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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
1980s pop star gives health update on 'urgent' issue after cancelling gigs
Music legend Midge Ure has cancelled all upcoming dates of his tour due to an 'urgent' health issue, with the musician taking to Instagram to share the sad news A 1980s pop star has told his fans that because of a recently discovered health matter all up-and-coming gigs will be cancelled. Music legend Midge Ure declared he is 'truly sorry', but an 'urgent' health issue needs to be dealt with, the Ultravox frontman shared the update in an Instagram post. Fans were quick to respond to the post with well wishes and positive messages, with one follower saying 'my heart goes out to you'. Midge Ure postponed his tour on Wednesday (August 6) after a health matter was discovered when he attended a routine medical check-up. The electronic pop group Ultravox frontman said he is 'feeling positive', but expressed 'great sadness' at having to cancel the tour. However, he did reassure fans that his A Man of Two Worlds tour, in May/June is 'very much going ahead'. Midge Ure, aged 71, plans to go ahead with some solo performances scheduled this month (August). However September shows and those following, including some in the US and Australia will be postponed. In the social media post, Midge wrote: 'Friends, I just want to say a big thank you for the outpouring of love and wishes you've sent. It genuinely means so much. 'I am positive and hope to be back in action before the end of the year. With thanks and love, Midge.' Although he has not confirmed a date to return to tour, Midge said he is hoping to be back on stage by the end of 2025. In a statement shared on Instagram, the 80s pop star explained: 'During a recent routine check-up, doctors discovered a health issue that requires urgent treatment and a period of recovery. 'It is with great sadness and difficulty that I have to reschedule all shows planned from September onwards.' He added: 'I know many of you travel great distances, often across borders to attend the shows, and I never take that support for granted. I'm truly sorry for any inconvenience or disruption this causes to your plans. 'I remain fully committed to performing all shows scheduled for this month and I'm looking forward to being out there with you for as long as I'm able.' 'I'm aiming to be back on the road again as soon as possible. My team and I are working closely with promoters to reschedule affected dates. 'I kindly ask you, respect the privacy of myself and my family during this difficult time.' Hundreds of followers commented on Midge's post to show support, one wrote 'strength and healing to you and your family. Take all the time you need'. Another wrote 'love, hugs, strength and recovery. We'll see you soon. Sending much love and healing vibes'. One fan penned: 'Wishing you the speediest of recoveries. Everyone will fully understand that you need to put yourself first in such circumstances. Sending positive vibes and well wishes. Hugs.' Vienna, the best-known song by the pop band was released in 1981, reaching No 2 in the UK charts. Midge became famous in the 1980s as frontman of Ultravox, then he went on to be co-founder of the Band Aid music campaign alongside Bob Geldof. Together they co-wrote Do They Know It's Christmas? Which was released in 1984. The charity single raised funds for famine relief in Ethiopia, at the time and was performed at Live Aid in 1985. Midge reunited with Bob for a 40th anniversary tribute of the Band Aid earlier this year (2025).
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Midge Ure postpones upcoming tour dates due to urgent health treatment
Midge Ure has said it is with 'great sadness and difficulty' he is postponing upcoming tour dates due to urgent treatment for a health issue discovered during a routine medical check-up. The 71-year-old Ultravox frontman will go ahead with solo performances scheduled for August but has announced a pause on all shows planned from September onwards, affecting concerts in Australia, New Zealand, the US and Europe. Midge said: 'During a recent routine check-up, doctors discovered a health issue that requires urgent treatment and a period of recovery. It is with great sadness and difficulty I have to reschedule all shows planned from September onwards.' The Scottish singer and songwriter made the announcement on Wednesday (06.08.25), adding while he is 'truly sorry' for the disruption to fans' plans, he remains 'fully committed' to performing the remaining shows this month. He said: 'I know many of you travel great distances, often across borders to attend the shows, and I never take that support for granted. I'm truly sorry for any inconvenience or disruption this causes to your plans. 'I remain fully committed to performing all shows scheduled for this month and I'm looking forward to being out there with you for as long as I'm able.' Midge reassured fans that his A Man of Two Worlds tour, currently scheduled for May and June next year, is still 'very much going ahead'. He said: 'I'm aiming to be back on the road again as soon as possible. My team and I are working closely with promoters to reschedule affected dates. I kindly ask you respect the privacy of myself and my family during this difficult time.' Midge rose to prominence in the early 1980s as frontman of Ultravox and later as co-founder of Band Aid alongside Bob Geldof. He co-wrote the charity single Do They Know It's Christmas?, released in 1984 to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia, and performed at Live Aid the following year. Earlier in 2025, Midge reunited with Bob for a 40th anniversary commemoration of the Band Aid initiative. His best-known song, Vienna, released in 1981, famously reached No 2 in the UK charts and was kept off the top spot by Shaddap You Face, a novelty single by Joe Dolce. Fans are advised to check with local promoters for new dates once they are rescheduled.
