Fans devastated as major First Direct Arena show cancelled - band release statement

Fans have been left devastated after a major show at the First Direct Arena was cancelled.
By Daniel Sheridan
Published 2nd Feb 2022, 17:24 BST
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Erasure were due to play the Leeds venue on May 26, 2022.

However, the band have cancelled the show.

Erasure were due to play the Leeds venue on May 26, 2022.Erasure were due to play the Leeds venue on May 26, 2022.
Erasure were due to play the Leeds venue on May 26, 2022.

In a statement posted on the FDA website, the band said: "We are very sorry to announce that, due to unexpected family circumstances beyond anyone's control, we have had to make the extremely difficult decision to cancel the remaining stages of The Neon Tour and we will therefore no longer be playing our planned shows in the UK."

Fans took to social media to discuss the news.

One said: "Absolutely gutted."

Another said: "I only just found out from looking at the website. Can't believe it."

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