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Review 1 for Madness

5 / 5

best band ever

bic @

- bournemouth @

Posted 25/02/2010

by 192837465

iv seen madness live 4 times now and i wil always see them when they come down i just love them all there gigs have been eqaully as good and every single one unforgettable deffinatly recomend them to every1.

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- bournemouth @

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Review 2 for Madness

3 / 5

Madness kept us waiting

The O2 @

- London @

- Fri 18 Dec 2009 @

Favourite moment: The opening song and atmosphere and the encore at the end @

Posted 23/01/2010

by knutt

The concert was good once it started however they were late by 3 and a half hours!!!!!!!! Not really what you want when you are stuck sat in a tiny chair with nothing to do but look at an empty stage and listen to their cd. I could of done that at home.

The concert was good though and my partner really enjoyed it. Don't expect anything fancy it's not ther style and I feel the performance was lost in the massive open space. They could have filled it better. Also the warm up act the Specials were dreadful and made the wait even more unbearable!!!

The O2 @

- London @

- Fri 18 Dec 2009 @

Favourite moment: The opening song and atmosphere and the encore at the end @

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Review 3 for Madness

5 / 5

Madness @O2

The O2 @

- London @

- Fri 18 Dec 2009 @

Posted 11/01/2010

by tommy2tone

Absolutly superb. First time at a Madness concert, certainly wont be the last, cant speak highly enough

The O2 @

- London @

- Fri 18 Dec 2009 @

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Review 4 for Madness

5 / 5

MADNESS ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT

The O2 @

- London @

- Fri 18 Dec 2009 @

Favourite moment: ALL OF IT @

Opening act(s): THEY WERE GOOD AS WELL @

Posted 11/01/2010

by Jules41

Location: Chigwell Essex

hIGHLY RECOMMEND. EXCELLENT FUN. A SHOW NOT TO BE MISSED

The O2 @

- London @

- Fri 18 Dec 2009 @

Favourite moment: ALL OF IT @

Opening act(s): THEY WERE GOOD AS WELL @

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Review 5 for Madness

5 / 5

Maddness have not lost any magic !!!!

The Brighton Centre @

- Brighton @

- Wed 2 Dec 2009 @

Posted 07/01/2010

by Anonymous

An amazing night the whole venue was bouncing to old and new tunes alike, if you like madness or remember those heady days back in the early 80's then you really should revist your youth!!!

The Brighton Centre @

- Brighton @

- Wed 2 Dec 2009 @

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Review 6 for Madness

5 / 5

Absolute Madness

The O2 @

- London @

- Fri 18 Dec 2009 @

Favourite moment: Must be love @

Opening act(s): Mind blowing! @

Posted 06/01/2010

by Soaps

Location: Herne Bay

Still the greatest band on earth! Great showmanship & plays the crowd brilliantly! Must see every time! Bring on 2010's next show! Utter Madness!!!

The O2 @

- London @

- Fri 18 Dec 2009 @

Favourite moment: Must be love @

Opening act(s): Mind blowing! @

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Review 7 for Madness

5 / 5

great atmosphere, fantastic music

The O2 @

- London @

- Fri 18 Dec 2009 @

Favourite moment: hard to say as it was all so good, but the one that stands out was singing together with my partner to "It must be love" @

Posted 05/01/2010

by GemStu

Location: london

You go to a Madness gig with high expectations only to have them exceeded. The support band did an excellent job and the videos and music during the wait for Madness were interesting and very effective in creating a happy, anticipatory mood. It was wonderful to see so many people wearing a fez or a hat. Once Madness hit the stage loads of people were on their feet dancing, singing along andthoroughly enjoying themselves. The atmosphere was great, the music was fantastic and the whole event was an amazing experience - roll on next year!!!!!

The O2 @

- London @

- Fri 18 Dec 2009 @

Favourite moment: hard to say as it was all so good, but the one that stands out was singing together with my partner to "It must be love" @

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Review 8 for Madness

4 / 5

The O2 @

- London @

- Fri 18 Dec 2009 @

Favourite moment: 5 top 5 hits in a row, this was great @

Posted 03/01/2010

by Evertonfan1961

Location: Hampshire

Top 250 Contributor

Madness were great fun as expected but was a little disappointed that they did not get on stage until 9:15pm, there was too much of a gap between the warm up act and Madness in my Opinion. Once they were on stage they were great so it was worth the wait in the end

The O2 @

- London @

- Fri 18 Dec 2009 @

Favourite moment: 5 top 5 hits in a row, this was great @

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Review 9 for Madness

5 / 5

MADNESS...TOTAL MADNESS

The O2 @

- London @

- Fri 18 Dec 2009 @

Favourite moment: One Step beyond!! @

Posted 31/12/2009

by RobRef

Location: Leeds

Title says it all..was a fantastic venue, gig and great value for money.. will they still be touring in another 10 years...40 years of Madness?? Probably!!!

