Excitement is building around the 20th anniversary of Latitude Festival after it was confirmed that David Byrne will headline the event on July 24. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee will bring his highly praised Who Is The Sky? world tour to Henham Park for what will be his only UK festival appearance, making it one of the most talked about shows of the summer. Buy Latitude tickets here.

Now aged 73, the Oscar and Grammy winner continues to receive strong praise for his live performances. His current tour has been met with five star reviews across major UK newspapers. The Guardian even suggested the show could "restore your faith in humanity," while The Telegraph highlighted that Byrne is still performing at an exceptional level.

Backed by a 12 member band, the performance takes audiences through different chapters of his career, combining elements of experimental choreography, offbeat comedy, and modern stage production. The setlist is expected to include material from his time with Talking Heads, including "Psycho Killer," which Byrne has brought back to his live shows for the first time in almost twenty years, along with selections from his solo catalogue and collaborations.

Even with his long standing reputation, Byrne continues to show strong interest in new music and emerging artists. Speaking before the festival appearance, he shared his enthusiasm about the lineup. "Latitude is a wide-ranging festival, and well-curated," Byrne said. "I’m looking forward to catching The Last Dinner Party and Dry Cleaning on our day!"

Festival Director Melvin Benn described booking Byrne for the anniversary edition as a major achievement. "Everything about this tour the reviews, the ambition, the crowd reaction tells me this is going to be one of those nights people talk about for years," Benn remarked.

As one of the key moments of Latitude’s anniversary celebrations, Byrne’s performance is expected to highlight more than fifty years of bold creativity. With no other UK festival appearances planned, the July 24 show at Henham Park will be the only opportunity for fans to see what many critics are describing as a truly special live experience.

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