Madness announce intimate homecoming gig at London’s KOKO

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Madness have announced details of an intimate homecoming show, set to take place at London’s KOKO venue later this month. Find ticket details below.The news of the special live show is in celebration of the band’s forthcoming new album, ‘Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C’Est La Vie’ – their 13th full-length album, set for release on November 17 via BMG.It also marks the first time that the British band have played at the venue since they went by the name ‘The Invaders’, and the Camden live music venue was recognized as ‘The Music Machine’.Set to take place on October 18, the special one-off gig will allow just 1,400 fans the opportunity to catch Suggs and co.

playing many of the fan-favourite tracks from across their discography, as well as some never-before-played tracks from the forthcoming album.“Well ladies and gentlemen, what do we have ‘ere then?

For the one and only time, we’ll be performing some songs off our brand new album ‘Theatre of the Absurd presents C’est La Vie’ in the place where it all began – Camden,” said the band, announcing the show in a press release. “We first played KOKO right back when it was still called The Music Machine and we can’t wait to be back on the 18th October.