Frank Turner announces biggest headline tour and new single

proceeds from the single go to the Breast Cancer Campaign charity

news: Monday 6th October 2008

Frank Turner releases his new single 'Long Live The Queen' on Monday 20th October 2008 through Xtra Mile Recordings. Frank goes on his biggest tour to date the day after the single is released where he will be playing to over 6000 people.

'Long Live The Queen' is a heartfelt story of a close friend passing away from breast cancer. Though a hard subject, Frank has written the song as a way of celebrating his friend's life and the legacy she has left behind. Lexi tirelessly campaigned and fundraised for breast cancer charities and the proceeds from the sale of the single will be donated to the Breast Cancer Campaign charity.

The dates for Frank's tour are as follows:
: Support comes from Chris T-T, and Emily Barker. The Scala date also has Jonah Matranga in support.

Tue 21 October The Cockpit, Leeds
Wed 22 October The Duchess, York
Thu 23 October Oran Mor, Glasgow
Fri 24 October Manchester University (Academy 1, 2, 3 & 4), Manchester
Sat 25 October Barfly, Birmingham
Sun 26 October Phoenix Arts Centre, Exeter
Mon 27 October Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth
Tue 28 October Anson Rooms & Ar2 (Bristol University SU), Bristol
Wed 29 October Scala, London
Thu 30 October Tower Arts Centre, Winchester - SOLD OUT
Fri 31 October The Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
Sun 02 November Barfly, Liverpool

Tickets for the tour are available now, and can be purchased by clicking here.

Frank Turner

article by: Scott Williams

photos by: Tommy Jackson

published: 06/10/2008 14:01



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