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Sam Smith cancels shows due to vocal cord injury and offers refunds

Sam Smith cancels shows due to vocal cord injury and offers refunds

By Naveel Krishant
26/05/2023

Sam Smith has cancelled upcoming concerts in Birmingham and Glasgow on doctors' advice, after having to stop Manchester gig just four songs in due to "a vocal cord injury".

A spokesperson said on Instagram that medics recommended a "complete vocal rest".

The singer said refunds are available.

The singer, who uses them/they pronouns, had to cut short Wednesday's gig at the AO Arena in Manchester, after having started promisingly with a performance of the hit Unholy, just hours after teasing a show "surprise" on social media.

But fans were soon left bewildered when the venue went dark, the concert ground to a halt and the star left the stage.

The crowd was then informed Smith was facing "vocal issues".

[Source: BBC]

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