Duran Duran announced as first headliners for Latitude 2024
The '80s hitmakers will take to the stage at Henham Park next July, in a UK festival exclusive
Last updated 5th Nov 2023
Duran Duran have been unveiled as the first headliners for next year's Latitude Festival on the Suffolk coast.
The iconic new wave band, behind hits like "Girls on Film", "Rio" and "A View to a Kill", will take to the stage at Henham Park between July 25th and 28th 2024.
The announcement comes as the band have just released new gothic-themed album Danse Macabre.
Melvin Benn, Latitude’s Festival Director, said: "Duran Duran's fusion of artistry and innovation seamlessly resonates with Latitude's commitment to curate a multifaceted cultural experience."
"Renowned for their iconic style, ground-breaking music, and a consistent string of chart-topping hits, the band have unquestionably left their mark on both the music and fashion realms.
"With their ongoing evolution and the ability to transcend musical boundaries, the band's mesmerising live performances make them an ideal fit for the Latitude festival."
Duran Duran’s John Taylor said: "We are excited to be making Latitude our sole UK performance next summer."
"It’s a great festival, and it’s been a long time since Duran have been in that part of the country.
"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. See you there!"
A further lineup announcement is expected later this year.
Around 40,000 people packed into Henham Park earlier this year to see headline performances from Pulp, Paolo Nutini and George Ezra.