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
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New reports put donations from Turnstile’s free Washington Monument concert at more than $200,000, double its initial $100,000 target. The show drew an estimated 60,000 people and raised funds for humanitarian efforts in Palestine, Sudan and Lebanon.
The 75-minute performance on 24 October was the final date of the band’s North American tour, celebrating their 2025 album ‘Never Enough’. Organised with Human Concern International, it featured songs including ‘Birds’, ‘Magic Man’ and ‘Never Enough’; frontman Brendan Yates called on the crowd to support the three communities.
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In short
- Turnstile’s Washington concert raised over $200,000.
- An estimated 60,000 people attended the free show.
- Funds support aid efforts in Palestine, Sudan and Lebanon.
How this story developed
- 24 minutes ago Turnstile drew an estimated 60,000 people to a free headline show at the Washington Monument, their biggest to date.
- 32 minutes ago New reports put donations from Turnstile’s free Washington Monument concert at more than $200,000, double its initial $100,000 target. The show drew an estimated 60,000 people and raised funds for humanitarian efforts 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.