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Irish Daily Mirror
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
UK singer cancels appearance at All Together Now due to 'continued illness'
British singer Michael Kiwanuka has cancelled his appearance at All Together Now due to "continued illness". The 38-year-old singer had a string of festival appearances planned for next month, including We Out Here and Victorious in the UK, All Together Now this weekend, Hungary's Sziget Festival and Pukkelpop in Belgium, but he has announced he will no longer be appearing at the events, or supporting Mumford and Sons across North America in October due to unspecified health issues. The Mercury Prize-winning artist was set to play the main stage at All Together Now at 9.30pm on Sunday. A statement shared to his Instagram Story 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 and the shows in North America in October (including the support tour with Mumford + Sons). "We know 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. "Love and thanks to everyone for their understanding." (Image: PA) All Together Now said on Instagram: "We are sad to announce that @michaelkiwanuka will not be able to perform any of his upcoming shows due to illness. "We send our love to Michael and wish him a speedy recovery and hope to welcome him to the festival in the future." While many of the events have revealed they are seeking replacement acts, Victorious festival in Portsmouth have already announced that Kaiser Chiefs will be stepping into Michael's slot. They wrote on their Facebook page: "Unfortunately, due to ongoing illness and on the advice of doctors, Michael Kiwanuka will no longer be able to perform at any of his scheduled festival appearances this summer, including his set at Victorious. "We're sending Michael our very best wishes for a full and speedy recovery, and we hope to see him back on stage soon. "In the meantime, we're thrilled to announce that the incredible Kaiser Chiefs will be stepping in to perform in his place. Known for their high-energy performances, you won't want to miss them ahead of Queens of the Stone Age on the main stage!" Meanwhile, the Cold Little Heart hitmaker recently told how winning the Mercury Prize in 2019 for his Kiwanuka album helped him feel more free because he stopped "desperately" seeking validation. He told the BBC: "It sort of woke me up. "I'd been desperately looking for approval from my peers and certain [media] outlets - and the Mercury freed me from that desperation. "It allowed me to feel that, actually, I just want to make the records that come naturally." Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
Metro
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Acclaimed singer cancels all upcoming shows due to ‘continued illness'
Michael Kiwanuka has been forced to cancel all his upcoming gigs, including major festivals, due to 'continued illness'. In a statement released on his Instagram story, his team apologised for the cancellations but didn't share any further details on his health. The news comes only weeks after he took to the stage in Spain for Bilbao BBK Live as well as performing at Primavera Sound last month. He was scheduled to perform at the likes of Victorious and We Out Here festivals in the UK, as well as Budapest's Sziget Festival next month. Later this year, Michael, 37, was also set to be the support act for Mumford & Sons on their North America tour, with the UK leg set for December. The statement 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 and the shows in North America in October (including the support tour with Mumford & Sons. 'We know 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. 'Love and thanks to everyone for their understanding.' The Cold Little Heart singer shot to popularity in 2012 with his debut album Home Again and cemented his rising star status by winning the BBC's Sound Of… Award that year. He followed up with Love & Hate four years later, again gaining critical acclaim and securing a number one spot on the UK album charts. Michael has been nominated for numerous awards over the past decade, including Brits, MTV Europe Music Awards and Grammy Awards. More Trending He won the coveted Mercury Prize in 2020 with self-titled Kiwanuka, after being nominated for both his previous albums. Last year saw the release of his fourth album, with Michael embarking on a UK tour earlier this year. He recently collaborated with Little Simz, featuring on her latest album Lotus as a guest artist on the title track. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Huge British rockstar launches UK's largest multi-venue music festival MORE: Rock band reschedule and cancel handful of shows to 'grieve' Ozzy Osbourne MORE: Olly Murs has a surprising reaction after losing his wedding ring days after anniversary
Perth Now
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Michael Kiwanuka axes all planned shows
Michael Kiwanuka has cancelled all his forthcoming shows due to 'continued illness'. The 38-year-old singer had a string of festival appearances planned for next month, including We Out Here and Victorious in the UK, All Together Now in Ireland, Hungary's Sziget Festival and Pukkelpop in Belgium, but he has announced he will no longer be appearing at the events, or supporting Mumford and Sons across North America in October due to unspecificed health issues. A statement shared to his Instagram Story 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 and the shows in North America in October (including the support tour with Mumford + Sons). 'We know 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. 'Love and thanks to everyone for their understanding.' While many of the events have revealed they are seeking replacement acts, Victorious festival in Portsmouth have already announced that Kaiser Chiefs will be stepping into Michael's slot. They wrote on their Facebook page: "Unfortunately, due to ongoing illness and on the advice of doctors, Michael Kiwanuka will no longer be able to perform at any of his scheduled festival appearances this summer, including his set at Victorious. "We're sending Michael our very best wishes for a full and speedy recovery, and we hope to see him back on stage soon. "In the meantime, we're thrilled to announce that the incredible Kaiser Chiefs will be stepping in to perform in his place. Known for their high-energy performances, you won't want to miss them ahead of Queens of the Stone Age on the main stage!" Meanwhile, the Cold Little Heart hitmaker recently told how winning the Mercury Prize in 2019 for his Kiwanuka album helped him feel more free because he stopped "desperately" seeking validation. He told the BBC: "It sort of woke me up. "I'd been desperately looking for approval from my peers and certain [media] outlets - and the Mercury freed me from that desperation. "It allowed me to feel that, actually, I just want to make the records that come naturally."
