The Rolling Stones axe Amsterdam and Bern gigs after Mick Jagger tests positive for Covid
They've released a pair of statements
Last updated 14th Jun 2022
Update: The Rolling Stones have issued a second statement at 9am this morning (14th June) confirming that they are also postponing their next show on Friday 17th June in Switzerland, at Bern's Wankdorf Stadium.
In the statement posted to social media, the band wrote: "The Rolling Stones have been forced to postpone their upcoming concert in Bern, Switzerland at Wankdorf Stadium on Friday June 17, following Mick Jagger testing positive for COVID."
"The Stones Milan show on Tuesday, June 21 at San Siro Stadium goes ahead and will take place as scheduled."
"The Bern show will be rescheduled for a later date."
Read the full statement here:
The Rolling Stones were also forced to cancel their Amsterdam concert on Monday 13th June after Mick Jagger tested positive for Covid.
Just a few hours before The Stones took to the stage at Johan Cruijff Arena, the band issued a statement saying 78-year-old Jagger began to develop symptoms as he arrived at the stadium.
“The Rolling Stones have been forced to call off tonight’s concert in Amsterdam at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, following Mick Jagger testing positive after experiencing symptoms of Covid upon arrival at the stadium,” the statement read.
“The Rolling Stones are deeply sorry for tonight’s postponement, but the safety of the audience, fellow musicians and the touring crew has to take priority.
“The show will be rescheduled for a later date. Tickets for tonight’s show will be honoured for the rescheduled date. Standby for details.”
Mick Jagger issued his own statement apologising to their Dutch fans.
“I’m so sorry that we’ve had to postpone the Amsterdam show with such short notice tonight,” he wrote.
“I have unfortunately just tested positive for Covid. We aim to reschedule the date ASAP and get back as soon as we can. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Mick.”
The Amsterdam concert was due to take place four days after The Rolling Stones’ triumphant concert at Liverpool’s Anfield stadium.
The Liverpool gig was The Rolling Stones’ first concert on UK soil since the untimely death of drummer Charlie Watts last August.
The Rolling Stones’ next scheduled date on the SIXTY Tour is at Wankdorf Stadium in Bern, Switzerland on Friday night (17th June).
The 60th anniversary trek includes two shows at London’s BST Hyde Park on Saturday 25th June and Sunday 3rd July.
Everyone at Planet Rock wishes Mick a speedy recovery.