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Daily Mirror
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- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Glastonbury star cancels all gigs for rest of 2025 after mental health battle
British rapper, Bru-C, real name Josh Bruce, will not be performing again this year after telling fans he needed to prioritise his mental health in an admission, which he said was 'difficult to make' A MOBO Award winner has pulled out of performing at Glastonbury after cancelling all his gigs for the rest of the year. Rapper, Bru-C, real name Josh Bruce, who was due to perform at Worthy Farm this summer, said he needs to focus on his mental health, admitting he had been 'trying his best to bury things'. The hip hop star from Derbyshire, 33, said he was "really hoping" that he wouldn't have to cancel all his commitments, including Glastonbury, for the rest of year, but admitted he needs to "take a step back". Taking to Instagram, he wrote: "I'm really sorry to announce I'm going to have to cancel all my upcoming show commitments for 2025/the foreseeable future. Many of you know I've been struggling with mental health issues for some time now and I've tried my best to bury things and keep my life and career moving forward." Bru-C, who won the Best Newcomer award at the MOBOs in 2022, explained that he'd "got gradually worse over the last few years" and needed to "take another step back to try and get back to kind of stable place in my life". He insisted it was the "last thing" he wanted to do to let down fans, but needed some time out to take get his life "back on track". The rapper continued: "I know a lot of people will have spent hard earned money to come out to the shows I'm booked at, and I really am sorry for the impact of this decision will have on you all. "I hope you understand I have to prioritise my own mental and physical health." Admitting he didn't know when he'd be back on stage again, Bru-C concluded: "I want you to know I'm seeking the right help and support, and I take none of this for granted. I just want to be better, when that will be I don't know." Responding to his post, Bru-C's pals from the music industry sent him their support. Rapper Gardna wrote in the comments section: "Brother the tunes you have are timeless. "The main stage will always be ready for you! Go well king!" DJ and musician, Example added: "Take your time man. Focus on yourself. Mad respect for this post. Hopefully it helps others. Love ya x" Meanwhile, Toddla T, a producer commented: "we love you bro. a show is a show. they aint going anywhere .. you can enter the stage again in the future if u choose.. heal up and come back match fit just like when a baller mash up his ankle… take as long as you need." Now based in Nottingham, Bru-C's album Original Sounds was released in November 2019 with CruCast, which was his record label at the time. His second album Smile was released in December 2020. In December 2021, Bru-C signed a contract to join the major record label, Def Jam Recordings.
Sky News
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News
MOBO award winners including Central Cee, Bashy and Darkoo revealed at ceremony in Newcastle
Central Cee, Darkoo and Bashy are among the big winners at this year's MOBO Awards. The ceremony took place in Newcastle this evening, with Krept & Konan, Bashy, Spice, and Nova Twins among the performers. Central Cee was named best male act, while Darkoo was named best female and picked up the MOBOs ' song of the year award for Favourite Girl, featuring Dess Dior. Bashy's Being Poor Is Expensive was crowned the best album winner, and the actor and rapper was also named best hip-hop act. A special gong was handed out to athlete Denise Lewis, who took home the "paving the way" prize, recognising trailblazers across different industries including sports, media and entertainment, as well as music. She follows previous winners such as Idris Elba, Sir Lenny Henry, Nicola Adams, and the late Jamal Edwards. "King of dancehall" Vybz Kartel was also honoured with the MOBOs impact award. "The MOBO Awards have always been about recognising and celebrating cultural pioneers who have reshaped the landscape of music and beyond," said MOBOs founder Kanya King ahead of the ceremony. "Denise Lewis is a true inspiration and it's an absolute pleasure to honour such a legendary figure. Few people have contributed more to their field in this country." She went on to say that Vybz Kartel's impact on music was "immeasurable", with an influence extending "beyond the world of dancehall, in which he is a musical giant". Odeal was named best newcomer and also took the best R&B/soul act prize, while Ayra Starr also picked up two - best African music act and best international act. Other genre category awards included best jazz act for 2023 Mercury Prize winners Ezra Collective, best grime act for Scorcher, best drill act for Pozer, best electronic/dance act for TSHA, best gospel for Annatoria, best Caribbean music act for Shenseea, and best alternative music act for ALT BLK ERA. Elsewhere, Juls was named best producer, 90s Baby Show won the media personality prize, video of the year went to Mnelia's My Man, and actor and musician Jacob Anderson was recognised in the best TV/film performance category, for his role in the series Interview With The Vampire. Central Cee, Raye, and Dave were among the big winners last year, with Soul II Soul, Sugababes and Ghetts receiving special achievement prizes. The MOBOs celebrate black music in the UK and internationally and will mark their 30th anniversary in 2026. In December, King revealed she had been but said she would continue to lead the organisation.
