Arctic Monkeys have said they are "extremely sorry" as they cancelled their upcoming show in Dublin on on Tuesday as their frontman Alex Turner is suffering from acute laryngitis. The rock band has just performed three shows at the Emirates stadium in London from Friday to Sunday and are due to headline the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury this Friday.
In a statement posted to Twitter on the band's official account: "We are extremely sorry to announce that we are cancelling Arctic Monkey's show at Marlay Park in Dublin tomorrow. Alex is suffering from acute laryngitis and following medical advice, has been ordered to rest. Alex and the band apologise for the huge disappointment this will inevitable cause to all their Irish fans."
They added that full refunds will be credited back to ticket purchasers' accounts within the next six working days.