Chart-topping singer announces four-day festival and run of gigs in Scotland
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FOLK-rocker Frank Turner is bringing his four-day Lost Evenings to Scotland for the first time.
The Recovery singer, 43, revealed he will take over Edinburgh's Corn Exchange for eighth instalment of the bash which will feature performances from indie heroes Nina Nesbitt and Arab Strap.
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Frank Turner is bringing Lost Evenings to Edinburgh, with more gigs in Aberdeen, Stirling in Glasgow
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Scots Arab Strap are among the big names announced for the bash
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He will make stops on his way to the capital — with gigs also announced for Aberdeen, Stirling and Glasgow.
The singer-songwriter has promised surprises with the full line-up not yet announced.
Frank said: 'Coming to Scotland for the first time.
'The festival promises to be another brilliant four days of live music across two stages, panels, open mic and much, much more.
'We can't wait to see you all there.'
Turner, from Meonstoke, Hampshire, started his career as the singer in post-hardcore band Million Dead before going solo.
He is known for acoustic performances incorporating punk and hard rock and raucous shows with his backing group The Sleeping Souls.
The musician launched Lost Evenings in 2017 — with sets from the likes of KT Tunstall, The Hold Steady and Pedro The Lion over the years.
Edinburgh will host the party between September 25 and 28.
Turner will play Aberdeen's The Lemon Tree on September 21, plays Stirling's Albert Halls the next night, then Glasgow's SWG3 TV Studio two nights before the festival kicks off.
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He has released 10 acclaimed albums, with each since 2013 charting with the top five.
His biggest hit record FTHC hit the top spot when it was released three years ago.
Tickets for the three city dates go on sale tomorrow.
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