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Scotsman
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Olly Murs: UK pop star cancels two shows after contracting a respiratory infection
Olly Murs has confirmed that under medical advice, he will not be performing in Manchester or Birmingham Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Health problems blighted Olly Murs most recent performance on his UK Tour. The singer left the stage after only six song at his most recent show in Glasgow. It's now led to the musician cancelling two more dates ahead of his sold out London performance this weekend. Beloved singer Olly Murs' bad luck in Glasgow continues, after The X-Factor runner-up had to cancel his performance midway through due to issues with his voice - and has now cancelled two further shows after contracting a respiratory infection. The concert, which took place at the OVO Hydro overnight (May 22, 2025), saw the singer perform six songs before stopping and informing the crowd his 'voice has gone" and that "this has never happened to me before.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Pop icon Olly Murs delivered a set packed with pop classics. He continued: '[...]you can hear my voice is going. I want to give you the concert you deserve so I can't go on. I'm going to come back, but I need to go now." Murs, 40, then took to social media to apologize for the events, telling followers on Instagram that he was 'so sorry' to walk off stage midway through his performance and cancel the show. 'I have never done this in 15 years, Most of the time, as singers, you can kind of get through it if your voice isn't 100 percent. 'But I walked out tonight thinking my voice was great,' he continued, 'I maybe felt a little bit rundown but I didn't think I couldn't do the show because I wouldn't have come out there otherwise. So, to walk off after six songs, I am so sorry. 15 years I have never done this. 'You deserve the best show and me being at my best. I am so sorry from the bottom of my heart." Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad This marks the second time Murs has had to cancel a performance in Glasgow: last year, the singer pulled out of his support slot for Take That shortly before the event was about to start, while earlier this year he postponed two dates in Brighton and Hull due to a stomach bug 'ripping through' the band and crew. 'I'm sorry to let my fans down' Murs confirmed through his Instagram account earlier today that his planned show in Manchester this evening and Birmingham this weekend have now been cancelled as doctors advised he takes 48 hours to rest his voice. Addressing the last minute cancellations, Murs wrote: 'To everyone in Manchester and Birmingham I'm deeply sorry but I am unfortunately going to have to cancel my shows there this weekend. I have contracted a respiratory infection and have been instructed to go on a strict 48 hour voice rest by the doctor to ensure no further damage to my vocal chords. 'I've been having the best time on this tour and I'm so sorry to let my fans down, I'm hoping to be fighting fit in a few days to finish this amazing 15 year celebratory tour with a bang.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Those who bought tickets will be refunded automatically by the ticketing agents they have used over the course of the week, while his performance at London's The O2 is set to take place, as of writing. Do you have an event you'd like to share with us? You can now promote your What's On stories to us online via YourWorld at It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
Scotsman
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Olly Murs: UK pop star cancels two shows after contracting a respiratory infection
Olly Murs has confirmed that under medical advice, he will not be performing in Manchester or Birmingham Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Health problems blighted Olly Murs most recent performance on his UK Tour. The singer left the stage after only six song at his most recent show in Glasgow. It's now led to the musician cancelling two more dates ahead of his sold out London performance this weekend. Beloved singer Olly Murs' bad luck in Glasgow continues, after The X-Factor runner-up had to cancel his performance midway through due to issues with his voice - and has now cancelled two further shows after contracting a respiratory infection. The concert, which took place at the OVO Hydro overnight (May 22, 2025), saw the singer perform six songs before stopping and informing the crowd his 'voice has gone" and that "this has never happened to me before.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Pop icon Olly Murs delivered a set packed with pop classics. He continued: '[...]you can hear my voice is going. I want to give you the concert you deserve so I can't go on. I'm going to come back, but I need to go now." Murs, 40, then took to social media to apologize for the events, telling followers on Instagram that he was 'so sorry' to walk off stage midway through his performance and cancel the show. 'I have never done this in 15 years, Most of the time, as singers, you can kind of get through it if your voice isn't 100 percent. 'But I walked out tonight thinking my voice was great,' he continued, 'I maybe felt a little bit rundown but I didn't think I couldn't do the show because I wouldn't have come out there otherwise. So, to walk off after six songs, I am so sorry. 15 years I have never done this. 'You deserve the best show and me being at my best. I am so sorry from the bottom of my heart." Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad This marks the second time Murs has had to cancel a performance in Glasgow: last year, the singer pulled out of his support slot for Take That shortly before the event was about to start, while earlier this year he postponed two dates in Brighton and Hull due to a stomach bug 'ripping through' the band and crew. 'I'm sorry to let my fans down' Murs confirmed through his Instagram account earlier today that his planned show in Manchester this evening and Birmingham this weekend have now been cancelled as doctors advised he takes 48 hours to rest his voice. Addressing the last minute cancellations, Murs wrote: 'To everyone in Manchester and Birmingham I'm deeply sorry but I am unfortunately going to have to cancel my shows there this weekend. I have contracted a respiratory infection and have been instructed to go on a strict 48 hour voice rest by the doctor to ensure no further damage to my vocal chords. 'I've been having the best time on this tour and I'm so sorry to let my fans down, I'm hoping to be fighting fit in a few days to finish this amazing 15 year celebratory tour with a bang.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Those who bought tickets will be refunded automatically by the ticketing agents they have used over the course of the week, while his performance at London's The O2 is set to take place, as of writing.
