Duran Duran

Rock Legends Duran Duran have announced they will play their only UK show next summer at Latitude Festival .

The Band - who have just released their latest Album - have been revealed as The First headliner on the Suffolk festival bill for 2024.

Festival director Melvin Benn said The Group 's " mesmerising performances make them an ideal fit" for The Event .

" We Are excited to be making Latitude our sole UK performance next summer, " said bassist John Taylor .

" It's a great festival, and it's been a long time since Duran have been in that part of the country, " he added.

" In fact, it's our First Time ever in Suffolk.

" We Are Riding High on The Reception our new Danse Macabre Album has received, and Looking Forward to bringing music from that record, all The Way back to our 1981 debut Album . "

The Group , have sold More Than 100 million albums - with their latest gothic-inspired offering entering the UK chart's Top Five .

Mr Benn said The Band 's pioneering ways meant Latitude - to be held from 25 to 28 July 2024 - offered them a perfect showcase.

" Duran Duran 's fusion of artistry and innovation seamlessly resonates with Latitude 's commitment to curate a multi-faceted cultural experience, " He Said .

The Latitude announcement follows a year of live shows for The Group , including sold-out arena gigs across the UK, Ireland, North America and Canada.

In 2022, they were inducted into the, capping off a year that had seen them perform at The Queen 's Jubilee Concert, close the Commonwealth Games in their native Birmingham and play sell-out shows at New York 's Madison Square Garden and the Hollywood Bowl .

Festival organisers have said The Next line-up announcement will be made before The End of the year.

Source of news: bbc.com