Madrophenia
Brighton’s iconic beachfront is set for a momentous party this summer as Madness headline On The Beach Festival on Friday 24th July. One of the UK’s most beloved bands, the Nutty Boys will bring Madrophenia to Brighton Beach.
The Line Up
Madness
David Rodigan
Hot 8 Brass Band
+ more TBA
accompanied by an adult).
VIP is 18+
“Brighton beach in July — the sea, the sunshine, Madness and yous… That’s not just a concert, that’s a proper British summer experience. Pack your flip flops and head to the beach for a very special show we are calling Madrophenia…and a word to the wise, come early because we have got a fantastic line up, you won’t want to miss a minute.”
Madness
The Nutty Boys
With 15 UK Top 10 singles, three No.1 albums, global smashes including ‘Our House’, ‘It Must Be Love’, ‘House of Fun’, ‘Baggy Trousers’ and ‘One Step Beyond’, plus unforgettable appearances everywhere from Top of the Pops to the roof of Buckingham Palace, Madness remain the original Nutty Boys.
Formed in North London, Madness have grown into one of Britain’s most successful and best-loved bands, selling millions of records worldwide and inspiring generations of artists. More than four decades on, their music, spirit and style are woven into the fabric of British culture, and now they’re bringing their high-energy, raucous show to Brighton for an epic bash: live, loud and full of heart.
Also Playing
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DJ David Rodigan may look like a stockbroker or an insurance salesman but he’s a reggae superstar, both in his homeland of England and in Jamaica. After hearing Millie Small’s massive ska hit “My Boy Lollipop,” Rodigan fell in love with every shade of Jamaican music. He became a DJ at the age of 15, but toyed with the idea of becoming an actor before Radio London gave him a shot in 1978.
He’s been on the air ever since, spending over a decade at Capital Radio before moving to Kiss FM. Through the years he’s collected a massive amount of dubplates made exclusively for his Rodigan Sound System. He clashed with every sound system of note — Stone Love, Kilimanjaro, and Bodyguard to name a few — and was the official tour DJ for Shinehead.
Besides a handful of mixtapes and DVD releases of his sound clashes, he also helped assemble the 2007 release The Kings of Reggae compilation for the Rapster label plus the 2008 release Real Authentic Reggae, Vol. 1 for BBE.
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The internationally renowned Hot 8 Brass Band from New Orleans is one of the most enduring and innovative groups in the Crescent City lineage. At home they are among the most popular funk-style brass bands to participate in community parades and funerals, blending elemental influences from the Dirty Dozen and Rebirth brass bands with contemporary R&B, rap, and bounce.
The band was founded in 1995 when sousaphone player Bennie “Big Peter” Pete merged the best players from the Looney Tunes and High Steppers brass bands. They issued their debut long-player Rock with the Hot 8 in 2005, featuring a version of Marvin Gaye’s “Sexual Healing” that has become the group’s de facto anthem.
Hot 8 was featured prominently in Spike Lee’s 2006 HBO documentary When the Levees Broke and later signed to the U.K. label Tru Thoughts. The band began touring internationally, playing their own gigs and opening for artists including Lauryn Hill. Their second long-player, Life & Times Of…, featured well-received covers, including a dynamite version of The Specials’ “Ghost Town.”
They celebrated their 20th anniversary with Vicennial: 20 Years of the Hot 8 Brass Band in 2015, a set of brand new tracks and newly recorded versions of repertoire tunes. Their fifth full-length, On the Spot, offered a host of originals alongside a steamy reading of Sade’s “Sweetest Taboo.” Despite facing immense personal and community hardships in New Orleans, the Hot 8 continue to soldier on, bringing their unique, creative sound to festivals and dance clubs worldwide.
Need To Know
Full Event Info-
Venue: Brighton Beach (Madeira Drive, BN2 1EN).
Doors: 2:00 PM.
Curfew: 10:30 PM.
Age Policy: 16+. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult (18+). VIP is strictly 18+.
Payment: This is a cashless event.
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Once you’ve scanned your ticket and entered the site, there is a strict no re-entry policy. Make sure you have everything you need for the day before you head in. Last entry times will be confirmed closer to the show.
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The site is a 20-minute walk from Brighton Train Station. There is no dedicated event parking on-site. If you are driving, we recommend using city-centre car parks (like The Lanes or London Road) and walking down to the seafront.
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All bags will be searched. To keep queues moving, please only bring small bags (A4 size or smaller). Large rucksacks and suitcases are not permitted.
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Outside food and drink (including alcohol) are not allowed. We have a great selection of local food traders and fully stocked bars on the beach. Free water points are available — you can bring an empty reusable bottle (no glass).
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We provide dedicated viewing platforms and accessible toilets. To arrange a free Personal Assistant (PA) ticket or discuss specific access needs, please contact accessibility@louderuk.com.
