*** STOP PRESS *** George Michael Symphonica UK Tour Dates To Be Postponed ** STOP PRESS **
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NOV 25
George Michael Symphonica UK Tour Dates To Be Postponed
George Michael is ill with pneumonia and any other speculation regarding his illness is unfounded and untrue. He is receiving excellent medical care; he is responding to treatment and slowly improving.
To ensure his complete well-being, George Michael’s Doctors have advised that he cannot perform the rest of his Symphonica tour and that he instead takes a full and complete rest.
Prof. Dr. Christoph Zielinski, Chairman, Department of Medicine General Hospital - Medical University Vienna, Austria and Prof. Dr. Thomas Staudinger, Specialist in Internal Medicine and Intensive Care Medicine have stated the following:
"George Michael has severe community acquired pneumonia and is being treated as an inpatient. His condition has stabilised and he is responding to treatment. From the current point of view, the time until recovery cannot be estimated, but he will not be able to perform the rest of the tour. Besides medical treatment, complete rest and peace and quiet are mandatory."
As a result, all of the British dates of the Symphonica European tour will be postponed. George was very much looking forward to bringing his tour back home and performing for his loyal and dedicated UK fan base.
Discussions and preparations are currently under way in order to arrange the rescheduled dates and further announcements will be made at the earliest opportunity. In the meantime, Tickets Holders are asked to retain their tickets.
Please find below a list of all the affected tour dates:
November
Saturday 26 Cardiff Motorpoint Arena POSTPONED
Sunday 27 Cardiff Motorpoint Arena POSTPONED
Wednesday 30 Liverpool Echo Arena POSTPONED
December
Friday 2 Sheffield Motorpoint Arena POSTPONED
Saturday 3 Newcastle Metro Radio Arena POSTPONED
Tuesday 6 Glasgow SECC POSTPONED
Wednesday 7 Glasgow SECC POSTPONED
Friday 9 Birmingham LG Arena POSTPONED
Saturday 10 Birmingham LG Arena POSTPONED
Monday 12 Manchester MEN Arena POSTPONED
Tuesday 13 Manchester MEN Arena POSTPONED
Friday 16 London Earls Court POSTPONED
Saturday 17 London Earls Court POSTPONED
We realise this news will be extremely disappointing for you and thank you for your understanding.
All VIP Ticket package purchases will remain valid and you will be updated as soon as we receive further announcements regarding a replacement date.
Once again we apologise for this disappointing news and I am sure you join us in wishing George a speedy recovery.
Kind Regards
On Behalf of the Event Travel VIP Team
NOV 23
George’s November 26 Show in Cardiff Postponed
With great regret, George Michael has been forced to postpone his concerts in Cardiff on the 26th and 27th November.
We have received the following statement from George’s representatives:-
Singer George Michael has been forced to postpone the Cardiff dates (26th and 27th November) of his Symphonica Tour, due to illness.
The singer recently postponed tour dates in Vienna and Strasbourg under doctor’s orders after being diagnosed with pneumonia and he is currently receiving treatment.
Plans to reschedule these postponed dates will be provided when available.
We realise this is extremely disappointing for all fans, but the situation is unavoidable.
The tour commenced in late August, and George has performed 45 shows to date as part of his "Symphonica - The Orchestral Tour".
The promoters have asked ticket holders for these concerts, to retain their tickets, as further announcements regarding replacement dates will follow.
NOV 21
George’s November 21 Show in Vienna Postponed
With great regret, George Michael has been forced to postpone his November 21 concert at the Stadthalle, Vienna.
A doctor visited George this afternoon and confirmed he is suffering from a chest infection, and on medical advice he has been advised that he cannot perform tonight to allow him time to recover before his next concert at the Zenith, Strasbourg, on Wednesday, November 23.
A spokesman for George Michael said that "he is disappointed that he cannot perform tonight's concert, but he has been advised to rest, and is very sorry that he has had to postpone".
The promoters have asked ticket holders for tonight's concert to retain their tickets. Further announcements regarding a replacement date will follow.
All other dates on Symphonica - The Orchestral Tour will not be affected.
The tour commenced in late August. George has performed 45 shows to date as part of his Symphonica - The Orchestral Tour.
OCT 26
GEORGE MICHAEL'S OCTOBER 26 ROYAL ALBERT HALL SHOW POSTPONED
With great regret, George Michael has been forced to postpone his concert tonight (Wednesday, October 26) at the Royal Albert Hall, London.
A doctor visited George this afternoon and confirmed he is suffering from a viral infection and has a high temperature, so on medical advice he has been advised that he cannot perform tonight to allow him time to recover before his next concert at the Royal Albert Hall on Friday, October 28.
George has performed 35 shows to date as part of his Symphonica - The Orchestral Tour. The tour commenced in late August and George had his first UK concert last night in London.
A spokesman for George Michael said that, "He is disappointed that he cannot perform tonight's concert, but he has been advised to rest. He received a tremendous reaction from the audience last night and is very sorry that he has had to postpone".
The promoters have asked ticket holders for tonight's concert to retain their tickets. Further announcements regarding a replacement date will follow.