The O2 @

- London @

- Fri 18 Dec 2009 @

Favourite moment: One Step beyond!! @

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Review 10 for Madness

5 / 5

A great night

The O2 @

- London @

- Fri 18 Dec 2009 @

Posted 30/12/2009

by Ajdev

I last saw Madness at the Hammersmith Odeon in the early eighties (I think) and they were fab. I got the tickets and took my 2 sons (16 and 23) to the O2 and I have to say I had some concerns that it would compare well. My fears were groundless. The crowd were fantastic and were clearly there to have a good time, the warm up band were brilliant, we loved the music that was played whilst the stage was being prepared and we were on our feet dancing from the moment Madness came on stage. Suggs was in great voice, the band was top rate and a great selection of songs. I loved one I haven't heard before about a homeless man, all the classics. Baggy trousers and Night Boat to Cairo took the roof off. A really memorable night for all of us.

The O2 @

- London @

- Fri 18 Dec 2009 @

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Review 11 for Madness

5 / 5

Madness and Belfast..... A first on both counts

Odyssey Arena @

- Belfast @

- Tue 29 Dec 2009 @

Favourite moment: All of it. @

Posted 30/12/2009

by Bumbleweed

Location: Leicester

My boyfriend loves Madness and I got these tickets for us both for his christmas present. What an amazing 24 hours. Madness were fantastic and got the fans bouncing around, were full of energy even though they were on their last leg of the tour and did not disappoint us one bit. Thanks guys ;o) They Odyssey in Belfast is a great place to be also.

Odyssey Arena @

- Belfast @

- Tue 29 Dec 2009 @

Favourite moment: All of it. @

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Review 12 for Madness

4 / 5

Madness by Madness

Manchester Apollo @

- Manchester @

- Tue 15 Dec 2009 @

Favourite moment: It Must Be Love @

Setlist: Madness, Night Boat, Wings of a Dove, The Prince, Baggy Trousers, Our House ect ect @

Opening act(s): None - just a film by the band and various music played which i must admit got the crowd singing along @

Posted 28/12/2009

by Banjo

Location: Lancashire

Top 1000 Contributor

Wish i'd have seen these guys sooner. Alot of the old stuff with a few of the new thrown in for good measure. They seemed to be having as much fun as we did. Although in the rear circle up in the gods which was not a very good view of the stage there was ample room for a good old shin dig! A little disapointed that they didn't make it to the two hour mark. I came away with a great big grin on my face - result!

Manchester Apollo @

- Manchester @

- Tue 15 Dec 2009 @

Favourite moment: It Must Be Love @

Setlist: Madness, Night Boat, Wings of a Dove, The Prince, Baggy Trousers, Our House ect ect @

Opening act(s): None - just a film by the band and various music played which i must admit got the crowd singing along @

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Review 13 for Madness

5 / 5

Brilliant

The O2 @

- London @

- Fri 18 Dec 2009 @

Favourite moment: Night Boat To Cairo @

Opening act(s): Jerry Dammers (reggae jazz.....not my cup of tea), great records from the 70s and 80s @

Posted 27/12/2009

by zampa

Location: London

This is what a concert is all about. Madness were, as ever, fantastic. They always provide a real party atmosphere and make it feel like one big house party. Only booked the tickets two days before the show, they were great tickets and the perfect start to Christmas.

Can't wait till next year!

The O2 @

- London @

- Fri 18 Dec 2009 @

Favourite moment: Night Boat To Cairo @

Opening act(s): Jerry Dammers (reggae jazz.....not my cup of tea), great records from the 70s and 80s @

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Review 14 for Madness

4 / 5

Madness - Wonderful

O2 Academy Glasgow @

- Glasgow @

- Sun 13 Dec 2009 @

Favourite moment: "It Must Be Love" sang by the whole crowd - brilliant ! @

Setlist: All the hits and more @

Posted 25/12/2009

by Ambs67

Location: Glasgow

On a freezing cold, foggy night we turned up at the O2 Academy in Glasgow to watch
Madness.
We had never seen them live before but had been told by friends that we would have a good night - and we certainly did !!!!!
Doors opened at 7pm and we where in and seated before you knew it.
Never seen so many middle aged men in pork pie hats and fez's before!!!!!!!!!!
No support group but plenty of ska music etc from the late 70's and early 80's to sing along too.
Madness came on stage at 8.50pm and the fun began.
Wall to wall hits.
Absolutely brilliant - first time seeing them but not the last.

