Madness Returns to Dubai, March 2020 at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium

The band is back in the emirate to perform their well-known hits

Posted on

10 February 2020

| Last updated on 10 February 2020

by Rebecca Roberts

Image: Singer Graham McPherson (L) and guitarist Chris Foreman (R) of Madness during a performance at festival Rock for People in the Czech Republic, 2014

Anyone growing up in the UK and beyond and the 80s needs no introduction to Madness.

Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Stadium and The Irish Village will be welcoming British ska band Madness, live on March 5. The band will be returning to Dubai to perform their well-known hits such as Our House and Baggy Trousers.

With 15 huge top 10 hits including Baggy Trousers, House of Fun, Our House, and One Step Beyond over a 30-year career, this performance is one not to miss. Over this period Madness has bounced comfortably between solo projects, TV, and film becoming part of British music culture with their mix of ska, reggae, Motown, rock'n'roll, rockabilly, classic pop, and the pin-sharp vernacular of their beloved London streets.

It may be refined and updated, but its essence remains clear and true... This is what they do best and on March 5, a night of singalong hits is guaranteed.

In 2000, Madness won an Ivor Novella Award for Outstanding Song Collection and have continued to show their talents since then. The latest album "Can't Touch Us Now" reached number five in the UK album charts, they have since done UK and Worldwide Tours playing everything from the classics to the new.

Madness will be supported by UK newcomers Emily Capell just off the back of releasing her debut album "Combat Frock" and currently supporting Selector on their 40th Anniversary tour. Also, Katie Owen on the decks from indie led station boogaloo radio currently touring with Jo Whiley. Two great new UK acts rounding off a great night’s entertainment.