CMAT cancels Paris gig in advance of Electric Picnic headliner
Irish singer CMAT has cancelled her performance at the Rock en Seine festival in France due to gastroenteritis and travel disruptions caused by a thunderstorm. She is still expected to headline the Electric Picnic festival in Ireland on Saturday.
Why it matters
The cancellation highlights the logistical challenges faced by touring artists and provides updates for fans attending major music festivals.
CMAT , who is to perform at Electric Picnic on Saturday, has had to cancel her show in France due to illness on Friday.
She was due on stage at Rock en Seine festival, near Paris, on Friday alongside artists such as Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, Wet Leg and Biffy Clyro.
In an Instagram post, the Co Meath singer said: “I am very sorry to say we are no longer able to play our show at Rock en Seine today.
“I have gastroenteritis and was due to travel yesterday but was not able and I have not yet fully recovered to travel today.”
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