Tom Jones cancels show at last minute after contracting infection
Tom Jones cancelled the show after picking up an infection (David Parry/PA)
Welsh singer Tom Jones has cancelled a show hours before he was due to perform after contracting an infection.
The 85-year old, best known for hits like and , was due to perform in Bremen on Tuesday evening. However, he had to postpone the concert after contracting an upper respiratory infection.
Posting the news on his Instagram account, Jones said: “Hello to all the fans in Bremen. Unfortunately, I must postpone my show this evening, as I’ve contracted an upper respiratory infection that needs treatment and rest.
“I know this is really disappointing and will cause inconvenience to you all, and I’m very sorry about that.
“But the show will now go ahead on Monday 28th July, so I look forward to seeing you then.
“All tickets will remain valid for the re-scheduled date. Until then, thank you for your understanding. Love, Tom.”
The comment section was full of messages from fans, wishing the singer a speedy recovery.
Jones is midway through his UK and Europe summer tour which began on June 13 at Hampton Court Palace in Surrey with concerts scheduled in Dundee, Marbella, and Colchester.
The tour is due to end in Wales with two performances scheduled at Cardiff Castle at the end of August.
Jones is also a voice coach on the singing competition series alongside Will.i.am, McFly’s joint judges Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones and former Destiny’s Child singer Kelly Rowland who is set to join the coaching line-up for the 2025 series.
