How Turnstile Pulled Off Its Massive Washington Monument Benefit Show: ‘It Took a Village’

In a remarkable achievement, Baltimore hardcore band Turnstile hosted a free, fundraiser show at the Washington Monument in Washington D.C. on October 24th, 2024. The event attracted over 60,000 enthusiastic fans, making it the largest hardcore headlining show ever. Furthermore, the concert raised more than $260,000 in humanitarian relief funds for those affected by conflicts in Palestine, Sudan, and Lebanon.

This extraordinary feat marked a significant milestone for Turnstile, a band that has been rapidly ascending the ranks in the music industry.

Over the course of the past 18 months, Turnstile achieved several major milestones. They released their critically acclaimed album, "Never Enough," which debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 chart. The band also won two prestigious Grammys for Best Metal Performance and Best Rock Album. Additionally, they became the first hardcore band in 45 years to perform on the popular television show, Saturday Night Live.

These accomplishments solidified Turnstile's position as one of the most critically acclaimed acts in the music scene today.

The success of the Washington Monument show was made possible through a combination of careful planning and unwavering commitment. Turnstile's manager, James Vitalo, who also manages other prominent acts such as Knocked Loose, Boy Harsher, Deafheaven, and Show Me The Body, credits the team's dedication to the vision as the key to its success.

Vitalo emphasizes that despite the numerous challenges they faced, the band remained committed to their original plan. He firmly believes that while logic and ambition can sometimes be in conflict, it is essential to work through these challenges together because of a shared belief in the cause.