Duffy plays surprise London gig, her first full concert in 15 years
After a decade-and-a-half absence from live performance, Welsh artist Duffy took to the stage at an intimate London venue for a surprise concert, unveiling new material to a select audience chosen through audience voting. The show represents another milestone in her incremental re-entry into the music industry, which she launched in May by signalling from a recording studio that she was working on a comeback.
Duffy's absence from the spotlight stemmed from severe personal trauma: in 2020, she publicly revealed that she had been drugged, kidnapped and sexually assaulted—events that explained her withdrawal from the music world after her 2010 album. Now, a documentary series in production with Disney+ and Hulu will document her journey and recovery, featuring her own account alongside perspectives from close associates and music industry contacts.
- Welsh singer Duffy performed her first full concert in 15 years at a secret London venue on July 5, selected through a fan ballot
- The performance marks a gradual return to public life following years away from music due to trauma she disclosed publicly in 2020
- An upcoming Hulu/Disney+ documentary will feature her story alongside interviews with family, friends, and industry figures
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Originally published by Billboard as “Duffy Performs Secret London Concert in First Full Show in 15 Years”.