Australian Band Fathom Plays Nine Shows in 12 Hours in Record Attempt

Sioux Falls, SD, October 15, 2026 —

Australian band Fathom played nine shows across the country in a 12-hour period, traveling approximately 700 kilometers in an effort to break a gig world record, according to the available summary of the event.

The attempt combined a series of live performances with travel between locations. However, the locations of the shows and the route taken were not provided. The summary also does not identify when the attempt took place or explain which record Fathom sought to break.

It is not clear from the available information whether the attempt was officially verified or whether the band ultimately broke a record. No record-keeping organization, verification process or result was specified. The number of people attending the shows, the venues involved and the band’s reasons for undertaking the challenge beyond the record effort were also not provided.

The stated figures describe the scale of the attempt: nine performances, 12 hours and approximately 700 kilometers of travel. The summary does not clarify how the 12-hour period was measured or whether travel time was included. It also does not provide details about how the performances were scheduled.

Without further information, the record outcome and the circumstances of the journey remain unconfirmed. The available account establishes that Fathom undertook the nine-show challenge as a record attempt, but does not establish whether it met any record criteria.

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