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Singer Duffy to return for first live concert in more than 15 years

BBC News · Jun 6, 2026, 7:54 AM

Key takeaways

  • Singer Duffy has announced her first concert in more than 15 years, after she revealed that a sexual assault and kidnapping had led her to step away from public life.
  • The Welsh singer said on social media that she would host a "secret intimate gig" and perform new songs for fans on 5 July in London.
  • Duffy rose to fame in 2008 with her debut album Rockferry, earning three BRIT Awards, a Grammy Award and an Ivor Novello Award.

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Eleri Griffiths BBC Wales BBCBrit Award-winner Duffy announces she will host a "secret intimate gig" and play new songs on 5 July in London Warning: This story contains distressing content, including details of sexual assault, kidnapping and suicidal thoughts

Singer Duffy has announced her first concert in more than 15 years, after she revealed that a sexual assault and kidnapping had led her to step away from public life.

The Welsh singer said on social media that she would host a "secret intimate gig" and perform new songs for fans on 5 July in London.

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