Fenech-Soler Cancel Tour Dates Due To Illness

The lead-singer of Fenech-Soler has been diagnosed with testicular cancer. Following the diagnosis, the band have made the understandable decision to cancel the remainder of their tour.

Ben said, ‘The diagnosis has been a big shock for all of us but on the positive side it has been caught very early and the recovery rate for this type of cancer is extremely high.

I will be continuing to write and work with the band during my treatment and the others will continue to fulfill all DJ engagements. Everyone is very upbeat that I will be fighting fit again in a couple of months. We just want to ask our fans to bear with us while I have treatment and recover. I can’t wait to get back on stage and continue with what has been an amazing last year for us.’

Fenech-Soler are hoping to reschedule the dates for Autumn but in the meantime will donate the profits from forthcoming single ‘Stop And Stare’ to the Teenage Cancer Trust. ‘Stop And Stare’ will be released on 18th April 2011.

The dates affected by this announcement are as follows:
MARCH
22 Norwich Waterfront
23 Manchester Academy 3
24 Glasgow O2 ABC 2
25 Leeds University
26 Birmingham HMV Institute
30 Nottingham Rescue Rooms
31 London Koko

APRIL
01 Brighton Concorde 2
02 Cardiff Millennium Music Hall
03 Mayrhofen Snowbombing

Duffy is said to be currently preparing for chemotherapy. DIY wishes him a full and speedy recovery.