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Canadian DJ Deadmau5 has had to cancel a host of forthcoming dates after collapsing onstage.

Known for performing whilst wearing a giant red cartoon mouse head, the DJ was appearing at the 9:30 Club in Washington DC when he collapsed, suffering from exhaustion and vomiting.

The artist was taken to hospital by the venue’s medical team, where he was placed under supervision.

Under doctors' orders, Deadmau5 has had to cancel his next nine shows, including dates at Japan’s Summer Sonic festival.

Below are the dates which Deadmau5 has had to cancel, although it is thought they will be rescheduled.

Montreal Osheaga Music & Arts Festival (August 1)
Osaka Summer Sonic (7)
Tokyo Summer Sonic (8)
Ibiza Cream at Amnesia (12)
Riccione Cocorico (13)
Zr?e Papaya Summer Festival (14)
Budapest Sziget Festival (15)
Mykonos Cavo Paradiso (17)
Barcelona Opium Mar (18)

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