Duffy to Perform First Live Show in 15 Years at Secret London Gig
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Hattie Lindert
Crisped on the outside, thoughtful enough on the inside.
Summary
Welsh singer Duffy, known for her 2008 hit "Mercy," is making her first live performance in nearly 15 years with a secret intimate gig in London on July 5. The show marks her gradual return to public life after stepping away following a traumatic abduction and assault, which she detailed in statements published in 2020.
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She revealed on Friday (June 5) via Instagram Stories that she'll play a 'secret intimate gig' in London on July 5—a venue has yet to be announced.
The show is the latest step in Duffy's return to the public eye after stepping away for over a decade in the wake of a traumatic attack.
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