Trentham Live with Madness and The Coral

Madness, formed in 1978, blend ska with British pop and are renowned for hits like "Our House" and "It Must Be Love." Their debut, "One Step Beyond," was a 2-Tone ska era classic. Known for their humorous style and engaging performances, the band had numerous Top Ten UK hits throughout the '80s. They collaborated with producers Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley and key members included Suggs, Mike Barson, and Lee Thompson. They played the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the 2012 London Olympics, and launched hits like 2009's The Liberty of Norton Folgate.

The Coral, formed in Hoylake in 1996, masterfully blend '60s garage rock, psychedelic pop, and folk-rock. Known for albums like their 2002 self-titled debut, they achieved UK chart success and Mercury Prize nods. They've worked with producers like Geoff Barrow and John Leckie, and collaborated with artists like Cillian Murphy. Frequent lineup changes haven't hindered their evolving sound, which includes concept albums like 2021’s Coral Island and country-rock on 2023’s Sea of Mirrors. Their spirited experimental style remains influential and celebrated.