Duffy to give first live show in 15 years on July 5

Welsh singer Duffy will perform her first live concert in over 15 years at a secret, intimate venue in London on July 5, marking a significant step in her gradual return to public life after a long withdrawal from the music industry. The singer announced the show on her social media channels on Friday, June 5, describing it as a ballot-only event where she will debut new music.

Fans can apply for a chance to attend the small-capacity performance via a free online ballot, providing their date of birth, location, and contact details. Winners will be notified by email on June 15. The announcement follows a social media post last month in which Duffy shared a black-and-white image from a recording studio, writing that she was working on coming back.

Duffy, born Aimée Anne Duffy in Bangor, Wales, rose to global fame in 2008 with her debut album "Rockferry," which became the UK's best-selling album of that year. The album's lead single, "Mercy," reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100. Her success earned her three BRIT Awards, a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album, and an Ivor Novello Award. She released a second album,...