One of Britain’s biggest bands has announced plans to play near York next year.
Duran Duran will play an outdoor concert at Castle Howard on Friday 17 June 2022.
This unique show is in support of their new album Future Past.
Tickets go on general sale this Friday, 10 December at 10am at Ticketmaster here.
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A Duran Duran fan community pre-sale takes place on Wednesday 8 December at 10am.
Castle Howard co-chairman Nick Howard said: “It’s a delight to welcome Duran Duran to Castle Howard.
“The breathtaking south front of the house will form a perfect backdrop for them to perform their timeless songs and transport us into the world of Duran Duran.”
New wave band Duran Duran formed in Birmingham in 1978 and were one of the era’s biggest acts thanks to songs including Rio, Hungry Like The Wolf and The Reflex.
Since then, they have sold over 100 million records, had 18 American hit singles, 21 UK Top 20 tunes and have continued to perform to huge concert audiences around the world.
Among their accolades are nine gold records, six platinum records, three multi-platinum records, eight lifetime achievement awards, two Grammy awards, two Ivor Novello awards and two Brits.
Fusing art, technology and fashion with their unique brand of music, singer Simon Le Bon, keyboardist Nick Rhodes, bassist John Taylor and drummer Roger Taylor are always innovating.
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On October 22, Duran Duran released their 15 studio album, Future Past featuring exciting collaborations with Mark Ronson, Graham Coxon, Tove Lo, Mike Garson, Ivorian Doll and CHAI.
The record, which is now among their highest charting releases in the UK, was produced by Erol Alkan and Giorgio Moroder.
In October they revealed they were working on a biopic of the band, following the success of similar films.
Bohemian Rhapsody, about rock band Queen, grossed more than £658 million, while Sir Elton John film Rocketman made about £146 million.