Enter Shikari announce indefinite hiatus from 2027: ‘We don’t think we’re splitting up’
British rock band Enter Shikari has announced an indefinite hiatus starting at the end of 2027. The band members cited the physical and mental toll of their long-term career, though they emphasized that they are not officially splitting up.
Why it matters
The announcement marks the potential end of a significant 20-year career for a prominent alternative rock group, impacting their global fanbase.
Rou Reynolds on stage with Enter Shikari in Leeds in 2024. The rock band have announced they are taking a break. Photograph: Georgina Harrison Rou Reynolds on stage with Enter Shikari in Leeds in 2024. The rock band have announced they are taking a break. Photograph: Georgina Harrison Music Enter Shikari announce indefinite hiatus from 2027: ‘We don’t think we’re splitting up’ Rock band will still tour the UK, Europe and US over the next year but say decision to ‘fall dormant’ feels ‘liberating’
Prefer the Guardian on Google The British rock band Enter Shikari have announced they will go on hiatus at the end of 2027, a decision that may result in the band’s “extinction”.
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