UNDERWORLD
SIMIAN MOBILE DISCO + GROOVE ARMADA + HOT CHIP
Audley End Estate, 3rd Aug 2025
Dance music legends UNDERWORLD will perform an exclusive show in the stunning grounds of Audley End on Sunday, 3rd Aug 2025, with very special guests SIMIAN MOBILE DISCO, GROOVE ARMADA, HOT CHIP and FISH56OCTAGON!
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UNDERWORLD
SIMIAN MOBILE DISCO + GROOVE ARMADA + HOT CHIP
+ FISH56OCTAGON
3rd Aug 2025
Audley End Estate
Dance music legends, Underworld, have been announced for a huge summer show at Audley End in Saffron Walden, Essex on Sunday 3rd August 2025 and will perform TWO EXCLUSIVE SETS!!
This unique event will feature DJ sets from an array of VERY special guests including, Simian Mobile Disco, Groove Armada, Hot Chip, and Fish56Octagon, for what will be a huge night celebrating the very best of British electronic music.
Giles Cooper OBE from Heritage Live said:
“We're absolutely thrilled to be able to welcome the legendary Underworld to Heritage Live Festivals. It's been a huge ambition of us all to have them perform in the stunning grounds of Audley End… and what a line-up of special guests! This is going to be awesome, and one of those nights etched in our memories forever - a real 'I was there!" gig. Don't forget to book Monday off work!"
Underworld (Rick Smith and Karl Hyde) are a true one-off, who are just as at home headlining the world’s biggest festivals and events, playing underground techno clubs and warehouses, sound-tracking theatre productions or taking over art galleries.
Having cemented their place in the ’90s underground techno scene with their peerless first album dubnobasswithmyheadman in 1994, the duo’s definitive breakthrough came in 1995 with the release of timeless anthem ‘Born Slippy (Nuxx)’, which became the soundtrack of a generation when it was featured in the film Trainspotting.
The success of that single catapulted the band from the underground into the heart of the mainstream. The following three decades saw them build on that success while never compromising; selling millions of albums, performing countless sold-out shows, providing scores to productions by Academy Award winning directors Anthony Minghella and Danny Boyle, exhibiting in galleries, and sound-tracking the Opening Ceremony to the London 2012 Olympic Games.
In the thirty years since that mould breaking debut, the band have established their reputation as one of the most groundbreaking and important electronic acts of all time, one that constantly pushes creative boundaries, twists genres and refuses to stay still.
Simian Mobile Disco are James Ford and Jas Shaw. Formed in 2005 originally as a side project, their music blends elements of techno, house, and experimental electronic music, with an emphasis on deep, minimalistic beats and intricate production. They are known for their innovative approach to sound design, often using a mix of analog and digital tools to create atmospheric, groove-heavy tracks.
Since releasing their debut album in 2007, they've earned a reputation for their energetic live shows, often improvising and reworking their tracks in real-time.
Groove Armada formed in 1996, and soon went onto become one of the most prominent dance music acts in the world. The duo of Tom Findlay and Andy Cato are known for their fusion of dance with smooth rhythms and soul. At Audley End, they’ll be performing one of their legendary, dynamic DJ sets.
Hot Chip’s position as one of Britain’s most beloved electronic bands is now firmly & magnificently set in stone, having produced eight albums, an infinite number of mixes & borderline devotional live performances. The Grammy, Ivor Novello and Mercury Prize nominated band’s DJ sets, like their music, sit across the worlds of synth-pop and alternative dance genres, drawing influences from house and disco.
Opening the event will be Fish56Octagon who has taken the electronic music industry by storm, the likes of which have never been seen before. One of the most in-demand DJ’s on the scene, he has over 150 bookings in 2025, including Glastonbury and BBC Radio One’s Big Weekend.
With his unparalleled, encyclopaedic and 360-degree knowledge of all genres of dance music - and armed with his massive music collection containing everything from hot unreleased dubs to loved classics, to underground heaters, in every style of dance music - has led him to become somewhat of an electronic music historian that people can’t get enough of.
TICKETS:-
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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
Please note that all Access/ Disabled customers attending HeritageLive Concerts at Audley End House and Gardens, should enter the concert site via Green Gate, with SatNav postcode: CB11 4UH and What3Words location: ///limes.stint.downturn
ACCESS CAR PARK:- If you've forgotten to buy your car parking ticket for the Access/ Disabled Car Park, you can buy one here: CLICK HERE
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 at £12.50 per car when you book your concert ticket, via our many ticket agents. Car parking tickets can also be purchased on the night for £15 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.
BUY CAR PARKING: CLICK HERE
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 £12.50 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 at £15.
1 mile west of Saffron Walden on B1383 (M11 exit 8 or 10)
Sat Nav Postcode: CB11 4JF
BUY CAR PARKING: CLICK HERE
HOTELS
Premier Inn, Saffron Walden https://www.premierinn.com/gb/...
Cross Keys, Saffron Walden https://www.theoldcrosskeys.co...
Hinxton Hall Genome Campus Book
Crown House Hotel, Great Chsterford https://www.crownhousehotel.co...
John Barleycorn, Duxford https://www.johnbarleycornpub....
Cricketers, Clavering https://www.thecricketers.co.u...
Holiday Inn Express, Cambridge https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn...
Radisson Blue, Stansted Airport Book
Hampton by Hilton, Stansted Mountfitchet Book
Travelodge Fourwentways Book
The Lodge, Duxford Book
Old Red Lion, Horseheath Book
Great Hallingbury Manor Book
Black Bull, Balsham Book
Saffron Suite & Kitchen Hotel, Saffron Walden Book
Abbey House, Saffron Walden Book
The Three Hills Hotel, Barlow Book
Wimbish Hall Cabins, Saffron Walden Book
TAXIS
- 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
CAMPSITES
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.
However, there are 8 nearby campsites to the Audley End site. Click here: 8 campsites in Saffron Walden
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 £12.50 per car in advance or £15 on the day (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). BUY CAR PARKING: CLICK HERE
> 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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