The Arctic Monkeys have cancelled a show just a few days before their headline performance at the Glastonbury Festival. The band's lead singer, Alex Turner, has fallen ill with "acute laryngitis".
The band has announced that they will no longer play at Marlay Park in Dublin tomorrow (June 20). It comes just ahead of they are due to take to the Pyramid Stage at Worthy Farm.
The Arctic Monkeys are scheduled to perform in the 10.15pm headline slot on Friday night (June 23). They will play after Royal Blood and the mystery group The ChurnUps.
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The group said: "We are extremely sorry to announce the cancellation of Arctic Monkeys' 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. Full refunds will be credited back to the ticket purchaser's account by Ticketmaster within the next six working days."
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