The 1975 cancel all tour dates for 2021

The 1975 cancel all tour dates for 2021

BBC·2021-01-13 06:00

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The 1975 have scrapped all of their 2021 tour dates due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The band were due to play a number of dates in Europe, including an open-air show in London's Finsbury Park, which had been rescheduled from summer 2020.

In a statement, the band said they were "really sorry" to let their fans down.

Yet they said cancelling was the best option "until we can be sure that we will be able to play shows in a way that is safe for our fans and crew".

Calling off the shows would also ensure "where possible, everyone can get their tickets refunded sooner rather than later," the group added.

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The 1975's European tour was due to start in February and was due to reach London in July. The band had then planned to perform in the US.

They are not the only band to abandon their touring plans, with Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds calling off their 2021 concerts shortly before Christmas.

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