MADNESS

LIGHTNING SEEDS

Audley End, 2nd Aug 2024

MADNESS + special guests LIGHTNING SEEDS & OLD TIME SAILORS will be performing live in the stunning grounds of Audley End in Saffron Walden, Essex on Fri 2nd Aug 2024!

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MADNESS

LIGHTNING SEEDS

OLD TIME SAILORS


2nd Aug 2024

Audley End

Madness are to take to the stage at Audley End in Essex for a huge outdoor show as part of the 2024 Heritage Live Concert series!

Known for their energetic and lively live sets, Madness will headline on Friday 2nd August in the grounds of the stunning Audley End House & Gardens, nestled in the beautiful Essex countryside. Expect a show teeming with hits from the nutty boys' unrivalled back catalogue along with songs from 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 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.

The shows at Audley End are becoming a firm staple in the summer events calendar, with locals around Essex and Cambridgeshire anticipating the line-ups each year and audience members travelling from up and down the country for concerts at the beautiful site.

Promoter Giles Cooper of GCE Live said:

“2024 is set to be another vintage year for Heritage Live at Audley End. 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 a picnic in a small rucksack is permitted. No alcohol, soft drinks, plastic water bottles or knives are permitted within the bag. To reduce waste at the site we strongly discourage single use plastics being brought in. There will be a wide variety of bars and artisan food traders on site.

Restricted items will be confiscated if found in your bag upon entry. There will be an abundance of bars and food outlets 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.

CAR PARKING / TRANSPORT

Please note that car parking tickets can be purchased in advance when you book your concert ticket, via our many ticket agents. Car parking tickets can also be purchased on the night for £10 per car (card or cash). Please be aware that the road infrastructure surrounding Audley End 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 and please allow up to 90mins for entering and leaving the car parks. For more information, please refer to the GETTING HERE section of AUDLEY END.

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 Audley End 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 Essex and Cambridgeshire, please visit the official tourist website for South East England: https://www.visitsoutheastengland.com/accommodation.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Prohibited items:

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.

Alcohol and other soft drinks cannot be brought into the concert arena and will be confiscated if found in your bags or on your person.

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.

TRAVELLING BY CAR

Access to the Audley End 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 Audley End 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.

1 mile west of Saffron Walden on B1383 (M11 exit 8 or 10)
Sat Nav Postcode: CB11 4JF

TAXIS

TRAINS

Audley End railway station is 1.3 miles from the concert site and takes 5-10 minutes in a taxi.

Please Note: Footpath is beside a busy, unlit, main road, so we strongly advise booking a taxi from one of the firms listed above, in advance of the concert evening

To Book Train tickets:

Personal: Trainline

Business: Trainline Business

WHAT ELSE SHOULD I KNOW?

> Alcohol and soft drinks must be purchased on site and cannot be brought into the concert arena. Prohibited items will be confiscated upon entry.

> You are welcome to bring a camping chair, rug and small picnic

> Small umbrellas are permitted, but please be mindful of others when using them

> Please note that a picnic in a small rucksack is permitted. No alcohol, soft drinks, plastic water bottles or knives are permitted within the bag. To reduce waste at the site we strongly discourage single use plastics being brought in. There will be a wide variety of bars and artisan food traders on site.

> Tickets purchased for the Golden Circle are reserved seating directly in front of the stage. All tickets purchased as 'General Admission', are standing / sitting on grass. Deck chairs will be available to hire on the evening at £10 each.

> Single-use plastics are prohibited. Please bring a reusable bottle/ cup which can be refilled at our free water points

> Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

> There is plenty of car parking available, charged at £10 per car (cash or card), but please allow plenty of time for your journey to and from the venue as the local road infrastructure is very limited and there are likely to be some delays. 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. Car parks will open from midday (concert arena will open at 3pm).

> Please do not set-off to the concert without having first arranged how you are going to get home.

> We recommend bringing a torch with you in case you need it on your way 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 the promoter has the right to change the supporting line-up.

THE VENUE

Places With Heritage

Audley End

Saffron Walden, Essex

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VENUE INFO
Heritage Live Audley End Simple Minds 2022 2325

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