Oasis Fans who had tickets to today’s V Fest will be massively disappointed with the news that their icons have been forced to pull out of today’s headlining slot at Chelmsford due to lead singer Liam Gallagher losing his voice. Snow Patrol will be stepping in to fill their shoes.
The promotors at V Festival have released the following news below:
London Sunday 23rd August 2009: V Festival organisers regret to share the news with fans that unfortunately tonight’s headlining performance will not go ahead as planned. Unfortunately front man Liam Gallagher is unwell with Viral Laryngitis and has been advised by Doctor’s not to perform at tonight’s event.
Organisers are pleased to be able to announce that Snow Patrol will be filling the headline slot.
An Oasis spokesperson commented: “After a year of being on the road this is the first performance to be lost to a band member’s illness, so naturally we are all completely gutted. Liam is resting up and should be fine to resume the tour next Friday in Paris.”
Festival Director, Bob Angus commented:
“Fans will naturally be disappointed but of course – the artist’s health must come first. The acts on the V Stage are sure to play their set of their lives so fans have a fantastic Sunday night at V Festival, Chelmsford”
After last night’s show Noel Gallagher also complained about stomach aches . The older brother wrote on his tour blog “Don’t feel too clever. Outrageous stomach ache. Feel like I’m coming down with summat. Bugger. Might have to get the doctor out in the morning. Hope it came out of the speakers ok. Gutted.”
Oasis headlined the Weston Park leg of the two day event last night with Las Vegas super stars The Killers repeating their Chelmsford performance for an eager crowd tonight at the Staffordshire based event.
Liam’s Twitter Message on Monday (08/24) read: The voice may of disappeared but I’m still here.1st things first V I’m gutted your gutted,I’m sorry what can I say fuck all at the moment.
They played the Staffordshire gig last night.