Adam Ant announces the postponement of his UK tour due to ill health
He's working on new dates
Last updated 28th Oct 2024
80s music icon Adam Ant had lined up a 17-date UK tour for October and November 2024, however he has sadly had to postponed the tour a week in. Announcing the sad news on Instagram, Adam shared a statement which read: 'It is with deep regret that I am postponing and rescheduling the 'ANTMUSIC 2024' tour. As you know, I have missed shows this past week due to ill health.
'Performing live brings me such personal joy and I'm so disappointed that at this moment in time, I am unable to.
'There will be an announcement next week as my team work out the new dates, so please hold on to your tickets as they will be valid for the new shows.
'Good news is we hope to add extra shows and additional venues as well, and make the next tour bigger and better.
'I love you all and thank you for your all your kind messages over this past week. love, Adam'.
Adam was due to perform in Cambridge, Southend, Bournemouth, Birmingham, Guildford, Liverpool, Nottingham, Cardiff, Sheffield, York, Glasgow, Gateshead, Manchester, Bristol, Brighton, Leicester and London.
Adam Ant's ANTMUSIC Tour dates:
Adam originally announced the following dates for his tour.
OCTOBER 2024
Cambridge Corn Exchange – Fri 18th
Southend Cliffs Pavilion – Sat 19th
Bournemouth Pavilion – Sun 20th
Birmingham Symphony Hall – Tue 22nd
Guildford G Live – Wed 23rd
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall – Fri 25th
Nottingham Royal Concert Hall – Sat 26th
Cardiff New Theatre – Sun 27th
Sheffield City Hall – Tue 29th
York Barbican – Wed 30th
NOVEMBER 2024
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall – Fri 1st
Gateshead The Glasshouse – Sat 2nd
Manchester Bridgewater Hall – Sun 3rd
Bristol Beacon – Tue 5th
Brighton Dome – Wed 6th
Leicester De Montfort Hall – Fri 8th
London Roundhouse – Sat 9th
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