Pearl Jam forced to cancel long-awaited Tottenham Hotspur Stadium gig amid ‘illness in the band’
Pearl Jam have cancelled their Tottenham Hotspur Stadium gig due to “illness in the band”.
The 1990s alternative rock band, fronted by Eddie Vedder, were due to play the London football stadium on Saturday but said in a statement on Friday on Instagram that there was “no other option” than to cancel. The stadium has confirmed tickets will be refunded at the point of purchase, and says the concert will not be rescheduled “despite best efforts”.
Standing tickets for the gig on the Dark Matter Tour, which sees the band supported by former Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft and Irish indie rockers The Murder Capital, have been priced at £135.
The band’s statement on Instagram read: “The Pearl Jam concert scheduled for Saturday, June 29, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London has regrettably been cancelled due to illness in the band. This decision was the last thing we wanted to have to make, especially as we know so many of you made travel plans based on the tour schedule. There was simply no other option based on our current health and also having to avoid further damage.
Pearl Jam have been forced to cancel their long-awaited gig
“We couldn’t be more disappointed to not play one of our favourite cities this tour. Despite best efforts, rescheduling was not possible at this time due to existing schedule commitments. We are deeply grateful for your support and sincerely apologise to the incredible Pearl Jam community for the inconvenience and disappointment.”
The venue has not confirmed whether it will be refunding ticket holders’ fees, which total more than £20 on some tickets. The Mirror has contacted the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for clarification around whether fees will be refunded. On refunds for hotel and travel costs, the stadium has told gig goers to refer to the terms and conditions of providers.
It comes just hours after singer Paloma Faith has cancelled her show in Southampton, saying that after “suffering from exhaustion and catching various illnesses” from her children, her voice has been “severely affected and my range is compromised”.
In an Instagram post she said: “I’m incredibly upset and disappointed to announce that I need to cancel my show tonight in Southampton. After suffering from exhaustion and catching various illnesses from my kids my voice has been severely affected and my range is compromised.
“I have sought advice from medical professionals, they have advised that I need to rest my voice and that means I’ve had to cancel tonight’s show. I’m so sorry to everyone who bought tickets, I’ve loved being on the road and seeing all your gorgeous faces, and I’m gutted I won’t be dancing with you tonight.
“There will be other opportunities in the future I’m sure. Ticket holders will be able to claim refunds from point of purchase. Loads of love, Paloma x”.
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