Main Stage singer forced to pull out of All Together Now
The UK folk/soul singer announced the cancellation of a number of summer gigs, including the Waterford festival, after being advised by doctors not to perform.
Michael was one of most highly-anticipated musicians getting ready to play in front of a sold-out All Together Now at Waterford's Curraghmore Estate this August Bank Holiday weekend. Michael Kiwanuka was forced to cancel a number of shows due to illness. Pic: Aldara Zarraoa/WireImage
Unfortunately, fans travelling to Curraghmore hoping to see Michael will be left disappointed after his announcement on social media.
It read: 'We are so sorry to announce that due to continued illness, and on the advice of doctors, Michael will sadly be unable to perform at the rest of his scheduled festival performances throughout the rest of the summer.
'We know that this is disappointing news to hear, and nobody is more disappointed and saddened than Michael to no longer be taking to the stage as planned.'
Michael was due to perform at the Main Stage from 8.15pm to 9.30pm on Sunday, August 3.
It is yet to be announced who will take his place but All Together Now confirmed on social media that the Main Stage schedule will be updated on the app in the near future. Michael Kiwanuka was due to perform on the main stage. Pic: Roberto Ricciuti/Redferns
Michael is a Mercury Award-winning singer and his absence will no doubt be felt at the festival.
He was also forced to pull out of a headlining tour of North America, in support of 2024 album Small Changes, with his illness.
All Together Now attendees do however have a wide range of other artists at their disposal, with Fontaines DC, Bicep and Nelly Furtado headlining the festival.
Other huge stars include CMAT, London Grammar, The Altered Hours, Wet Leg, Primal Scream, The Boomtown Rats and Madra Salach.
There will also be live comedy from the likes of Tommy Tiernan and Reggie Watts.
Despite the notable loss of Michael Kiwanuka from the lineup, there is no doubt that the 30,000 festival-goers are in for a cracking Bank Holiday weekend.
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