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Badness: Madness Tribute on Bournemouth Pier

When? 23 July 2025
Where? Key West - Bournemouth

  • Badness: Madness Tribute on Bournemouth Pier

On Wednesday 23rd July, come and celebrate the start of the Summer Holidays with us!

Kicking off the Summer madness is Badness! The Tribute band is back by popular after a sold out show in 2024, Badness return to celebrate outside on the terrace with panoramic sea views!

“BADNESS” formed in July 1994 and quickly became one of the top Madness tribute bands & Ska / 2Tone revival bands in the country. Within six months the band were selling out various venues across the UK. & Ireland.

Consisting of a six-piece band; guitar, bass, drums, sax, trumpet, keyboards and vocals. “BADNESS” have built up a cult following and regularly sells out venues across the country.

Badness has been a market leader in the tribute and Ska scene, with their energetic show and a frontman that never fails to whip the audience into shape, you know you’re in for a good night if Badness are on!

Featuring songs such as “Our House”, “It Must Be Love”, “Baggy Trousers” “House Of Fun” and much more.


“They’re fantastic and a benchmark to other tributes.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Stage Magazine

Event Details

Wednesday 23rd July 2025

Tickets are just £22.00 per person


• Music starts from 8:30pm

• Stunning panoramic sea views from a beautiful location outside on Key West’s terrace!

• Includes two 45-minute sets with a break

• Wonderful cocktails all night!

• Please note this is an outdoor standing event with room to dance on the terrace! If you wish to be seated, please contact our events team on 01202 237915.

• Ages 16 years and up are available to attend. Under 16 year olds cannot attend.

More information:
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Event hosted by:

Key West

Pier Approach, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5AA

Tel: 01202 237915

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