Rising indie outfit The Last Dinner Party have cancelled their much-anticipated show at Cardiff’s Tramshed on September 29th due to illness. The news broke late, with only a brief notice given to the eager crowd already packed into the venue, many of whom took to social media to express their disappointment.
The Last Dinner Party, a band that has quickly garnered a dedicated following, announced the cancellation on their Instagram story, expressing deep regret for the inconvenience caused. “With great regret, tonight’s performance at the Cardiff Tramshed is cancelled due to illness. We are truly sorry for those of you that were looking forward to the show,” they wrote in a story.
The cancellation in Cardiff comes hot on the heels of another last-minute axing at Lincoln’s Engine Shed on September 28th. Fans there were also left in the lurch after two support acts had already performed. The venue confirmed on social media that the show had to be pulled last minute “due to a band member falling ill,” and assured fans they were “working to confirm a new date.”
Fuck. Tour is ELECTRIC See you soon Sheffield pic.twitter.com/kb8MyTlA9Q
— The Last Dinner Party (@lastdinnerparty) September 25, 2024
The band is still riding the coattails of several recent accolades. They are currently on a sold-out UK and Ireland headline tour in support of their debut album Prelude To Ecstasy, which was nominated for the prestigious 2024 Mercury Prize. The album achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the biggest UK Number One debut in nine years, topping the charts with critical acclaim from major publications such as NME, Pitchfork, and Rolling Stone.
Critics have praised the album for its innovative sound and lyrical depth, with standout tracks frequently highlighted in year-end lists. Fans took to social media to vent their frustrations, with many expressing disappointment over the late notices. One described it as an “odd evening” at the Engine Shed, saying he had waited an hour before the show was officially cancelled. “I’m now the owner of a t-shirt for a gig that wasn’t,” he lamented. Another fan voiced her dismay, saying: “Cancelled at last minute with no notice very disappointed tonight.”
not a single word of apology issued to the thousand people stood in the engine shed that were expecting you at 9pm last night and no announcement was made until 9:30? appalling pic.twitter.com/dqazRhVT32
— freya! (@junegloomtoo) September 29, 2024
“Not a single word of apology issued to the thousand people stood in the engine shed that were expecting you at 9pm last night and no announcement was made until 9:30? Appalling.”
Despite the setbacks, the band assured fans that they are working to reschedule the cancelled shows. “Please keep a hold of your tickets and a further announcement will be made as soon as possible,” they wrote, promising that the show would eventually go on.
