+ support from: Retro Members
We are absolutely delighted to be able to announce that Frank Turner has very generously offered to do a fundraising show in support of Retro and our relocation efforts as a venue.
Retro was Frank’s first Manchester show hosting gigs #20, #91 and now #3051!!!
We promise a monumental night. It will be one of the final chances to celebrate; the building’s rich musical history within its own walls, a wonderfully unique team and raising our independent glasses to the fight for survival of grassroots music venues.
Support will come from various members of the Retro's musical team itself who will share their most treasured (or otherwise) memories of the space.
This news is a much welcomed refresh of positivity and kindness after 15 months of uncertainty surrounding our future. This can be done and what better way to be doing it than this!
Thank you Frank - this means so much.
Save The Retro Crowdfunder -
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/...
(Massive thank you to everyone who has donated so far!)
Frank Turner is one of the UK’s most successful artists. He released his tenth studio album ‘Undefeated’ in May 2024 which debuted at Number 3 in the Official Album Chart and Number 1 in the Independent Album Chart. His album ‘FTHC’ (Feb 2022) became his first #1 hit with the previous four albums all peaking in the Top 3. With over a million albums sold worldwide, he has three gold-certified albums and one silver status.
Since his first solo gig in 2004, Frank has played his 3000th show in Feb 2025 at Alexandra Palace, London, which sold out within 24 hours of being on general sale. His biggest UK headline shows include aforementioned Alexandra Palace, O2 Arena and Wembley Arena. He has performed at almost every UK venue imaginable, from tiny clubs to stadiums as well as the opening ceremony of 2012 London Olympics.
Internationally, Frank has played headline shows in all continents with big followings across Europe and North America. He completed the ambitious 50 States in 50 Days tour in 2022 – the first non-US citizen to do so. His award-winning 4-day festival, Lost Evenings took place last year in Toronto, Canada and heads to Edinburgh, Scotland for 2025.
During the pandemic, Frank raised almost £300K for grassroot music venues with a weekly series of livestreams resulting in the Music Venue Trust awarding him the Outstanding Achievement for Grassroots Music Venues. Building on this, Frank completed a Music Venue Trust World Record of playing 15 shows in 24 hours – all in grassroot venues and in conjunction with independent record shops.
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