke Tel 01256 242428
Compass Executive Cars, Fleet Tel 0118 970 2233
Tadley Cars, Tadley Tel 0118 327 4260
BICYCLES
Please find Englefield on The National Cycle Network
WHAT ELSE SHOULD I KNOW?
Food, Alcohol and other drinks must be purchased on site and will be confiscated upon entry if found in your bag.
Single-use plastics are prohibited. Please bring a reusable bottle/ cup which can be refilled at our free water points.
All tickets purchased as 'General Admission Standing', are standing / sitting on grass.
You are allowed to bring small umbrellas into the concert, but please be mindful of those around you when using them.
You are allowed to bring in a camping chair and deck chairs will be available to hire on the evening at £10 each. However, please note that these can only be used in the REAR of the ARENA and you will be prevented from placing them in the front arena, where it is likely to be very busy.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
If relevant, Covid-19 guidance and regulations with regards to social distancing will apply.
Please be aware that the road infrastructure surrounding Englefield is very limited, so please allow plenty of time for your journey to and from the venue. Please be patient and respectful to our staff and neighbours. Please allow up to 90mins to enter and leave the car parks.
Please note that vehicles are not permitted to remain in the concert car park overnight.
Please do not set-off to the concert without having first arranged how you are going to get home.
Please download your E-tickets to your mobile phone (or print them off) before leaving for the concert, as Wi-Fi and 4G signals are very limited onsite.
Please note that dogs are not allowed onsite (except Guide Dogs).
We recommend bringing a torch with you in case you need it on your way home.
Please note that the promoter has the right to change the supporting line-up.