Overview
Ahead of the Foo Fighters' spectacular headlining set at the Invictus Games in front of 50,000 people, the band have set a date for their first fan-funded gig.
As previously reported, Foo Fighters agreed to play the gig following an online campaign by solitary fan Andrew Goldin who campaigned to bring the band back to Richmond, Virginia. The bands official twitter confirmed the details today
.@foofighters_rva @Tilt How’s Sept. 17th @TheNationalRVA sound? Let’s do it. If you pledged, check your email for details!
Dave Grohl recently said that crowd-funded gigs could represent the future of live music, suggesting that Foo Fighters would play more shows similar to their Richmond date. Foo Fighters' new album Sonic Highways will be released on 10 November and is the band's eighth studio effort.
Foo Fighters headline the Invictus Games Closing Concert at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park alongside Ryan Adams, Foo Fighters and more on Sunday 14 September. For tickets and more information click here.
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