See circle pits, stage-diving and solidarity as Turnstile play massive gig to 60,000 people and raise $220k for Humanitarian Aid at Washington Monument
Turnstile drew an estimated 60,000 people to a free headline show at the Washington Monument, their biggest to date. The benefit concert raised more than $200,000 for humanitarian aid in Palestine, Sudan and Lebanon, combining the band’s North American tour finale with a public appeal for donations.
The 75-minute set took place on 24 October and featured songs including ‘Birds’, ‘Magic Man’ and ‘Never Enough’. Organised with Human Concern International, the event had already met its initial $100,000 fundraising target before it began; frontman Brendan Yates urged the crowd to support the three communities and said music could help people gather and speak out.
In short
- Turnstile played to an estimated 60,000 fans at the Washington Monument.
- The free show raised more than $200,000 for humanitarian aid.
- Donations support people in Palestine, Sudan and Lebanon.
Explained simply
Turnstile are an American rock band whose music draws on hardcore punk, a style known for fast, forceful songs and energetic live shows. The band formed in Baltimore and have built a following through albums and touring.
Human Concern International is a humanitarian aid organisation that raises funds for people affected by crises. Palestine, Sudan and Lebanon have all faced serious humanitarian needs, including displacement and shortages of basic supplies, though circumstances differ in each place.
A benefit concert uses live music to raise money or attention for a cause. This event brought together a large public audience and a fundraising appeal, linking Turnstile’s performance with aid efforts in three regions.