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Frank Turner announces break from touring after final Lost Evenings: “I genuinely don’t know when I’ll play shows again”

September 28

Frank Turner has announced that he will step away from touring after the final edition of his Lost Evenings festival in 2027, saying he “genuinely” does not know when he will perform live again.

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