If you thought that nothing overly exciting happens past the end of summer, think again - the first ever exhibition dedicated to the legendary musician Prince is coming to London this October.
The 02 will host My Name Is Prince featuring some of the artist's most famed possessions, from his ruffle shirt and shiny purple coat (both of which will need no introduction) to his gloriously flamboyant diamond-studded cane. Visitors can also expect to see a selection of his guitars, awards and hand-written song lyrics, as well as a number of his famed on-stage costumes.
Many of the items have come from Paisley Park, Prince's famous Minnesota private estate. Apparently, the musician always wanted his collections and estate to be made open to the public.
The exhibition will last for 21 days, the same length as the 21 record-breaking, sold-out concerts that Prince played at The O2 in August and September 2007 – a record that still remains today.
"Our family is extremely honoured to have this exhibit at The O2, and we know Prince would be as well," said a joint statement from Prince's family. "He loved to share his work and life with his fans. We know him as a brother who became not only one of the most prolific songwriters of all time, but an entertainer and musician who was unlike any other. It's only appropriate we share him and these amazing artefacts with the world now that he's gone."
Prince - who was responsible for having created some of the most wildly creative and original music in modern history - died of an accidental overdose of prescription painkillers in 2016, aged 57.
My Name Is Prince opens at The O2, London, on 27 October. Tickets will be on sale from 25 August at 9am from Mynameisprince.co.uk.
