Duffy to perform live for first time in 15 years after sexual assault ordeal

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6 Jun 2026 • 8:48 PM MYT
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Duffy to perform live for first time in 15 years after sexual assault ordeal

  • Welsh singer Duffy has announced her return to the stage for her first concert in 15 years, with a "secret intimate gig" scheduled for 5 July in London.
  • The Grammy and Brit Award-winning artist, known for her 2008 hit "Mercy", plans to debut new music at the event, with fans able to enter a ballot for tickets.
  • Duffy withdrew from the spotlight shortly after releasing her second album, "Endlessly", in 2010, following a traumatic experience.
  • Six years ago, she revealed she had been drugged, raped, and held captive in a foreign country, an ordeal that prompted her long absence from music.
  • The singer is also set to share her story in a forthcoming Disney+ documentary, exploring her life, career, and the harrowing kidnapping experience.

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