He continued: "I have been advised to have an operation as soon as possible to get me back to full fitness and make sure there are no long-term complications. ", Lorraine also commented on the touring challenges facing artists as a result of Brexit saying: "Someone like you, with your profile; There's so many restrictions, so you speaking up about it is really important. ", Many stars such as Little Mix and Niall Horan are involved with the Let the Music Move campaign whose mission statement is: "LetTheMusicMove invites all artists, music professionals and fans to call on the UK government to do more to support the future of the music industry, and mitigate the Brexit-related impacts of restrictions, costs and delays on European touring.". From site flooding, to high winds, to artists being stuck in Auckland, thunderstorms predicted and heavy rain tomorrow as well, we are unable to safely and logistically deliver One Love 2023, organisers said in a statement. Calls for cancellation and refunds as Elton John postpones tour dates The new artists give you energy and I love being able to work with them. Second time from flooding. The tour was delayed for almost two years because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Farewell Yellow. Thousands were already at the venue when organisers decided to cancel not long before Sir Elton was due to take the stage at 7.30pm. But they aren't significantly worse than some of the aural atrocities committed in the name of the city - Elton John emoting about how he "never saw a braver place" (from the song Belfast),. Sir Elton has already performed in America and Canada throughout 2018 and 2019 with multiple dates in Europe as part of the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. Dates TBC. One fan could be heard complaining that Sir Elton's concerts had been called off too many times in New Zealand. Fans of Sir Elton John, 75, were left furious after torrential rain and flooding in Auckland, New Zealand forced the Rocket Man hitmakers gig to be cancelled with only 15 minutes notice. We are in the process of working through the logistics of such a move and will make more information available as soon as possible. Follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts. Our tickets are still on the shelf and were looking forward to seeing you when you get back to health. Legislator Ricardo Menendez posted a video of water surging into residential houses. The 74-year-old said it is with "great sadness and a heavy heart" that he has had to push back his upcoming European and UK tour dates to 2023 after suffering a fall. Memories to Last a Lifetime **. Something went wrong, please try again later. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Elton John postpones upcoming Irish concerts after injuring himself in Please select the account you would like to continue with. CONCERTS FESTIVALS SPORTS NIGHTLIFE THEATER. Elton John Setlist at King's Hall, Belfast YouTube sets this cookie via embedded youtube-videos and registers anonymous statistical data. Sir Elton went on to explain that despite being unable to play his full three-hour sets while travelling around the country/continent, he will still perform a short five-song set at the Global Citizen event on 25 September - as he doesn't want to let the charity down. This cookie is used to recognize the visitors using live chat at different times inorder to optimize the chat-box functionality. Please postpone for the safety of Aucklanders, one person wrote. Last night concertgoers were forced to evacuate . Wagner's network in Africa faces uncertain future, Prigozhin's soldiers rage while others cry conspiracy, How one temple feeds 100,000 people a day. City is a mess, state of emergency, more rain coming, and you want to send 40k people to one place and divert emergency services to cover a concert? Unfortunately due to the unprecedented weather event in Auckland, we have made the heartbreaking decision to cancel Laneway Festival, they said in a statement this afternoon. I promise you this, the shows will return to the road next year and I will make sure they are more than worth the wait.. Our maintenance team is on site and is working hard to fix the damage., Auckland mayor Wayne Brown told Radio New Zealand: We need the rain to stop. Elton John concert cancelled due to wild New Zealand weather Shows from the North American leg were also postponed until 2022 for the same reason. Laneway, Elton John cancelled: What you need to know Elton John Setlist at The SSE Arena Belfast, Belfast A spokesperson for the museum said, Our facilities team is closely monitoring the building and after an initial evaluation have reported that there is no damage or flooding. The Tiny Dancer singer posted on his Instagram Stories Tuesday and broke the news to his fans. Elton John CANCELLED, Dec 6th 8:00pm, Belfast, eventseeker Elton John has announced he is postponing dozens of his European and UK tour dates in 2021 after he suffered a nasty fall this summer. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Please stay safe. "I know how patient my incredible fans have been since Covid halted touring last year, and it breaks my heart to keep you waiting any longer," he said. Video, The endangered languages that are fighting back, Countdown has begun to end of Putin, say Kyiv officials, 'The Hajj is my dream but I'm shocked by the cost', Man pleads not guilty in NY subway chokehold death, South Koreans become younger under new law, Mystery of planet that escaped death may be solved, Sacked teacher vows to defend 20 years of absence, Trump countersues E Jean Carroll for defamation, City centre bar forced to close by huge bee swarm. The 22 dates in UK locations which were supposed to begin at Londons O2 Arena on November 14th this year have been rescheduled to take place in 2023. Launched in 2013, TheTicketingBusinessNews is owned and delivered by Xperiology the UK-based events, publishing and marketing agency dedicated to sports, arts and entertainment. I'm friends with Young Thug, Olly Alexander, Lil Nas X and Dua Lipa. However you may visit Settings to provide a controlled consent. This is a very difficult decision which doesnt come lightly and Im so sorry to all my fans who bought tickets. Elton John fans furious as star axes a string of gigs from Farewell But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. After this I will be having the operation