23/08/2017

Singer Of Kasabian Taken To Hospital As Belfast Gig Cancelled

Tom Meighan, singer of rock band Kasabian, had to receive hospital treatment after the band cancelled their gig at Custom House Square in Belfast on Tuesday, 22 August.

The band were forced to cancel just minutes before the show.

In a statement the band said that Tom "went down with severe vomiting".

"Absolutely gutted to have to cancel last night's show in Belfast," the band said.

"We were all at Custom House Square, ready to go on stage when Tom suddenly went down with severe vomiting and could hardly stand up let alone sing.

"He was taken to hospital, put on a drip and told to rest up. We had no option but to cancel and we're sorry to our fans and anyone that travelled a long way.

"Thanks so much for all your messages of support. Details on the rescheduled date to follow soon xx."

(CD/LM)

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