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Madness will play a gig in August in Kent, with local bands, it has been announced

10:00, 16 January 2017

Madness are set to play at the Kent Showground near Maidstone this summer.

The nutty boys will be performing their greatest hits including, Wings of a Dove, Baggy Trousers and House of Fun, plus new material from their latest album, Can’t Touch Us Now.

The show, on Saturday, August 12, will also feature local bands, and a renowned support act, which is yet to be announced.

Madness will play at the Kent Showground at Detling, near Maidstone, this summer
Madness will play at the Kent Showground at Detling, near Maidstone, this summer

Starting at 2pm, the day will include entertainment and other activities, plus the band's own craft beer, which will be available from the bars.

No strangers to playing in Kent, the iconic band also played the Spitfire Ground in Canterbury in September 2015.

Madness last time they played in Kent
Madness last time they played in Kent

Doors open at 2pm, and the event finishes at 11pm. Tickets go on sale on Wednesday.

For details go to madness.co.uk, madnessinkent.com or southeastlive.co.uk

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