Duran Duran at NIA

Eighties legends Duran Duran will play a homecoming show in Birmingham this summer, it was announced today.

The band, formed in the city in 1978 and famed for hits such as Rio, Girls On Film and Wild Boys, will bring their Red Carpet Massacre Tour to Birmingham NIA on July 7.

They are also playing London, Liverpool and Nottingham.

Tickets go on sale this Friday at 9am. Fans should call 08444 775 775 or log on to www.aeglive.co.uk.

There are also offers at www.duranmusic.com from 2pm tomorrow.