Liam Gallagher says he was left disappointed to have to cut a gig short after falling ill. The Manchester rocker has taken to Twitter to address fans after reportedly leaving 30 minutes into his set at Festival Bureaugard in France on Friday night (July 8).
The 49-year-old singer has apologised to festival goers after walking off mid-set while performing the Oasis hit Stand By Me. The star threw down his maracas and tambourine before walking off stage.
The star has now explained that he has been diagnosed with laryngitis - inflammation of the voice box - and is on doctor's orders to rest. His show in Cognac tomorrow night has been cancelled as a result.
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"Apologies to everyone who came out to Festival Bureaugard last night," he explained. "I was so disappointed to have to cut the set short." Liam told his fans: "I have been diagnosed today with laryngitis and am on Doctors orders to get some rest. Unfortunately that means I have to cancel my upcoming show in Cognac…"
He added: "I never want to let anyone down am really sorry for any disappointment but I have to put my health first LG x" According to reports a message was broadcast on giant screens to confirm that "for reasons beyond our control, Liam Gallagher's concert had to be cut short."
And a message relayed on the festival's social media announced: "For reasons beyond our control, Liam Gallagher's concert had to be cut short. Thank you for your understanding."
The Beauregard Music Festival is one of France's largest pop and rock festivals held in Hérouville-Saint-Clair, northwestern France. Last month Liam performed a homecoming concert at his beloved Manchester City's Etihad Stadium as part of his C’mon You Know tour.
In June he also returned to Knebworth to mark 25 years since Oasis first performed their iconic concert there in 1996. In September Liam will be among the artists performing at a tribute concert for the late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins at London’s Wembley Stadium.
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