Turnstile Pack Out Washington Monument for Palestine, Sudan, and Lebanon Benefit Show

Turnstile Pack Out Washington Monument for Palestine, Sudan, and Lebanon Benefit Show

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Key Points:

  • Turnstile performed a massive free benefit concert at the National Lawn in Washington, D.C. on October 24, raising over $221,000 for Human Concern International’s relief efforts in Palestine, Sudan, and Lebanon, surpassing their $150,000 goal.
  • The event drew an estimated crowd of 60,000 people, marking Turnstile’s largest show to date and concluding their second North American tour supporting their Grammy-winning album Never Enough.
  • Frontman Brendan Yates expressed gratitude to fans and emphasized the band’s commitment to social causes, leading a chant advocating for freedom in Palestine, Sudan, and Lebanon.
  • Turnstile has a history of charitable efforts, including a 2025 Baltimore hometown show raising over $35,000 for Health Care for the Homeless, and has achieved significant milestones this year, such as winning two Grammy Awards and making their Saturday Night Live debut.
  • Despite recent challenges, including the arrest of former guitarist Brady Ebert, Turnstile continues to tour with upcoming festival appearances planned for November and 2027.

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