Summer Madness Announced

The Isle Of Wight is set to be invade by an army of skanking 2-Tone revivalists with Madness unveiling details of an ambitious one day event.

Madness were formed in the aftermath punk. Keen to put some punk energy into the Jamaican music they knew and loved, the band's pop touch was obvious from the start. Releasing their first single through the iconic 2-Tone label, Madness would later depart the imprint for pastures new.

With a stellar run of 45s, Madness became the best selling acts of the 80s on the British singles charts. A lightly skanking beat, a lilting pop melody and Suggs acerbic lyrics Madness presented an invincible pop formula.

The band recently came out of hiatus for their first studio album of original material in over a decade. Madness are still on fine form, organising their massive Madstock event for central London and playing Glastonbury.

An odd choice, perhaps, for Worthy Farm but Madness simply ripped the place apart with a sensational set. Occasionally stopping for a breather, Suggs & Co. rolled out the hits for the festival crowd.

Now Madness have unveiled details of a new one day event. Performing as part of their 30th anniversary tour the band are set to hit the Isle Of Wight on August 30th. Along with a massive range of bars, stalls and support acts the 10,000 capacity event is one of the band's biggest shows this year.

Summer Madness! is the brain child of legendary live music promoter and Isle of Wight resident John Curd. “As an Island resident, I wanted to create a boutique music event, that offered fantastic fun at a great location' says the promoter.

Curd added "The Isle of Wight is now starting to become known as the festival isle and we want to add to that great reputation, by providing a yearly event that puts on the very best of music in one of the most beautiful settings in the British Isles.”

Priced at only £35 this is one of the summer's best value events. With the sun riding high in the sky, thousands will be escaping the city rush by travelling to the Isle Of Wight for a dose of the heavy, heavy monster sound. 30 years on, the nutty boys can still charm the crowds!

Summer Madness! is set to take place on August 30th.