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Daily Mail
5 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Noughties rock band 'devastated' as they're forced to cancel UK tour just a day before it starts as they issue apology to fans
A noughties American rock band have issued an apology to fans after being forced to cancel their UK tour just a day before it starts. One-hit wonders Iglu & Hartly, whose track In This City reached number 5 in the UK singles chart in 2008, were due to play eight dates across the country, with the first gig kicking off in Southend-On-Sea on August 14. However, frontman Jarvis Anderson took to Instagram to reveal in a video that they've had to scrap the dates for 'sensitive personal reasons'. He then shared a statement to his stories which read: 'I am devastated to have to say this, but I have to cancel our UK tour - for sensitive personal reasons received late last night, which are completely beyond our control. 'We are absolutely heartbroken that we are unable to put on these incredible shows for you all at this time, but please be assured as soon as things are settled we will be immediately looking at ways we can work towards revisiting in the UK in the near future.' Jarvis' video on his grid concluded with the message: 'Love you all, thank you so much for understanding.' The one-hit wonders, whose track In This City reached number 5 in the UK singles chart in 2008, were due to play eight dates across the country, with the first gig kicking off in Southend-On-Sea on August 14 [pictured in 2008] The post was met with plenty of comments from their fans sharing their upset that the tour had been cancelled, while also expressing their understanding. They penned: 'Heartbreaking news take all the time you need ❤️❤️❤️ when you're ready to come back to the uk and tours all back on the fans will be waiting much love m8.' 'Gutted, but the party will just be postponed, take care and I really hope you're okay!! All the love in the world to you.' 'Totally care of yourself and we will see you soon xxx.' 'Hope you're okay! Personal life comes first….your UK fans will be waiting for you when you're good and ready ♥️' Following their first date at Chinnerys in Southend, the group were set to play London's The Camden Club on August 15. They were then set to head to venues in Bristol, Birmingham, Cambridge and Liverpool. The short tour then would have took them to Glasgow's Stero before concluding with a gig at The Cluny in Newcastle on August 24. The post was met with plenty of comments from their fans sharing their upset that the tour had been cancelled, while also expressing their understanding Ticketholders have been advised to keep hold of their tickets until the tour has been rescheduled. The LA-based band formed in 2006 as a trio, consisting of Jarvis Anderson, Sam Martin and Simon Katz. They went on to find big success with their track In This City, breaking into the UK top 10 and was even performed on Friday Night With Jonathan Ross. However, the track proved to be the only successful track on the album & Then Boom, marking them as one-hit wonders. The current line-up consists of Jarvis, Luis Rosiles, and Michael Bucher.
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Noughties rock band forced to cancel UK tour just days before it starts as they apologise to fans
A NOUGHTIES rock band have been forced to scrap their UK tour days before it starts. The one-hit wonders were set to play a handful of dates across the country yet "sensitive personal reasons" have put a stop to their plans. 6 Noughties one hit wonders have scrapped their UK tour at the last minute Credit: Instagram/@igluandhartly 6 Iglu and Hartly have called off their UK tour dates due to 'sensitive personal reasons' Credit: Rex 6 Frontman Jarvis Anderson made the sad reveal on Instagram Credit: Instagram/@igluandhartly Now American-based group Iglu and Hartly have revealed the reason for the cancellation of the In This City tour, set to kick off in Southend tomorrow, August 14. Frontman Jarvis Anderson wrote on Instagram: "I am devastated to have to say this, but I have to cancel our UK tour - for sensitive personal reasons received late last night, which are completely beyond our control. "We are absolutely heartbroken that we are unable to put on these incredible shows for you all at this time, but please be assured as soon as things are settled we will be immediately looking at ways we can work towards revisiting in the UK in the near future." After their Essex tour date, the group was set to travel to London the following day, before arriving in Bristol on August 16. The group, famed for the hit In This City, were then scheduled to play in Birmingham on August 17, Cambridge on August 19 and Liverpool on August 20. It would have wrapped with dates in Glasgow on August 23 and Newcastle on August 24. Fans were quick to react to the news on Instagram and one wrote: "Gutted, but the party will just be postponed, take care and I really hope you're okay!! All the love in the world to you." A second put: "Heartbreaking news take all the time you need when you're ready to come back to the uk and tours all back on the fans will be waiting much love m8." A third wrote: "Big love bro." Noughties one hit wonders Iglu & Hartly reunite for UK comeback gigs 15yrs after smash hit One then added: "Devastating indeed, but us fans are here waiting for when it's rescheduled. Hope all ok, sending love." IGLU'S SUCCESS STORY The band formed as a trio in 2008 with members Jarvis Anderson, Sam Martin and Simon Katz. They rocketed to success with catchy track In This City - dubbed an "anthem in the making" by an NME blogger. It gave the "joyful pop song" an eight out of 10 in its ratings. Meanwhile, the track peaked at number five in the UK charts - with an instrumental version also used regularly on BBC show, Match of the Day. IGLU AND HARTLY 2025 TOUR CANCELLED AMERICAN rockers Iglu and Hartly have cancelled their 2025 UK tour - yet what were the dates? IN THIS CITY TOUR UK DATES August 14 - Southend August 15 - London August 16 - Bristol August 17 - Birmingham August 19 - Cambridge August 20 - Liverpool August 23 - Glasgow August 24 - Newcastle Yet the song - contained on the album & Then Boom - was to be their only significant music success, making them a one-hit wonder. They went on a hiatus in 2011 yet returned with new song Cooler in 2020. Back in 2023, we reported how the band had performed a handful of UK tour dates. 6 Jarvis tod how the band were 'absolutely heartbroken' Credit: Getty 6 They performed in the UK in 2023 Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Noughties rock band forced to cancel UK tour just days before it starts as they apologise to fans
