Sam Smith Speaks Out After Abruptly Ending Manchester Concert, Cancels Two More Shows

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Sam Smith has cancelled a number of UK shows due to a vocal injury. This follows the abrupt end to their Manchester show on Wednesday, just four songs into the set.The singer left the stage suddenly at the show on Wednesday and the venue was plunged into darkness, leaving fans in confusion.

Sam Smith teased a mysterious collaboration with Madonna yesterday (May 24), just hours before the singer was forced to cancel their Manchester gig only four songs in.A video clip posted to social media at 5pm featured audio of Smith and Madonna saying “Sam and Madonna”, while corresponding text flashed on a black screen.In a tweet posted shortly after, Smith wrote: “Manchester, we’ve got a surprise for you this evening. ‘Unholy’ won’t be the last song….”pic.twitter.com/sNcfEetuQO— SAM SMITH (@samsmith) May 24, 2023pic.twitter.com/uKGWErIONS— SAM SMITH (@samsmith) May 24, 2023It’s unknown if the two teasers were linked in any way, and Smith was forced to put a stop to the gig at Manchester’s AO Arena in the evening after suffering vocal issues.The singer later issued an apology to fans for cancelling the gig four songs in, also confirming that two more of their shows will not go ahead as planned.The pop singer kicked off the show with ‘Stay With Me’, followed by ‘I’m Not The Only One’, ‘Like I Can’ and ‘Too Good At Goodbyes’.From there, however, Smith left the stage for an extended period and the lights were temporarily dimmed.“Dearest sailors, I don’t know what to say honestly,” Smith began the statement posted to social media.

Sam Smith is being slammed after abruptly exiting a concert stage and leaving fans "in the dark" for 20 minutes without any kind of announcement. Only adding to the anger was that fans felt Sam was particularly insensitive about the blackout, given that that particular show took place at the Manchester Arena, which was the site of a bombing during an Ariana Grande concert six years earlier.

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Sam Smith is "heartbroken" after having to cancel their concert at Manchester's AO Arena due to voice issues, which left some fans on edge. The popular 31-year-old singer has embarked on a multiple-stop tour in support of their fourth studio album, Gloria. After the fourth song during Wednesday's show, they stopped and the lights in the arena went off, plunging the audience into darkness.

Sam Smith has issued a statement, apologising to fans for cancelling their Manchester concert four songs in.The ‘Unholy’ singer was just shortly into their concert in Manchester’s AO Arena last night (May 24) when the remainder of the show was suddenly cancelled.Playing to a packed audience, the popstar kicked off the show with a rendition of their 2014 breakout hit ‘Stay With Me’, before launching into performances of ‘I’m Not The Only One’, ‘Like I Can’ and ‘Too Good At Goodbyes’. From there, however, Smith left the stage for an extended period and the lights were temporarily dimmed.While some audience members initially took to social media to speculate if the issues were due to a power cut (via Manchester Evening News), they were later informed that the show had ended due to “vocal issues”, and instructed to leave the arena.Now, the ‘I’m Not Here To Make Friends’ singer has taken to social media to apologise for the show’s abrupt cancellation — and explain to fans that they recently battled a virus.“Dearest sailors, I don’t know what to say honestly,” Smith began.

Sam Smith was forced to cancel their Manchester gig after only three songs due to issues with their voice.

Sam Smith has issued a public statement after their concert was suddenly cancelled during the performance at the AO Arena in Manchester on Wednesday night (May 24).

Sam Smith fans were left 'fuming' and 'gutted' on Wednesday night (May 24) after their performance was suddenly cancelled four songs in, as thousands at the sold out show were told to leave.

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