A BRIT rock back have been forced to cancel an impending gig after an “unexpected medical situation”.
Enter Shikari were due to play a gig at Dublin Academy in Ireland this evening but have been forced to withdraw.
The band kept details sparse but confirmed a “medical reason” was behind their decision to pull the plug on the gig in the Irish capital city.
Issuing a statement, the band revealed they were gutted to be unable to complete the concert as planned.
The band said: “Due to a medical situation both unexpected and beyond our control, we’re sad to have to say we’re having to postpone tonight’s Dublin Academy show.
“If you know anything about us, you know that cancelling/postponing shows is always the absolute last resort once all other options have been exhausted, especially at this short notice.
“We’re very sorry for any inconvenience this causes anyone.
“We’re in conversation with our Irish promoter and will immediately start looking at potential date to reschedule to.
“Thank you in advance for your understanding, and we hope we can see you as soon as possible. ES x.”
Their fans were quick to issue their well-wished amid the uncertain situation.
One penned: “Sending you guys so much love hope you’re all ok.”
Another went on to write: “Hope all is ok – let us know when you’re planning to be back in Ireland!”
A third then said: “Absolutely gutted as flew here solo from Brighton especially *but* sending everyone so much love and hope, and thank you for still being the reason I finally visited Ireland!”
Before a fourth commented: “Sending love as this can’t have been an easy decision, get well soon.”
Whilst a fifth comment read: “Health first always. Hope all is ok. We go again even harder on the rescheduled show to make up for this. Grá mór.”
The band were first formed in 1999 and adopted their current identity in 2003.
Their debut album, Take to the Skies, was eventually released in 2007 and reached number four on the UK Albums Chart.
Their seventh record, released in 2023, became their first chart-topper.
The group’s latest record, surprise released earlier this month, managed to chart at number 16.