Paloma Faith Cancels Southampton Show Due to ‘Exhaustion’ Hours Before Performance
British singer-songwriter Paloma Faith has been forced to cancel her scheduled performance in Southampton due to severe exhaustion and various illnesses. The announcement came just hours before she was set to take the stage at Guildhall Square as part of the Summer Sessions concert series.
In an emotional Instagram post, the 42-year-old artist expressed her deep disappointment and regret over the cancellation. “I’m incredibly upset and disappointed to announce that I need to cancel my show tonight in Southampton,” she wrote. “After suffering from exhaustion and catching various illnesses from my kids, my voice has been severely affected and my range is compromised.”
Faith explained that she had sought medical advice and was told to rest her voice, which led to the difficult decision to cancel the show. “I have sought advice from medical professionals, they have advised that I need to rest my voice and that means I’ve had to cancel tonight’s show,” she continued. “I’m so sorry to everyone who bought tickets, I’ve loved being on the road and seeing all your gorgeous faces, and I’m gutted I won’t be dancing with you tonight.”
The singer, who shares two children with her ex-partner Leyman Lahcine, assured fans that there would be future opportunities to see her perform. “There will be other opportunities in the future I’m sure,” she added. Ticket holders will be able to claim refunds from the point of purchase.
Faith’s announcement was met with a mix of disappointment and understanding from her fans. While some expressed frustration over the last-minute notice, others offered their support and well-wishes for her recovery. “Why leave it until today to tell us that she can’t do her concert tonight??? So disappointing for everyone who had plans to travel,” one fan wrote on social media. Another added, “Thanks Paloma for telling us mere hours before the show was to start. I had taken the day off.”
Despite the disappointment, many fans showed empathy for the singer’s situation. “Hope she feels better,” one person commented, while another wrote, “Poor Paloma, that can’t be easy. Being exhausted is the worst thing in the world.”
This is not the first time Faith has had to cancel a performance due to health issues. In April, she was forced to cancel a show in London after being diagnosed with laryngitis, an inflammation of the voice box that can cause difficulty speaking, a sore throat, mild fever, and cough. At the time, she expressed her devastation over the cancellation and detailed the measures she was taking to recover, including vocal rest, steaming, gargling, and even a steroid injection.
Faith’s recent health struggles have raised concerns about her upcoming performance at Glastonbury, where she is scheduled to perform on the iconic Pyramid Stage. Earlier this week, the singer told The Sun that she was “over-the-moon excited” to be performing at the festival, which she described as one of the best memories of her career. “I’ve not done Glastonbury in eight years and I feel so excited. I am almost going to combust,” she said.
The cancellation of the Southampton show also means that support act Kojey Radical will miss out on performing at the event. The Summer Sessions concert series has seen performances from notable artists such as Tom Jones, Madness, Nile Rodgers and Chic, Placebo, and Air.
Faith’s fans are now left wondering whether she will be able to perform at her upcoming shows, including her scheduled performances at London’s Eventim Apollo on Wednesday and the Utilita Arena Cardiff on Thursday. The singer has yet to address her ability to perform at these events, leaving fans anxiously awaiting updates on her health.
Despite the setbacks, Faith remains optimistic about future performances and is determined to return to the stage as soon as she is able. “I’m so sorry to everyone who bought tickets, I’ve loved being on the road and seeing all your gorgeous faces, and I’m gutted I won’t be dancing with you tonight,” she reiterated in her Instagram post. “There will be other opportunities in the future I’m sure.”
As fans continue to send their well-wishes and support, Faith’s focus remains on her recovery and ensuring that she can deliver the best possible performances for her audience. Her recent album, “The Glorification Of Sadness,” has been well-received, and fans are eager to see her perform the new material live.
In the meantime, ticket holders for the cancelled Southampton show can expect to receive full refunds from Ticketmaster automatically. The concert series will continue with performances from other artists, including Loyle Carner and Kaiser Chiefs, who are set to close the Summer Sessions on Sunday.
As Paloma Faith takes the necessary time to rest and recover, her fans remain hopeful that she will soon be back on stage, delivering the powerful performances she is known for.
Source: The Sun, Instagram, NHS