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A NOUGHTIES rock band have been forced to scrap their UK tour days before it starts. The one-hit wonders were set to play a handful of dates across the country yet "sensitive personal reasons" have put a stop to their plans. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 Noughties one hit wonders have scrapped their UK tour at the last minute Credit: Instagram/@igluandhartly 6 Iglu and Hartly have called off their UK tour dates due to 'sensitive personal reasons' Credit: Rex 6 Frontman Jarvis Anderson made the sad reveal on Instagram Credit: Instagram/@igluandhartly Now American-based group Iglu and Hartly have revealed the reason for the cancellation of the In This City tour, set to kick off in Southend tomorrow, August 14. Frontman Jarvis Anderson wrote on Instagram: "I am devastated to have to say this, but I have to cancel our UK tour - for sensitive personal reasons received late last night, which are completely beyond our control. "We are absolutely heartbroken that we are unable to put on these incredible shows for you all at this time, but please be assured as soon as things are settled we will be immediately looking at ways we can work towards revisiting in the UK in the near future." After their Essex tour date, the group was set to travel to London the following day, before arriving in Bristol on August 16. The group, famed for the hit In This City, were then scheduled to play in Birmingham on August 17, Cambridge on August 19 and Liverpool on August 20. It would have wrapped with dates in Glasgow on August 23 and Newcastle on August 24. Fans were quick to react to the news on Instagram and one wrote: "Gutted, but the party will just be postponed, take care and I really hope you're okay!! All the love in the world to you." A second put: "Heartbreaking news take all the time you need when you're ready to come back to the uk and tours all back on the fans will be waiting much love m8." A third wrote: "Big love bro." Noughties one hit wonders Iglu & Hartly reunite for UK comeback gigs 15yrs after smash hit One then added: "Devastating indeed, but us fans are here waiting for when it's rescheduled. Hope all ok, sending love." IGLU'S SUCCESS STORY The band formed as a trio in 2008 with members Jarvis Anderson, Sam Martin and Simon Katz. They rocketed to success with catchy track In This City - dubbed an "anthem in the making" by an NME blogger. It gave the "joyful pop song" an eight out of 10 in its ratings. Meanwhile, the track peaked at number five in the UK charts - with an instrumental version also used regularly on BBC show, Match of the Day. IGLU AND HARTLY 2025 TOUR CANCELLED AMERICAN rockers Iglu and Hartly have cancelled their 2025 UK tour - yet what were the dates? IN THIS CITY TOUR UK DATES August 14 - Southend August 15 - London August 16 - Bristol August 17 - Birmingham August 19 - Cambridge August 20 - Liverpool August 23 - Glasgow August 24 - Newcastle Yet the song - contained on the album & Then Boom - was to be their only significant music success, making them a one-hit wonder. They went on a hiatus in 2011 yet returned with new song Cooler in 2020. Back in 2023, we reported how the band had performed a handful of UK tour dates. 6 Jarvis tod how the band were 'absolutely heartbroken' Credit: Getty 6 They performed in the UK in 2023 Credit: Getty
The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Noughties rock band forced to cancel UK tour just days before it starts as they apologise to fans
A NOUGHTIES rock band have been forced to scrap their UK tour days before it starts. The one-hit wonders were set to play a handful of dates across the country yet "sensitive personal reasons" have put a stop to their plans. 6 6 6 Now American -based group Iglu and Hartly have revealed the reason for the cancellation of the In This City tour, set to kick off in Southend tomorrow, August 14. Frontman Jarvis Anderson wrote on Instagram: "I am devastated to have to say this, but I have to cancel our UK tour - for sensitive personal reasons received late last night, which are completely beyond our control. "We are absolutely heartbroken that we are unable to put on these incredible shows for you all at this time, but please be assured as soon as things are settled we will be immediately looking at ways we can work towards revisiting in the UK in the near future." After their Essex tour date, the group was set to travel to London the following day, before arriving in Bristol on August 16. The group, famed for the hit In This City, were then scheduled to play in Birmingham on August 17, Cambridge on August 19 and Liverpool on August 20. It would have wrapped with dates in Glasgow on August 23 and Newcastle on August 24. Fans were quick to react to the news on Instagram and one wrote: "Gutted, but the party will just be postponed, take care and I really hope you're okay!! All the love in the world to you." A second put: "Heartbreaking news take all the time you need when you're ready to come back to the uk and tours all back on the fans will be waiting much love m8." A third wrote: "Big love bro." Noughties one hit wonders Iglu & Hartly reunite for UK comeback gigs 15yrs after smash hit One then added: "Devastating indeed, but us fans are here waiting for when it's rescheduled. Hope all ok, sending love." IGLU'S SUCCESS STORY The band formed as a trio in 2008 with members Jarvis Anderson, Sam Martin and Simon Katz. They rocketed to success with catchy track In This City - dubbed an "anthem in the making" by an NME blogger. It gave the "joyful pop song" an eight out of 10 in its ratings. Meanwhile, the track peaked at number five in the UK charts - with an instrumental version also used regularly on BBC show, Match of the Day. IGLU AND HARTLY 2025 TOUR CANCELLED AMERICAN rockers Iglu and Hartly have cancelled their 2025 UK tour - yet what were the dates? IN THIS CITY TOUR UK DATES August 14 - Southend August 15 - London August 16 - Bristol August 17 - Birmingham August 19 - Cambridge August 20 - Liverpool August 23 - Glasgow August 24 - Newcastle Yet the song - contained on the album & Then Boom - was to be their only significant music success, making them a one-hit wonder. They went on a hiatus in 2011 yet returned with new song Cooler in 2020. Back in 2023, we reported how the band had performed a handful of UK tour dates. 6 6 6
