Arctic Monkeys Postpone UK Dates

have been forced to postpone two shows on their current UK tour.

Dates at Birmingham’s LG Arena and Glasgow Hydro have been rescheduled. The band cite frontman Alex Turner’s laryngitis as the reason for cancellation - the Birmingham date was supposed to take place last night (31st October).

A statement released on behalf of the band reads:

‘Following the decision to postpone the show at the Birmingham LG Arena tonight and after seeking medical advice, Arctic Monkeys must also postpone the show at the Glasgow Hydro on Fri November 1st. Alex Turner has been diagnosed with Laryngitis and is regrettably not able to perform. The show at the LG Arena in Birmingham will now take place on November 20th and the show at the Glasgow Hydro will now take place on November 21st. All tickets will remain valid for these shows.

We wish to apologise to all ticket holders for any inconvenience this has caused. Please contact the customer services at the box office you purchased your tickets for any further assistance.’

Update: A further hometown date in Sheffield has been rescheduled.

The dates are now as follows:
NOVEMBER
18 Sheffield, Arena
20 Birmingham, LG Arena
21 Glasgow, Hydro

All tickets initially purchased for these shows remain valid.