Scotsman
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Olly Murs cancels recent show mid-performance due to health issues
The cancellation marks the second time Olly Murs has had a health issue before performing in Glasgow Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Health problems blighted Olly Murs most recent performance on his UK Tour. The singer left the stage after only six song at his most recent show in Glasgow. However, the performer at this point in time looks set to continue his shows in Manchester, Birmingham and his sold out London concert. Beloved singer Olly Murs' bad luck in Glasgow continues, after The X-Factor runner-up had to cancel his performance midway through due to issues with his voice. The concert, which took place at the OVO Hydro overnight (May 22, 2025), saw the singer perform six songs before stopping and informing the crowd his 'voice has gone" and that "this has never happened to me before.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Pop icon Olly Murs delivered a set packed with pop classics. He continued: '[...]you can hear my voice is going. I want to give you the concert you deserve so I can't go on. I'm going to come back, but I need to go now." Murs, 40, then took to social media to apologize for the events, telling followers on Instagram that he was 'so sorry' to walk off stage midway through his performance and cancel the show. 'I have never done this in 15 years, Most of the time, as singers, you can kind of get through it if your voice isn't 100 percent. 'But I walked out tonight thinking my voice was great,' he continued, 'I maybe felt a little bit rundown but I didn't think I couldn't do the show because I wouldn't have come out there otherwise. So, to walk off after six songs, I am so sorry. 15 years I have never done this. 'You deserve the best show and me being at my best. I am so sorry from the bottom of my heart." Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad This marks the second time Murs has had to cancel a performance in Glasgow: last year, the singer pulled out of his support slot for Take That shortly before the event was about to start, while earlier this year he postponed two dates in Brighton and Hull due to a stomach bug 'ripping through' the band and crew. What Olly Murs dates are affected due to his illness? With Murs seeking medical advice after the incident, his upcoming shows in Manchester, Birmingham, and the sold-out London performance at The O2 are, as of writing, still going ahead. However, should anything change, the most up-to-date information (if not directly from the singer) will be made available on Ticketmaster's Event Status page, providing fans with last-minute details should a postponement or cancellation occur. Do you have an event you'd like to share with us? You can now promote your What's On stories to us online via YourWorld at It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
Scotsman
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Olly Murs cancels recent show mid-performance due to health issues
The cancellation marks the second time Olly Murs has had a health issue before performing in Glasgow Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Health problems blighted Olly Murs most recent performance on his UK Tour. The singer left the stage after only six song at his most recent show in Glasgow. However, the performer at this point in time looks set to continue his shows in Manchester, Birmingham and his sold out London concert. Beloved singer Olly Murs' bad luck in Glasgow continues, after The X-Factor runner-up had to cancel his performance midway through due to issues with his voice. The concert, which took place at the OVO Hydro overnight (May 22, 2025), saw the singer perform six songs before stopping and informing the crowd his 'voice has gone" and that "this has never happened to me before.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Pop icon Olly Murs delivered a set packed with pop classics. He continued: '[...]you can hear my voice is going. I want to give you the concert you deserve so I can't go on. I'm going to come back, but I need to go now." Murs, 40, then took to social media to apologize for the events, telling followers on Instagram that he was 'so sorry' to walk off stage midway through his performance and cancel the show. 'I have never done this in 15 years, Most of the time, as singers, you can kind of get through it if your voice isn't 100 percent. 'But I walked out tonight thinking my voice was great,' he continued, 'I maybe felt a little bit rundown but I didn't think I couldn't do the show because I wouldn't have come out there otherwise. So, to walk off after six songs, I am so sorry. 15 years I have never done this. 'You deserve the best show and me being at my best. I am so sorry from the bottom of my heart." Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad This marks the second time Murs has had to cancel a performance in Glasgow: last year, the singer pulled out of his support slot for Take That shortly before the event was about to start, while earlier this year he postponed two dates in Brighton and Hull due to a stomach bug 'ripping through' the band and crew. What Olly Murs dates are affected due to his illness? With Murs seeking medical advice after the incident, his upcoming shows in Manchester, Birmingham, and the sold-out London performance at The O2 are, as of writing, still going ahead. However, should anything change, the most up-to-date information (if not directly from the singer) will be made available on Ticketmaster's Event Status page, providing fans with last-minute details should a postponement or cancellation occur.
STV News
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- STV News
Olly Murs: 'I used to sing The Proclaimers to my nan for biscuits'
Olly Murs is bringing his latest show to Glasgow as he celebrates over a decade of hits at his 'best' stop on tour. Olly Murs first appeared on screens back in 2009 as a contestant on The X-Factor. Despite coming in second to Geordie singer Joe McElderry, Murs has gone on to release chart-topping singles and five number one albums. Now, 15 years on, he's celebrating with his 15 Years of Hits Tour which will see him take to the stage at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday. Murs spokes to STV News about his upcoming show, saying that Glasgow is his favourite stop on tour. 'Honestly, genuinely, I say it to everyone, it's probably the best for me on tour. I think the arena, the Hydro, the people, it just has everything for a great night of entertainment for me so, I just love it,' he said. 'It gets me really excited when I see it in the diary and it says, 'up next is Glasgow', I'm like, 'right, here we go'.' The Dance With Me Tonight singer has even popped a 'little treat' in his set specifically for his Scottish fans. 'I think it's like, I'm singing one of Scotland's national anthems in my set, well, I'm actually singing Proclaimers and although it is not obviously a national anthem of Scotland, but it's definitely something you hear a lot of Scottish people sing,' he said. However, it's not just his love for Scotland that has inspired the set list addition with the singer saying The Proclaimers hold real sentiment in his life. 'When I was a kid, my nan used to say to me, 'if you sing this song to me, Proclaimers, you'll get a biscuit'. And I used to have to sing it,' he said. He said the song holds a sentimental place in his life and performing it to Scots on Thursday will be special moment. 'Singing that every night for my nan is pretty special. And the fact I'm doing it in Scotland's even better,' he said. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
