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Superstar Singer Performs Secret Gig 16 Years After Horrific Ordeal

The Daily Beast

July 6, 2026

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Superstar Singer Performs Secret Gig 16 Years After Horrific Ordeal

ullstein bild / ullstein bild via Getty ImagesGrammy Award-winner Duffy is making a slow return to the limelight.The “Mercy” singer performed a secret gig in London’s Hoxton Hall on July 5th—her first in over 15 years. The performance came after the singer, whose real name is Aimee Anne Duffy, was spotted at Caffi Largo in Pwllheli, Wales, U.K., in June–her first public appearance in just as many years.Duffy, 42, performed in an intimate setting before a small crowd in Hoxton, reports the Daily Mail. On X, a fan praised the performance, writing, “I was just front row to experience Duffy performing Warwick Avenue live in 2026. I’m GAGGED! That voice is insane!”Read more at The Daily Beast.

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