Getty ImagesSam Fender has cancelled tonight’s Hydro concert in Glasgow after being told to go on vocal rest due to the flu.
The North Shields singer said he is “absolutely heartbroken” after being told not use his voice “for a prolonged length of time”.
It comes as the chart-topping singer was due to take to the stage at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on Tuesday evening before performing in Newcastle on Friday.
He posted on Instagram: “Glasgow and Newcastle, as most of you know I’ve had the flu for a few days now. Regardless of how compromised my voice was I did everything I could to get it in working order last night to put on the best show possible.
“Today, I’ve had an ENT scope/camera down my throat and sadly I’ve haemorrhaged my right vocal cord, I’m absolutely heartbroken.
“This has been the best tour so far and all I want to do is get up and sing again for you all tonight.
“I’ve had two separate ENT doctors say if I perform tonight l’m risking lasting damage to my voice and I have been advised to be on vocal rest and not use my voice for a prolonged length of time until it heals.
“I’ve done everything by the book this tour living like a monk, it’s so unlucky.
“I’m so, so sorry to all of you who are on your way tonight. We’re trying to figure out a way to reschedule for you all, more news soon. X”
The Hydro said organisers were looking at rescheduling the gigs.
A spokesperson said: “Unfortunately due to illness, Sam Fender’s shows in Glasgow tonight & Newcastle on Friday have been cancelled.
“Event organisers are looking at potential reschedule options for these shows so we will be back in touch shortly with more info, please hold on to your tickets for now.”
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