Following a spate of recent cancellations by leading performers, Rupert Jones looks at how to get your cash backPerhaps it was rock’n’roll excess, or – more likely – dodgy throats or flu. Whatever the reason, pop stars seem to be dropping like flies at the moment, with a spate of cancelled and rescheduled gigs in recent weeks leaving many ticket-holders facing the hassle of claiming refunds.The former Smiths frontman, Morrissey, cancelled several shows this week due to illness: three gigs he was due to perform at London’s Brixton Academy, one at Mile End Troxy ballroom, and one at Salisbury city hall. Earlier this month he canned gigs in London and Birmingham. “Morrissey is on doctor’s orders not to sing,” his website said. A not entirely disagreeable state of affairs, some of those less enamoured with the 50-year-old singer may feel. Continue reading…
Source : theguardian.com
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