Singer Raye 'devastated' as she pulls out of Glasgow Hydro SZA show due to illness

British singer-songwriter Raye has been forced to pull out of an appearance at a Glasgow gig on Thursday due to illness.

The four time Brit award-nominated singer was due to support R&B star SZA at her OVO Hydro performance on June 15, but announced that she had been ill since playing Parklife festival in Manchester on Saturday.

I am going to have to pull out of Glasgow opening for sza.

I have been on an intense course of steroids and medicines since park life and nothing is working right now.

I have been on 4 tours, non stop since January, with 133 shows scheduled this year alone
— RAYE (@raye) June 14, 2023

Apologising to fans on Twitter, the Escapism singer wrote: “I am going to have to pull out of Glasgow opening for SZA. I have been on an intense course of steroids and medicines since Parklife and nothing is working right now. I have been on four tours, non-stop since January, with 133 shows scheduled this year alone.

“I’ve pushed myself a little too hard. I would never cancel shows unless I had no choice and this is the case. I am pretty devastated, I’m on strict vocal rest and just going to try and get better as soon as I can so I can resume all my commitments. I am so deeply, deeply sorry.”

The OVO Hydro wished the singer a speedy recovery, and added: “Sadly Raye won’t be able to join us in Glasgow tomorrow night. Wishing you swift recovery Raye, and I’m sure we’ll see you back at the OVO Hydro one day!”