Duran Duran have announced two warm-up shows at the O2 Academy Leicester ahead of their ‘Future Past’ tour.
The group will hit the stage on May 21 and 22 for the concerts and are offering fans the chance to buy a “proof of attendance” NFT as a ticket for the two intimate shows.
According to a press release, the NFT will offer them “one-of-a-kind experiences, special offers and gifts”, including artwork from their ‘Future Past’ LP.
Duran Duran at @O2AcadLeicester on 21 & 22 May.
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“This will mark the first time that the band have moved all ticket sales onto the blockchain, giving them the ability to surprise and delight fans into the future with one-of-a-kind experiences, special offers and gifts,” says a press release.
“These highly collectible NFTs will be limited to 1,400 a night, and each show will feature a different artwork from the FUTURE PAST collection.
“The initiative is being powered by specialist blockchain community builders, Cub3, who will not only mint the NFTs, but can also hold them in individual wallets for those fans who have yet to have their own.
“After the shows, the NFTs will be tradable on Cub3’s bespoke platform should fans desire.”
Tickets are on sale now.
The band’s 15th studio album was released last October and features Graham Coxon, Mike Garson, CHAI, Mark Ronson, Ivorian Doll and Tove Lo.
In a review of the record, Retro Pop called ‘Future Past’ “the group’s strongest album in years” and a record that “opens new musical possibilities for Duran Duran”.