Glasgow Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Legendary Scottish singer forced to cancel shows due to health
Midge Ure announced it was with 'great sadness and difficulty' that he was rescheduling all his shows planned from September onwards. The 71-year-old, real name James 'Midge' Ure, said during a recent routine check-up, doctors discovered a health issue that requires 'urgent treatment and a period of recovery'. READ MORE: Music legend cancelled Glasgow summer gig at SEC Armadillo In a Facebook post, the musician said he 'remains fully committed to performing all his shows currently scheduled for this month'. He also said his team are working closely with promoters to reschedule the affected dates. The rescheduled performances include dates in Australia, New Zealand, the US, and Europe this autumn. The acclaimed singer-songwriter and producer is set to host a show at Glasgow's SEC Armadillo on May 22, 2026. It is understood that Midge's Glasgow show will go ahead. READ MORE: Olly Murs cancels Glasgow Hydro gig after 'five songs' READ MORE: Popular singer cancelled only Scottish gig date in Glasgow In the post, Midge said: "It is with great sadness and difficulty that I have to reschedule all shows planned from September onwards. "During a recent routine check-up, doctors discovered a health issue that requires urgent treatment and a period of recovery. "I know many of you travel great distances, often across borders to attend the shows, and I never take that support for granted. I'm truly sorry for any inconvenience or disruption this causes to your plans. "I remain fully committed to performing all shows currently scheduled for this month, and I'm looking forward to being out there with you for as long as I'm able. "Let me reassure you that the A Man of Two Worlds tour is very much going ahead. "I'm aiming to be back on the road again as soon as possible and looking forward to getting back out there and sharing this music with you all. "My team and I are working closely with promoters to reschedule the affected dates, and we'll share updates on my Facebook page as soon as we have them. "I kindly ask that you respect the privacy of myself and my family during this difficult time. "Thank you, as always, for your understanding, patience, and unwavering support. It truly means a great deal." (Image: PA) Midge, from Lanarkshire, was set to bring his A Man Of Two Worlds Tour to Glasgow in 2026. The star is known for being the frontman of the electronic pop group Ultravox, whose track Vienna (the title track from their studio album of the same name) is among the most well-known songs of the 80s. He also co-wrote Do They Know It's Christmas? for Band-Aid.
Daily Record
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Midge Ure cancels tour dates due to urgent health battle as he aplogises to fans
The Ultravox icon, 71, made the announcement with 'great sadness and difficulty'. Midge Ure has cancelled a string of shows as he reveals he has been battling a health issue. The Scots musician released a statement as he announced the gigs will be rescheduled to a later date and said the move came with 'great sadness and difficulty'. The Ultravox icon, 71, said he 'requires urgent treatment and a period of recovery". The rescheduled performances include dates in Australia, New Zealand, the US and Europe. The star, real name James, said: 'It is with great sadness and difficulty that I have to reschedule all shows planned from September onwards. During a recent routine check-up, doctors discovered a health issue that requires urgent treatment and a period of recovery. 'I know many of you travel great distances, often across borders to attend the shows, and I never take that support for granted. I'm truly sorry for any inconvenience or disruption this causes to your plans. 'I remain fully committed to performing all shows currently scheduled for this month and I'm looking forward to being out there with you for as long as I'm able.' He added that his recently announced 2026 tour - A Man of Two Worlds - will still go ahead in May and June. He added: 'I'm aiming to be back on the road again as soon as possible and looking forward to getting back out there and sharing this music with you all. 'My team and I are working closely with promoters to reschedule the affected dates, and we'll share updates on my Facebook page as soon as we have them. I kindly ask that you respect the privacy of myself and my family during this difficult time. 'Thank you, as always, for your understanding, patience, and unwavering support. It truly means a great deal. With thanks and love, Midge.' Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.
