Madness, and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, for Glastonbury Extravaganza

Festival organiser and farmer Michael Eavis has pulled off another masterstroke by bringing Madness to the Abbey for this year's Glastonbury Extravaganza.

To coincide with the release of tickets for the two day event, which is held at Glastonbury Abbey, Somerset on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th August 2010, the complete line-up has also been revealed.

The legendary British ska pioneers, Madness with frontman Suggs, will have the Abbey jumping on the Saturday. Opening for them will be 70's legend Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel most famous for the iconic chart topper 'Make me Smile (Come up and see me)' - one of the most played records in British broadcasting. In recent times, the band have played Glastonbury Festival three times, the Isle of Wight festival and many of Europe's major rock festivals.

On Sunday 8th August, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra create a breathtaking family concert with a performance of popular classics full of well know pieces, and culminating with a chance to wave flags to 'Land of Hope and Glory'. Innovative violinist Nicola Benedetti returns makes her third appearance in six years after her victory as BBC Young Musician of the Year. Also returning will be guest soloists tenor Andrew Rees and soprano Jo Appleby. The Sunday concert will open with string quartet Raven – the resident quartet for the BBC2 series, Maestro. Raven have performed and recorded with artists such as Gorillaz, Jools Holland, Leona Lewis and Gwen Stefani.

The unique event has grown in stature over the years and is a confirmed high spot in the musical calendar of the South West, and certainly a real occasion, with stage screeens, beautiful water fountains, lights, candelabra, picnics, and a fireworks finale on the Sunday night.

Tickets are priced at £30 per Adult ticket (in advance). £15 for children (aged 6 – 16 years). 5's and under free. Children must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult. There is a Group offer: Buy any combination of 10 adult tickets over the 2 nights and receive the 11th FREE.

Tickets can be purchased over the telephone by calling 01458 834596, or to buy tickets online, click here. Note - Some card transactions will carry a surcharge. This will be no more than £2 per transaction.

Advance tickets are on sale from The Glastonbury Festival Office and Glastonbury Abbey Shop until to 4.00pm. Children under 6 are free. Children aged 6 - 16 get half price entry at £15. The normal price for tickets is £30. Tickets will be available to buy on the gate from 5.30pm at £35 for an adult ticket.

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