Madness continue their incredible return to national prominence with the release of a single from their recent critically acclaimed album, 'The Liberty Of Norton Folgate’, now showing it’s worth in a host of Best Albums Of The Year placings.

'Forever Young’ has been a firm fan favourite since the album release and is a worthy addition to the canon of classic singles that remains one of British pop’s most astounding back catalogues.

'Forever Young' is released on January 11th 2010 on CD, download and limited edition 7' gatefold single

Madness’ December UK tour will see the band play two special matinee shows for all ages, something the band have not done since the very beginning of their extraordinary career thirty years ago. In a year that has seen Madness become the first ever band to play Regent Street, headline their own Madstock festival, wow Glastonbury and take over BBC 4 for the night is another highlight in a year of highlights.

At Southend Cliffs Pavilion on the 5th December and Newcastle O2 Academy on the 12th December doors will open at 2pm for the shows and all ages will be welcome

Madness tour the UK throughout December tickets for these special matinee shows will be available from 9am on Friday 9th October via www.gigsandtours.com and usual agents priced £27.50 (subject to booking fee)

Live Dates:

Tues 1 December - Bournemouth Intl Centre

Wed 2 December - Brighton Centre

Fri 4 December - Plymouth Pavilions

Sat 5 December - Southend Cliffs Pavilion

And added Matinee show!

Mon 7 December - Swindon Oasis

Tues 8 December - Leeds O2 Academy

Wed 9 December - Sheffield O2 Academy

Thu 10 December - Birmingham O2 Academy

Sat 12 December - NewcastleO2 Academy

And added Matinee show!

Sun 13 December - Glasgow O2 Academy

Tue 15 December - Manchester Apollo