Kiss have cancelled their show at Manchester's Arena, following the tragic events that unfolded at the venue last week. The US band had been due to perform at the arena on Tuesday 30th May 2017. All other European shows remain unaffected.
The band has issued the following statement:
Following the tragic events in Manchester and the temporary closure of the Manchester Arena the scheduled concert of Kiss’ Kissworld Tour on the 30 May 2017 has been cancelled.
“We are heartbroken by the atrocity committed against the innocent victims of Manchester. We sadly will not to be able to play Manchester Arena on the 30th May. We have always looked forward to these shows and our local fans, but in light of recent events a cancelled rock show seems of such little consequence. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of those affected and all the people of Manchester at this difficult time. We are with you and you are in our prayers.” - Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer
Refunds for the 30 May Manchester Arena concert will be granted to all ticket holders at the point of purchase.
Kiss' other UK dates are scheduled to go ahead as planned. The full list of dates can me viewed below.
Kiss 2017 UK Dates:
Sat 27th May - SSE Hydro, Glasgow
Sun 28th May - Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham
Wed 31st May - o2 Arena, London
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