October 15, 2009 17:01
Bloc Party cancel Newport gig due to 'medical procedure'
Guitarist Russell Lissack's treatment can't wait 'til end of tour
Photo Gallery: Bloc Party
Bloc Party have cancelled their gig in Newport tomorrow night (October 16).
The band were due to play the town's Newport Centre, but have had to pull out because Russell Lissack needs to undergo a medical procedure.
According to a spokesperson for the band, the guitarist's condition "while not being serious, cannot be delayed until the end of the tour".
The band are unable to reschedule the show and refunds are are available from point of purchase.
Bloc Party apologised for the cancellation and said they "hope to be able to be back in Newport soon".
Visit NME Video for the latest music videos and artist interviews
- Previous: Gomez announce UK winter tour and ticket details
- Next: MGMT's 'special surprise announcement' revealed as last-minute San Francisco show
You may need to upgrade your Flash Player
You can download the latest flash plugin here.
If you have installed flash but keep getting this message:
1. Try to bypass flash plugin detection here.
2. Ensure you have javascript enabled in your browser.
3. Try using Firefox
Listen to more Free Music at we7.com
Comments do not always reflect the views of NME, or IPC Media, for guidelines visit our Ts & Cs page