Bastille and Duran Duran are to play a series of pub gigs for charity.

The acts have signed up to take part in shows called Passport Back To The Bars which have been organised by War Child, which helps children in areas of conflict in Syria, Iraq and Gaza.

Bastille
Bastille (Lionel Hahn/AbacaUsa.com)

Also in the first batch of names to be announced for the shows are guitar band Ride who are reforming for a number of shows in 2015, but will play an acoustic set for their gig.

The series of shows – with a maximum of 300 people attending and also organised by O2 – will be staged from February 16 to 24 around the Brit Awards.

Duran Duran on stage
Duran Duran on stage (PA)

Venues will be announced at a later date and fans will have to register to have a chance of getting tickets at www.warchild.org.uk/passport.

War Child last staged such gigs a decade ago with names on the bill including The Cure, Pet Shop Boys and Amy Winehouse.