It’s been a steamy few months for everyone as the country basks in the best summer we’ve had for many years. No complaints from Madhen, as we’ve been on our travels to equally sunny destinations. With a diary packed with its usual mix of corporate bookings, private parties, weddings and festivals the hot weather (and of course the World Cup!) …
Reliving The 80’s With Modern Tech
The 1980s was a decade when technological advances seemed only to be restricted by what could be imagined. Home computing took off at a rate of knots with the availability of a multitude of reasonably affordable units and a media frenzy for what the future of computing held. 80’s Synths & Drum Machines The same level of technological advancement was …
Flying Start To 2018 Part 2
With a day off after our Edinburgh gig, where we performed as a seven piece, we had the pleasure of being chauffeur driven to our next event. This time back to the O2 Arena! This was the 3rd time we’ve been booked to play for Mercedes, and this was by far the biggest event we’ve played for them. Hosted by …
Top Ten Events
We’re in a celebratory mood at Madhen, as this year marks our 18th Anniversary! A lot has changed since we performed for the first time as Blondie Tribute Band ‘Bleach’ in July 2000. But remarkably the band is still the same line up. Matthew joined Helen, Paul, Andy and Martyn two years later to form ‘So 80’s’ – the next …
Flying Start For 2018 Part 1
A belated Happy New Year from everyone at Madhen! If January is anything to go by then we’re set for another great year ahead of us. Traditionally the first couple of months of the year calm down a little after the Christmas frenzy. Not this year. Not that we’re complaining. Both the quantity and quality of the events kick starting …
Wrapped Up For Christmas
With only one more Christmas party on the horizon in Glasgow, that’s us nearly wrapped up for Christmas! It’s been another great year and we’re proud to have continued our success across the globe as one of the top international party bands. There’s been a helluva lot of new clients booking us this year, many who have already rebooked us …
VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF (MADHEN) LIFE!
Autumn 2017 has proved to be as busy as ever. Whilst it’s fair to say that there’s more than a degree of uncertainty surrounding the economy and the country’s future post-Brexit we’re enjoying a very busy second half to the year. Enquiries are still coming in in abundance and already the diary for 2018 is looking very healthy. So we’re …
‘Sewing’ The Seeds of Love
The Madhen sewing machine (aka Helen) has been at full throttle these last few months with lots of themed events in the UK and overseas. Helen has had her work cut out creating bespoke costumes for the band – coming up with new ideas along the way . This includes some personalised Leather jackets she had a lot of fun …
The Boys (And Girls) Of Summer
Before we head at speed into Autumn and the Christmas rush just a quick review of some of the highlights from performances over the second half of the summer. Summer brings a mix of corporate events, private parties, public festivals and of course weddings. If one band can fit the bill across such wide-ranging events we think Madhen can! (but …