Frank Turner Announces Free Newcastle Gig Following Cancellation Of Ignition Festival & Tickets
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Friday, 05 August 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Singer-songwriter Frank Turner has announced a free show in Newcastle, following the cancellation of Ignition Festival.
Explaining the situation, Frank released a statement saying. "I was due to play at Ignition Festival in Newcastle on Saturday (August 6th 2011). As most people have now heard, the festival has been cancelled. I have neither the knowledge nor the desire to get involved in arguments as to why; the guys at the festival were cool with me all through and are bitterly disappointed that it's not happening, that's all I know for sure. Whatever the case, that show isn't going ahead.
Naturally, me being me, I've been trying to sort out a replacement show for tomorrow in Newcastle. We now, finally, have a plan.
We (the Sleeping Souls and I) will be playing at the Newcastle O2 Academy tomorrow night. Doors will be at 7pm, and the show will run until 10.30. If you have an Ignition Festival ticket, entry will be free. Otherwise entry will be £10, tickets on the door. The venue is smaller than the festival, so it'll be first come, first served. The age limit is 14 +.
We've spent the last 24 hours going through a million permutations, trying to cover every aspect (age restrictions, time, location, venue size, ticket holders etc.) and this is, as far as anyone can tell, the best option. I'd like to say a special thanks to Paul and his staff at the Academy, Joanna (my booking agent) and Graham (my tour manager) for working their arses off to pull this together. I know it doesn't replace an outdoor festival, but I think it's a great effort for the last minute!
Incidentally, according to the Ignition Festival website, they will be refunding tickets, so keep hold of yours whether you can make it to the show or not, hopefully you'll get your money back. See you all tomorrow night."
Frank releases his new single 'If Ever I Stray' on 29th August just a day after he plays the Main Stage at the Reading and Leeds Festival. He will be touring the UK in November.
Frank Turner UK Tour Dates are as follows:
November 2011
Nov 22nd - Bournemouth O2 Academy
Nov 23rd - Newport, Newport Centre
Nov 24th - Birmingham O2 Academy
Nov 25th - Glasgow Barrowlands
Nov 26th - Manchester O2 Apollo
Nov 27th - London HMV Hammersmith Apollo
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