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Explosions In The Sky axe summer dates

Explosions In The Sky

Explosions In The Sky

A family illness means they won't be back until September

Explosions In The Sky have cancelled their entire summer touring schedule due to a family illness.

The band have axed all shows up to September 1, and the UK dates which are affected by this are:

All Tomorrow’s Parties Festival (May 19)
London Royal Festival Hall (July 10)
Manchester Academy (11)
Brighton Concorde (12)
Latitude Festival (13)
Indian Summer Festival (14)


A statement said the band was “extremely sorry for any inconvenience this causes, and will attempt to re-schedule as many dates as possible as soon as possible. Thanks for your support & understanding”.

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