Sam Smith cancels tour due to bleed on vocal chords
He releases an emotional statement
Sam Smith has axed the remaining dates on his Australian tour due to a haemorrhage on his vocal chords.
The 22-year-old London lad has worked almost constantly for the past 18 months and now it seems his relentless touring and promotional duties have taken their toll on his voice.
The singer is halfway through his eight-date tour Down Under and has postponed the final four shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth on doctor's orders.
He has also been forced to axe an appearance at The Logie Awards on Sunday (3rd May).
He wrote in a statement: “I am deeply, deeply saddened to tell my Australian fans, I have to cancel my Australian tour.
“I have been vocally exhausted for a whole now however last night in Sydney I had a small haemorrhage on my vocal chords.
“The doctors have told me I need to fully rest until my vocal chords have healed, otherwise this could become a huge long-term issue.
“I am so sorry to all who have bought tickets, I truly am. We will be announcing re-arranged dates very shortly. This kills me.”
It’s not known whether Sam’s dates in Asia next month will be affected by his condition.