catfish and the bottlemen tour cancelled In an unexpected turn of events, Catfish and the Bottlemen have cancelled the US and Australian legs of their much-anticipated world tour, citing undisclosed medical reasons. Fans were left stunned, as the announcement came just hours before the first Australian show was set to kick off in Sydney on September 4th. Ticket holders were notified through various ticketing platforms, but no official statement from the band has yet been made.
This abrupt cancellation follows closely on the heels of another blow to fans. On August 31st, the band cancelled their Dublin concert at RDS Simmonscourt only 15 minutes before doors were set to open. Promoters cited “artist illness” as the reason behind the cancellation, and while refunds were offered, no rescheduled date has been set.
The cancellations come at a crucial moment for Catfish and the Bottlemen, who had recently marked a significant comeback. After a three-year hiatus, the band returned with a bang in 2023, announcing headline slots at the 2024 Reading and Leeds festivals, releasing their first new single in five years titled Showtime, and performing their biggest-ever headline show at Sefton Park in Liverpool earlier this summer.
The excitement surrounding their return was palpable. Fans were eager to see the band behind hit tracks like Kathleen, Cocoon, and Homesick back in action, especially after their unexpected hiatus in late 2021. With their tour marking the 10th anniversary of their debut album The Balcony, anticipation for their live performances was at an all-time high.
The sudden cancellation of not just the Dublin show, but now the entire US and Australian tour, has left fans concerned. While ticketing platforms like Moshtix, the Australian tour’s partner, have relayed that the cancellations are due to illness and under doctor’s orders, the lack of specific details has sparked widespread speculation. Given that the US leg wasn’t scheduled to begin until October, the fact that it has already been called off raises questions about the severity of the health concerns within the band.
Despite the tour cancellations, as of now, the band is still slated to perform two monumental stadium shows in 2024 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
With no official word from the band about the extent of the medical issues and future tour plans, fans are left hoping that this is a temporary setback for one of indie rock’s most beloved acts. For now, the mystery surrounding Catfish and the Bottlemen’s health concerns continues, but fans are keeping their fingers crossed for a speedy recovery and a return to the stage.
Stay tuned for updates as the band is expected to address the situation soon.
