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The final act for Newmarket Nights 2008 has now been confirmed, cementing this year’s line-up as the best ever.

Madness return to the July Course on Friday 8th August, where they are fully expected to repeat their phenomenal sell-out performance at Newmarket Nights 2007.

Formed in London over 30 years ago, Madness achieved most of their success in the 1980’s when, with their self confessed ‘nutty sound’ music, they spent more weeks in the UK charts than any other artist. Between 1979 and 1988, Madness released 25 singles and eight albums and were one of Britain’s most successful artists with a record-breaking 214 weeks spent in the British Charts.

After the original seven members (Suggs, Mike Barson, Lee Thompson, Chris Foreman, Mark Bedford, Daniel Woodgate and Chas Smash) reformed in 1992, Madness released a new album, embarked on a UK tour and were the inspiration for the West End Musical, Our House.

In 2007, Madness returned as the magnificent seven and began work on a new studio album (to be released this year, 2008). Throughout the summer they performed at various events including Newmarket Nights and in December embarked on a seven date arena UK tour coming home to finish the tour at London’s O2 Arena. The first single from the new album was releases in January 2008 and entered the charts at number 24.

Stephen Wallis, Managing Director, Newmarket Racecourses said, “We are extremely thrilled to be welcoming back Madness to Newmarket. Their performance in 2007 marked one of the best Newmarket Nights ever and Madness were hugely popular with the crowd.” Stephen continued, “It was no surprise to us that Madness sold-out very quickly last year and therefore urge our customers to book early for this year’s event to avoid disappointment.”

Tickets for Madness for Friday 8th August are priced at:
Premier Enclosure - £35
Grandstand and Paddock Enclosure - £25
Garden Enclosure – £15

Tickets are now on sale and all adult tickets for the Premier or Grandstand & Paddock enclosure will be subject to a 5% discount when booked online at www.newmarketracecourses.co.uk. Tickets can also be booked by calling 01638 675 500.

There are a limited number of child admissions priced at £10 each. Once the limited number of child admissions has been sold, children will be charged at the full adult rate.