Duran Duran have been unveiled as the headliners for the 2024 edition of Latitude Festival.
The band is set to take the main stage as the festival returns to the grounds of Henham Park, Suffolk, from July 25 to 28, 2024.
It marks their only UK festival performance of the year.
Bassist John Taylor says: “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!”
Melvin Benn, Latitude’s Festival Director, adds: “Duran Duran’s fusion of artistry and innovation seamlessly resonates with Latitude’s commitment to curate a multifaceted cultural experience. Celebrated 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.”
Tickets for the weekend and day passes are currently available for purchase here. A further line-up announcement is scheduled for later this year.
The announcement coincides with the release of the band’s new gothic-themed album, ‘Danse Macabre’, which made its debut in the UK Top 5 this week.
Produced by Josh Blair and Mr. Hudson, ‘Danse Macabre’ also has guest appearances from Nile Rodgers, with Nick Rhodes saying the LP “celebrates the joy and madness of Halloween”.
“We had decided to seize the moment to create a unique, special event … the temptation of using glorious gothic visuals set to a dark soundtrack of horror and humour was simply irresistible.”
Of the album, which includes covers of songs by artists such as Billie Eilish, Cerrone, The Rolling Stones and The Specials, Simon Le Bon adds, “It’s about a crazy Halloween party. It’s supposed to be fun!”
In fitting with the theme, the album is packaged featuring images adapted from a collection of authentic vintage séance photos that Nick sourced at auction.
In a review of the album, RETROPOP said ‘Danse Macabre’ sees Duran Duran “in fine form” but noted that the LP “falls victim to the themed album curse and becomes its own worst enemy, with the end result coming in short of the band’s recent releases”.
Tracklist: Duran Duran – Danse Macabre
1. Nightboat
2. Black Moonlight
3. Love Voudou
4. Bury A Friend
5. Supernature
6. Danse Macabre
7. Secret Oktober 31st
8. Ghost Town
9. Paint It Black
10. Super Lonely Freak
11. Spellbound
12. Psycho Killer (feat. Victoria De Angelis)
13. Confession in the Afterlife
