SUEDE
JOHNNY MARR
Audley End, 1st Aug 2024
SUEDE will perform an exclusive outdoor concert, with very special guests JOHNNY MARR and NADINE SHAH
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SHOW INFO
Artist & dates
Suede are set to headline a major outdoor concert this summer, in the stunning grounds of Audley End in Saffron Walden, Essex, on Thursday 1st August.
The indie icons will be joined by very special guest, Johnny Marr, for this huge show, with Nadine Shah opening the event.
Bursting onto the scene 30 years ago, Suede were dubbed the best new band in Britain by Melody Maker, and they soared to the top of the charts with their self-titled debut album which was the second recipient of the Mercury Music Prize.
With huge songs such as ‘Metal Mickey’, ‘Animal Nitrate’, ‘Beautiful Ones’, ‘Trash’, ‘Saturday Night’, and ‘Filmstar’, Suede achieved remarkable success across a run of era-defining albums including ‘Dog Man Star’, ‘Coming Up’, ‘Head Music’ and ‘A New Morning’.
The band went on hiatus in the early 00s, before reuniting in 2010. Since then, they’ve released further albums ‘Bloodsports’, ‘Night Thoughts’, and ‘The Blue Hour’, as well as 2022’s hugely successful ‘Autofiction’. All of these releases reached the Top 10 in the UK Album Charts, with ‘Autofiction’ debuting at No.2 – their highest charting album since 1999.
Composed of singer Brett Anderson, guitarist Richard Oakes, bass player Mat Osman, drummer Simon Gilbert and keyboardist / rhythm guitarist Neil Codling, Suede are still one of the best live bands in the world and have wowed audiences worldwide with their electric live shows in recent years.
For this unique show at Audley End, they will be joined by very special guest Johnny Marr.
One of the most respected musicians and songwriters of his generation, Johnny Marr formed the legendary band The Smiths in 1982, achieving critical and commercial success with his jangle pop guitar defining both the sound of the band and the era.
After The Smiths, Marr went onto become a member of many iconic bands including The Pretenders, The The, Electronic, Modest Mouse and The Cribs, and also collaborated with huge stars including Pet Shop Boys, Bryan Ferry, Talking Heads and Hans Zimmer; all before emerging with his debut solo album ‘The Messenger’ in 2013.
He has since released 4 more albums, most recently 2022’s ‘Fever Dreams Pts 1-4’, with all of his solo releases reaching the Top 10 in the UK Album Chart. Last year, Johnny Marr released ‘Marr’s Guitars’, a unique cultural history of modern music and guitar playing told through stunning photography as well as his own personal reflections and insights.
Opening the event will be Mercury Prize-nominated singer-songwriter Nadine Shah. Described as a blend of Nick Cave and PJ Harvey, Shah will perform songs from her recently released album ‘Filthy Underneath’.
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Promoter Giles Cooper of GCE Live said:
“It’s been an ambition of us all at Heritage Live to stage a show for the legendary Suede and to have Johnny Marr as their special guest, is a dream come true! Both are icons of the British music scene and to have the brilliant, Mercury-nominated, Nadine Shah to open, will mean this will undoubtedly be a night to remember for many years to come. We can’t wait!”
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. Please bring a reusable bottle/ cup which can be refilled at our free water points. 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)
PROHIBITED ITEMS
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
TAXI
- 24/7 Taxis: 01279 661111 Web: http://24x7stansted.com/
- Abel Cars: 01799 513313 / http://www.abelcars.co.uk/
- Audley End Taxi Rank: 01799 542001
- Audley End Station Taxi Cab: 01799 668166
- Audley End Chauffeurs & Taxi Services: 01799 543311
- Bishop's Stortford Taxis: 01279 755300 Web: http://www.stansted-taxis.com/
- Cam Cab: 01223 704704 Web: http://www.camcab.co.uk/
- Cambridge City Taxis: 01223 832832 Web: https://www.cambridgecitytaxis.co.uk/
- Crocus Cars: 01799 525511 Web: https://www.crocuscars.co.uk/
- Kevin Cordall 5 Star Taxis: 01799 522445 Web: http://fivestarsaffronwalden.co.uk/
- M Taxi: 07809 769062 / https://m-taxi.co.uk/
- Omega Taxis: 01279 655444
- Panther Taxis: 01223 715715 Web: https://www.panthertaxis.co.uk/
- Peach Cars: 07788 990189
- Safe Cars Premier Taxi & Chauffeur Services: 01799 522226
- Saffron Walden Wheel Chair Taxi: 01799 543311
- Saffron Walden Chauffeurs: 01799 500548
- Saffron Walden Taxi Runs: 01799 542001
- Saffron Walden Taxis: 01779 9541621 Web: https://saffron-walden-taxis.business.site/
- Select Cars Audley End: 01799 525500 / http://www.selectcarssaffronwalden.co.uk/
- Sewell Cars: 01799 501636
- Taxi Cabs Saffron Walden : 07700 000001
- Taxis Saffron Walden: 01799 522226 Web: https://www.safe-cars.co.uk/
- Walden Cabs: 01799 500500 Web: http://www.waldencabs.co.uk/contactuswaldencabs.html
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. Please bring a reusable bottle/ cup which can be refilled at our free water points. There will be a wide variety of bars and artisan food traders on site.
> 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.
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WE CAN'T WAIT FOR SUMMER 2024!
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