to ensure the tour can get back on the road in January of 2022 in New Orleans. "I completely feel your frustrations after the year we've had. Weather conditions at the stadium drastically worsened across the upper North Island last night leaving promoters, Chugg Entertainment, AEG Presents and Frontier Touring with no possible option but to stop Fridays show from going ahead. And Auckland War Memorial Museum Tmaki Paenga Hira is closed today as Auckland Domain is flooded. Read about our approach to external linking. A potential Game 6 of the 2022 World Series would take place at Minute Maid Park the same day an Elton John . We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. Meanwhile, Guns 'N' Roses, who headlined the Pyramid Stage on Saturday have been called contenders for the "worst" headline act ever by some critics, and Friday night stars the Arctic Monkeys divided opinion with some . My Events. This story has been shared 102,666 times. Get well soon Elton I will be there bopping away in 2023, said another one. As a verified user, you will be granted access to our quick upload forms, that allow you to upload content faster. The 74-year-old singer gave the update on Twitter and Instagram, explaining. Sopranos' John Ventimiglia 'heartbroken' as daughter Odele dies at 25, We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. He was heartbroken as he told fans, I havent got much left Ive completely lost my voice. It's essential that a young artist can go around the world and, at the moment, they can't. Well be back in 2024.. Sir Elton John has postponed his upcoming 2021 UK and European tour until 2023, due to a hip injury from this summer when he "fell awkwardly". Video, The endangered languages that are fighting back, Sacked teacher vows to defend 20 years of absence, Macron calls police killing of teen 'unforgivable', South Koreans become younger under new law, 'The Hajj is my dream but I'm shocked by the cost', Man pleads not guilty in NY subway chokehold death, Trump countersues E Jean Carroll for defamation, NYC's plan to slice pizza emissions causes backlash. A Twitter statement says that it is with great sadness and a heavy heart the singer is forced to cancel the concerts as part of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour due to a hip injury. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. But, in his gold suit, he seems moved by the Glastonbury reception. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Are you OK? Elton John Setlist at The SSE Arena Belfast, Belfast Despite intensive physio and specialist treatment, the pain has continued to get worse and is leading to increasing difficulties moving. Suggested by UMG Elton John, Britney Spears - Hold Me Closer (Official Video) It's cable reimagined No DVR space limits. The. Note: Please seperate each email address with a comma. Elton John 3. Looking for APAC opportunities? Log Out. Torrential rain and wild weather in Auckland caused disruption throughout the city and a Sir Elton John concert to be cancelled just before it was due to start. Twitter users also called for . This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Elton John's final Houston concert cancelled due to Astros' playoff run I interview (artists) on the show; I play them, I plug them and I become friends with them. Earlier this month, Sir Elton announced he is to release a new album in October entitled The Lockdown Sessions, featuring collaborations with the likes of Dua Lipa, Nicki Minaj, Stevie Wonder and Stevie Nicks. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. "Despite intensive physio and specialist treatment, the pain has continued to get worse and is leading to increasing difficulties moving.". He was supposed to perform at the American Airlines Center Tuesday and Wednesday as part of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. . I promise you this - the shows will return to the road next year and I will make sure they are more than worth the wait.". Mother Nature wins again. In a statement, Sir Elton said: It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I am forced to reschedule the 2021 dates of my Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour in Europe and the UK to 2023., Important update on my Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour.#EltonFarewellTour pic.twitter.com/qyPY2H0t9k. Photo / Getty Images. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. You may want to read Twitters cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. Our heart goes out to everyone affected by this weather event. '", Another fan added while leaving the venue in a raincoat: "It sucks of course. I have been advised to have an operation as soon as possible to get me back to full fitness and make sure there are no long-term complications. I have been advised to have an operation as soon as possible to get me back to full fitness and make sure there are no long-term complications. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". While it might sound like it's all glitz, glam and tour bus parties, for . We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. Two-time Oscar winner has pleaded not guilty to a dozen charges, including sexual assault. Glastonbury 2023 headline acts billed best and worst of all time The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The 75-year-old star announced his departure from the . Elton John The SSE Arena Belfast, Belfast - Dec 2, 2016 Dec 02 2016; Following concerts. Last night concertgoers were forced to evacuate from Mt Smart stadium amid flash flooding last night just half an hour before he was due to perform. I completely feel your frustrations after the year weve had. 2023 BBC. Elton John is celebrating his eight number one studio-album, The Lockdown Sessions. Elton John in worsening pain cancels his fall tour - The Hill Elton John - Belfast (1995) With Lyrics! - YouTube "At the end of my summer break I fell awkwardly on a hard surface and have been in considerable pain and discomfort in my hip ever since," he explained. Create+. Tuesday night's concert, part of the 75-year-old musician's Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour, had been rescheduled twice, from . Please enable Javascript or try a different browser. "It's the new artists that inspire me. Elton John closes out Britain's legendary Glastonbury Festival on Sunday in what has been billed as his final .