Musician Frank Turner’s upcoming world record attempt, at playing in 15 different cities in 24 hours, will kick off in Liverpool on May 4.
As he approaches two huge landmarks – his 3000th show and the release of his upcoming tenth album ‘Undefeated’ on May 3 – Turner has announced details of a unique challenge.
On 4 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 10 shows and before that it was the Flaming Lips with eight.
There’s a serious point too, with the challenge aiming to support grassroots venues and independent record stores across the country.
Turner said: “With nearly 3000 shows under my belt, I’ve never been one to do things by halves or shirk a challenge – I once played all 50 American states in 50 days, for goodness sake.
“For the release of my 10th studio album, ‘Undefeated’, I will be making an attempt at a world record: the most number of shows in different cities in 24 hours.
“It’s not just self-promotion either. We’re working with 13 independent record shops and 15 independent grassroots music venues for the shows, highlighting two bits of the infrastructure of the underground that I care about most.
“It’s going to be tough, but hopefully fun too. Come down for a show!”
CEO of the Music Venue Trust Mark Davyd added: “We are delighted to support Frank Turner’s attempt to set the official Music Venue Trust world record for the most gigs played in 24 hours.
“With the help of FREENOW black cabs, Frank will be criss-crossing the nation hitting some of the country’s finest grassroots music venues for an action-packed day which promises to set the global standard for dedication to live music.”
Frank’s show at the Jacaranda Baltic in Liverpool is sold out, but there are still tickets available in London and Sheffield here.
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