A sell-out crowd packed out Ludlow Castle as ska legends Madness were one of four top bands delivering the latest big-name concerts in the town.
Saturday night saw Madness take to the stage, with other headliners over the weekend including James, Elbow, and Anne-Marie.Enhanced production, a larger stage, full-site-dressing and a brand new viewing platform were just a few of the additions made to the site as the concerts moved into their second year.
The concerts followed an earlier announcement that the castle and Futuresound had agreed a five-year deal to continue putting on live music at the historic site.The Leeds-based company, founded by Ludlow man Colin Oliver, has worked with Ludlow Castle on creating and establishing the series of 5000 capacity events since 2023.Andy Smith, Head of Live at Futuresound Group said: “It’s always an amazing thing to see the town come alive like this on the weekend of the castle concerts.
"It’s been great to walk around the town and see cafes, restaurants, pubs and shops full with people before the shows and the feedback from local business owners has been fantastic.
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