O2 Academy Glasgow @

- Glasgow @

- Sun 13 Dec 2009 @

Favourite moment: "It Must Be Love" sang by the whole crowd - brilliant ! @

Setlist: All the hits and more @

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Review 15 for Madness

5 / 5

O2 Academy Newcastle @

- Newcastle Upon Tyne @

- Sat 12 Dec 2009 @

Posted 24/12/2009

by MackemandTackem

Absolutely fantastic. As a child of the 80's who adored the Nutty Boys it was great to see them again. I have to admit I'm a lapsed fan who hasn't caught up with their reunions since they split in the mid 80's, in fact the last time I saw them live was in the early 80's at the City Hall.

I'd missed out on the evening tickets that sold out in a flash, but was chuffed when I found out that they were doing an afternoon show. Matinee Madness meant I could take the kids (9 & 12) and there were a few other families that had the same idea. I thought that it was my duty to show them the right way musically and try and get them away from the x-factor nonesense that currently pollutes our airways.

What a storming gig!! That is what music is all about. I have to admit to having a tear in my eye as the likes of Baggy Trousers boomed out - taking me back to happy times in my youth, and also looking at my kids thoroghly enjoying themselves. The songbook of Madness is top notch, so much so, that I picked "It Must Be Love" for one of my wedding songs recently. Every one is a winner, and some of the more recent stuff is good too. As always they look to be top blokes who enjoy putting on a show - it was great music.

Anyone that like me looks back on that period of the late 70's early 80's with fondness needs to get their ass intop gear and see them.

O2 Academy Newcastle @

- Newcastle Upon Tyne @

- Sat 12 Dec 2009 @

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Review 16 for Madness

2 / 5

get it sorted

O2 Academy Glasgow @

- Glasgow @

- Sun 13 Dec 2009 @

Favourite moment: the old tunes @

Posted 23/12/2009

by FESTIGOWER

too many new songs played not enuff old tunes specials are blowing you away get it sorted

O2 Academy Glasgow @

- Glasgow @

- Sun 13 Dec 2009 @

Favourite moment: the old tunes @

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Review 17 for Madness

5 / 5

madness were fantastic

The O2 @

- London @

- Fri 18 Dec 2009 @

Posted 23/12/2009

by hammer40

it was well worth the snowy journey to the O2 on the 18th December .Madness sounded as good live as they do on cd fantastic night

The O2 @

- London @

- Fri 18 Dec 2009 @

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Review 18 for Madness

2 / 5

madness

The O2 @

- London @

- Fri 18 Dec 2009 @

Posted 23/12/2009

by Anonymous

Support act on far to long and very into themselves. Much to much time spent changing set for Madness - what were they doing? PA absolutely rubbish. Sound at O2 not great at the best of times, but not helped by PA being turned un-necessarily up to loudest voume. Disappointing evening

The O2 @

- London @

- Fri 18 Dec 2009 @

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Review 19 for Madness

4 / 5

It was Madness!!

The O2 @

- London @

- Fri 18 Dec 2009 @

Favourite moment: NW5 - fab new song @

Posted 23/12/2009

by KentishDude

Location: Kent

Excellent show with plenty of energy and all the favourite tunes. Great fun had by all.

The O2 @

- London @

- Fri 18 Dec 2009 @

Favourite moment: NW5 - fab new song @

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Review 20 for Madness

4 / 5

Madness were brill

Oasis Leisure Centre Swindon @

- Swindon @

- Mon 7 Dec 2009 @

Favourite moment: Our House- when they popped up pics of the local area. @

Posted 22/12/2009

by missana

Location: South West

Very good night with lots of bouncing around and dancing. Apart from the usual few drunken idiots was also a really good atmosphere in the crowd.

Suggs and the band were their usual entertaining selves and we all had a brilliant night.

Oasis Leisure Centre Swindon @

- Swindon @

- Mon 7 Dec 2009 @

Favourite moment: Our House- when they popped up pics of the local area. @

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