Wolf Alice have confirmed that they have postponed their forthcoming UK tour due to COVID, the band have cited the rescheduled tour to the rising cases of the virus within the UK. The group’s postponed tour was meant to start on 5th January 2022 with a performance in Glasgow, the tour was originally meant to conclude with two dates in Bristol on 30th and 31st January 2022.
The London formed rockers took to social media to share a statement concerning their decision. Within the statement, the band confirmed that their decision to delay the tour was purely in aid of people’s safety. The post provided information regarding the announcement whilst apologising for the delay and any inconvenience caused.
The announcement marks the second amendment made to their touring plans; the band had originally postponed 5 dates from the upcoming 20 date tour. The original shows were meant to take place on 5th, 7th and 8th January 2022 at the Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow. The group also announced that two dates in Dublin would be included within the delay, the two sold-out concerts were to take place on 24th and 25th January 2022. The announcement was made on Christmas eve within a group statement shared via social media.
At this current time, the band’s upcoming European tour is still active and will take place on schedule. Last Summer It was announced that the “Smile” rockers would be embarking on a 15 date European tour. The upcoming series of live shows will be the group’s first European tour in four years, Wolf Alice last toured Europe in 2018. The tour kicks off with a performance in Paris on 11th February 2022 and concludes on 6th March 2022 with an appearance in Barcelona.
Since the release of their initial material, Wolf Alice have been at the forefront of English alt-rock. Their debut album My Love Is Cool was released in 2015 and charted at number two within the UK album charts. The release sired many nominations and accolades including a nomination for the 2015 Mercury Music Prize. The band have been nominated three times for the award and won the prize in 2018 for their second studio album Visions of a Life.
The band’s recent album, Blue Weekend, was released on 4th June 2021 via Dirty Hit. The album marks the band’s third shortlisted entry for the Mercury Prize and debuted at number one within the UK album charts. Blue Weekend is the group’s third studio album and has sired four singles including “The Last Man On Earth”. The track premiered on DJ Annie Mac’s BBC 1 radio show and was the album’s lead single.
Further information concerning any rescheduled dates have yet to be confirmed, the group have promised that news will be announced immediately once available. The group have also confirmed that tickets bought for the postponed shows will be accepted for the rescheduled dates.
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