The National first up for 2019 Mad Cool Festival

It’s a tough act to follow after this year’s line-up, but the Mad Cool festival organisers have started well with the news that The National have put their name down for July 2019.

The National have been performing new songs during their recent touring, but still remain tied to last year’s Sleep Well Beast album and released a special edition for those who attended the No Leaving New York event in New York in September. “Our show last October at Forest Hills Stadium was one of our favorite shows in the history of the band.” Aaron Dessner said of the concert.

“The incredible legacy of the place and the fact that it still feels intimate even given its size, we started talking immediately about finding a way to come back for multiple nights with friends. We couldn’t be happier to announce these shows in September with some of our favorite artists.”