Status Quo cancel entire UK tour due to Covid-19
The band release a statement
Status Quo have cancelled their UK tour that was due to take place throughout October, November and December 2020 because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Francis Rossi and co. were due to kick off the extensive 16-date UK leg of the Backbone European tour at Gateshead Sage on Thursday 8th October and culminate at Bournemouth International Centre on Sunday 6th December.
The setlist on the 2020 tour was due to feature a selection of Status Quo classics alongside material from the band’s first studio album without the late-great Rick Parfitt – September 2019’s ‘Backbone’, which debuted on the album chart at no.6.
Cancelling the tour today (12th August), Status Quo said in a statement: “It is with great reluctance that we are forced to announce the cancellation of the forty date UK and European tour that was planned for October, November and December 2020 in support of the ‘Backbone’ album release. This is in line with public health requirements and advice relating to Covid-19.
“Due to various commitments for next year, the band are unable to reschedule these shows for 2021. This cancellation is not what the band wanted, but they are very mindful of the wellbeing of band, audience and crew. Despite the fact that many shows have already sold out, an outright cancellation will allow our valued fans to receive a refund on tickets purchased. Quo is a band largely defined by their live performances and we cannot wait for the next time that we can perform safely, securely – and loudly!
“Ticket holders can obtain a refund through their original point of purchase. This cancellation announcement currently does not include three French dates, scheduled for November as current French Government advice is that indoor shows can go ahead during November. We will continue to monitor the situation and make a further announcement in due course.”
Status Quo’s cancelled UK tour dates are as follows:
OCTOBER 2020
Gateshead Sage – Thu 8th
Manchester Bridgewater Hall – Fri 9th
Aberdeen Music Hall – Sun 11th
Sheffield City Hall – Mon 12th
Ipswich Regent Theatre – Wed 14th
Oxford New Theatre – Thu 15th
Bath The Forum – Sat 17th
Southend-On-Sea Cliff Pavilion Theatre – Mon 19th
Croydon Fairfield Concert Hall – Tue 20th
NOVEMBER 2020
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall – Fri 27th
Leicester De Montfort Hall – Sat 28th
Cardiff St David’s Hall – Mon 30th
DECEMBER 2020
Birmingham Symphony Hall – Tue 1st
Brighton Centre – Thu 3rd
London Eventim Apollo – Sat 5th
Bournemouth International Centre – Sun 6th