Ed Sheeran has announced that he had to cancel a gig in the US at short notice due to challenges surrounding the loading of music equipment into the venue.
The British singer-songwriter, 32, informed fans of the news via Instagram shortly before his performance was set to start at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday.
The cancellation came approximately two hours before the singer was due on stage, as many fans were already queuing outside the stadium to see the Shape of You singer as part of his Mathematics tour.
On Instagram, Sheeran wrote: "I can’t believe I’m typing this but there’s been some challenges encountered during the load in of our Vegas show. It’s impossible to go forward with the show."
Typically, "load in" refers to the period when musical equipment is carried into a venue.
In his message, posted at around 6pm local time, Sheeran also wrote: "I’m so sorry. I know everyone has travelled in for this and I wish I could change it.
"The gig will be postponed to Saturday October 28th and all purchased tickets will be valid for that date. I’m so, so sorry x."
He was due to play alongside support acts, American rapper Russ and English singer-songwriter Maisie Peters.
In a statement shared on social media, Allegiant Stadium said: "This evening’s Ed Sheeran concert has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 28. Previously purchased tickets will be valid for the rescheduled date."
Sheeran has previously cancelled gigs in Hong Kong due to severe weather conditions in 2019 and in St Louis, Missouri amid protests in 2017.
He last played Ireland in March of this year at Dublin's 3Arena.
Source: Press Association
