Miami-Dade County attempts to block Duran Duran concert

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. – The band Duran Duran is facing opposition in its bid to play in Key Biscayne from the government of Miami-Dade County.

The Miami Herald reports Miami-Dade’s Parks department sent a warning this week to the Miami Open tennis tournament that its planned concert violates strict event rules governing Crandon Park.

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The park hosts the tournament every year, and the 2016 program includes a Duran Duran concert to be held after Friday matches. The newspaper reports the county’s issue appears to be the Miami Open offering Duran Duran as a stand-alone event, with a separate ticket required.

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Tickets are already on sale, with the cheapest seats going for $60.

Parks Chief Jack Kardys wrote to event organizers that the county is willing to work with them to “resolve this issue.”