![]() Credit: Instagram Sam Smith was at the AO Arena Manchester this week. Not fair to cause so much unnecessary worry & anxiety with such a significant week in Manchester.” Sam Smith’s statement after cancelled their Manchester gig after four songs. Someone else echoed this, saying: “No idea what’s gone on at the Sam Smith concert but if it genuinely is vocal issues I think they need to put out a statement asap. One person blasted the lack of information and confusion inside the arena, saying: “If Sam Smith cancelled their show tonight due to their voice, surely they should have cancelled it BEFORE, seems insensitive to stop mid show, turn lights on and say there’s issues at an arena where there was a serious terrorist attack, talk about anxiety for the crowd.” Many of Sam’s fans – who call themselves ‘Sailors’ – sent get-well wishes to the 31-year-old star. ![]() ![]() Sam smith show in Manchester has been cancelled due to their voice – hope everything is okay #samsmith #aoarena #manchesterarena /HYP9dIz4JV- William Byrne □□□ May 24, 2023 “If they take some rest they will be able to perform again.” Sam is heartbroken to have had to cancel these shows but they have been told by doctors that if they keep singing, they will do permanent damage to their voice. “A spokesperson said ‘doctors have advised due to a vocal cord injury, Sam must have complete vocal rest. Manchester venue to show Glastonbury live on big screens across full festival weekend.Sam Smith issues statement after Manchester gig is abruptly cancelled partway through.“Refunds will be available at point of purchase for all three dates in Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow. Once again taking to Instagram to address the situation, Sam wrote: “Due to vocal issues during last night’s Manchester performance, regrettably we will be cancelling the rescheduled Birmingham and Glasgow Sam Smith shows. Now, they have confirmed in a follow-up statement that refunds will be offered. Sam added that they were “heartbroken” not to have finished the gig in Manchester after being “so excited”, and even teasing a surprise at the end of the show. “I came off stage and have tried everything to get my voice back in gear but it won’t.” Sam’s addressed the incident in a follow-up statement on Instagram / Credit: Sam Smith (via Instagram) I prayed it was just my voice waking up for the show but into the fourth song I could feel something was really wrong. During my third song, I noticed something wrong with my voice. “Today in soundcheck I felt fine and was so excited to give Manchester an amazing show tonight, with a special surprise at the end. I fought off a virus a few weeks ago and since then we have travelled across Europe and had such incredible shows. In an initial statement addressing the situation late last night, Sam wrote on Instagram: “Dearest sailors, I don’t know what to say honestly. ‘Heartbroken’ Sam Smith offers refunds to Manchester gig cancelled after four songs / Credit: Sam Smith (via Instagram) This initially left the thousands of fans inside the AO Arena thinking there had been been a power cut, only for the house lights to come back up around 23 minutes later and to be told the concert would not be continuing. It comes after the multi Grammy and BRIT Award-winning singer-songwriter abruptly stopped their show at the AO Arena last night after only four songs citing “vocal issues”, leaving fans gutted and unsure whether the date would be rescheduled.ĭedicating the show to the late Tina Turner – who had passed away at aged 83 just hours before – the pop sensation performed four songs before stopping the show. The 31-year-old has also announced cancellations of upcoming shows in Birmingham and Glasgow. Sam Smith has offered refunds to everyone who attended their Manchester gig last night after cancelling the show just a few songs in. Audio ‘Heartbroken’ Sam Smith offers refunds to Manchester gig cancelled after four songs Emily Sergeant
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