Award-winning Brit singer leaves fans devastated as he cancels string of festival appearances and gigs
MERCURY Prize-winning star Michael Kiwanuka has cancelled a string of tour dates after struggling with illness.
The talented singer-songwriter, whose critically-acclaimed fourth album, Small Changes, was released last year, issued a statement on social media.
GettyMichael Kiwanuka has cancelled all scheduled tour dates[/caption]
His team issued this statement on his official channels
It read: “We are so sorry to announce that due to continued illness, and on the advice of doctors, Michael will sadly be unable to perform at the rest of his scheduled festival performances throughout the rest of the summer and the shows in North America in October (including the support tour with Mumford & Sons.
“We know this is disappointing news to hear, and nobody is more disappointed and saddened than Michael to no longer be taking to the stage as planned.
“Love and thanks to everyone for their understanding.”
Devastated fans shared their concern for married dad-of-two Michael, 38, on a fan forum.
One person wrote: “I hope this isn’t serious, cancelling a large chunk of shows can’t be an easy decision.”
Another said: “Hope he’s okay… cancelling weouthere headline slot must have been heartbreaking for him.. sending love.”
A third posted: “Sad to hear. I hope he recovers from whatever it is and gets back on stage in the near future.”
The soulful crooner arrived on the national stage in 2011 when he won the BBC‘s coveted ‘Sound of’ award.
His debut album, Home Again, kept the momentum going and he was nominated for a Brit Award, the Mercury Prize and Mobo Awards to name but a few.
Second album, Love & Hate, topped the charts in the UK, while third record, Kiwanuka, was nominated for a Grammy. It also saw him take home the prestigious Mercury Prize, beating industry heavyweights Charli XCX, Stormzy and Dua Lipa.
In an interview with The Sun last year, he humbly said: “You don’t make albums for the awards but, when they come, it’s massive.”
He continued: “Getting those landmarks, like a Grammy nom or a Mercury win are important. It’s a good marker for that connection which every artist wants to do if they’re being honest.
“I liken it to being a kid in the playground and no kid in that playground will say, ‘I don’t want to make any friends.’”
GettyThe singer’s latest album, Small Changes, was released last year[/caption]
Michael Kiwanuka's cancelled tour dates
All Together Now Co Waterford, IE – 3 AugSziget Festival Budapest, HU – 8 Aug Bonus Parkorman Istanbul, TK – 10 AugPukkelpop Festival Hasselt, BE – 15 Aug We Out Here Dorset, UK – 17 Aug Victorious Festival Portsmouth, UK – 22 AugMassey Hall Toronto, CA – 4 Oct Beacon Theatre New York, US – 6 Oct United Center Chicago, US – 8 Oct Xcel Energy Center Saint Paul, US – 9 Oct Fiserv Forum Milwaukee, US – 11 OctNationwide Arena Columbus, US – 12 Oct Wells Fargo Center Philadelphia, US – 14 Oct KeyBank Center Buffalo, US – 16 Oct Bell Centre Montreal, CA – 17 Oct PPG Paints Arena Pittsburgh, US – 19 Oct Little Caesars Arena Detroit, US – 20 Oct
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