Frank Turner Announces Plan To Break The Record For The Most Gigs Played In 24 Hours

As he approaches two huge landmarks, his 3000th show and the release of his upcoming tenth album Undefeated on the 3rd May, Frank Turner has announced details of a unique challenge. On the 4th May he will embark upon the first ever Music Venue Trust world record attempt to play the most gigs in different cities in 24 hours by playing fifteen shows across the country. The rules are simple. In a timeframe of 24 hours, Frank has to play 15 solo shows, with each set running for a minimum of 20 minutes. The previous (official) record is held by Hunter Hayes with ten shows and before that it was The Flaming Lips with eight. But there’s a serious point too. The challenge will support grassroots venues and independent record stores across the country. To attend one of the shows, you can purc...

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