Southampton singer Foxes broke a world record after performing seven gigs in different cities in under 12 hours

The 26-year-old singer has broken the record for playing seven gigs in multiple cities in just 12 hours.

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Foxes whose real name is Louisa Rose Allen kicked off the record attempt by playing an intimate set at Southampton University Students Union in front of more than 100 fans.

The 26-year-old spoke of her love of Southampton in her 15-minute set, which saw her play hits from her debut album Glorious, including' Let Go For Tonight, Youth, Holding onto Heaven and her new single Body Talk.

She told the excited audience how she wrote her hit-single Youth when she was on the train while she was in the process of moving to London and she had mixed emotions about leaving her friends and family in Southampton.

The Guinness World Record attempt is in aid of youth cancer charity Trekstock, and Louisa hopes the attempt will raise more than £20,000 for the charity.

She described the gig as a ‘homecoming’ and said she hopes to come back to Southampton again in the future.

As reported in the Daily Echo Foxes Louisa grew up in Swaythling and St Denys, sheattended St Denys and Cantell Schools and Eastleigh College and also held down a job at Ganaways grocers in Portswood.

Louisa Rose Allen said: “I grew up in Southampton, it's where it all started for me so it felt right to start the record attempt here with the support of my family and friends.

“I haven't been back for a while so it's nice to come back and see how everything has changed.”

“The audience were amazing. My favourite moment was looking out and seeing my grandma swaying along to all of the songs.”

She travelled to each venue in a Citroen C1 and played gigs in Brighton, Guildford, Reading, Oxford, High Wycombe and a grand finale set at the House of Vans in London.

Crowds clap as Foxes performs

Speaking about the challenge, Louisa, added: “I’ve always thought it would be amazing to be a Guinness World Records title holder, so this opportunity was just too good to miss.

“The pressure is on though as I’m fitting in all the preparations for the record attempt around studio sessions. It’s really exciting, but of course the main aim is to raise money for Trekstock, which is a fantastic charity.”