Yungblud's Mental Health Pause
Yungblud cancels Calgary festival performance for mental health; Nelly now headlining July 12.
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The July 12 Cowboys Music Festival show will now feature Nelly and Steve Aoki as the new headliners, with affected tickets automatically updated for the change. Ticket holders have three options: keep their ticket for the Nelly/Steve Aoki date (two tickets per original ticket), exchange for Tixr credits, or request a full refund.
Yungblud had previously canceled a show in Norway in late June because of recurring tonsillitis, highlighting ongoing health issues that preceded the Calgary festival update.
In addressing Canadian fans, Yungblud posted: "To all my family in Canada I apologise for not being there with you all this weekend. I’m currently in a place where I’m working on myself and taking time off at home in the UK. I’m taking this extremely seriously and facing head on what’s going on for the good of the long term. I will never take any of this for granted and I will see you all soon. I love you all."
During Bludfest in Czechia, he delivered an emotional onstage moment, telling the crowd he has felt disconnected but that he belongs and is grateful for their support, a sentiment he later framed as part of his effort to confront his struggles.
Yungblud has pulled out of the Cowboys Music Festival in Calgary, citing mental health concerns that he says require immediate attention. The 28-year-old British singer, born Dominic Harrison, was set to headline the July 12 show but will stay home in the UK to focus on his recovery, according to Exclaim.
The withdrawal comes days after an emotional moment during his set at Bludfest in Czechia, where he told the crowd he had been feeling disconnected. His management called the decision reluctant but necessary for his long-term well-being, Far Out Magazine reported.
Nelly and Steve Aoki Step In as New Headliners
The Cowboys Music Festival has replaced Yungblud with Nelly and Steve Aoki for the July 12 date. Tickets will be automatically updated to cover the new show, with each original ticket giving access to two people, according to Exclaim.
Ticket holders have three choices: keep their ticket for the Nelly and Steve Aoki show, swap it for Tixr credits, or request a full refund. Festival organizers stressed that all other scheduled shows will go ahead as planned, The Mirror reported.
Yungblud's Apology to Canadian Fans
Yungblud posted a direct message to his Canadian fans after the cancellation. He wrote: "I'm currently in a place where I'm working on myself and taking time off at home in the UK. I'm taking this extremely seriously and facing head on what's going on for the good of the long term."
He added: "I will never take any of this for granted and I will see you all soon. I love you all." Rock Celebrities noted that his team described the decision as reluctant but essential to his recovery.
Emotional Bludfest Moment Preceded the Calgary Exit
Before the Calgary cancellation, Yungblud had a raw onstage moment at Bludfest in Czechia. He told the crowd he had been feeling disconnected and broke down in tears during the set, AOL reported. He told fans he felt like he belonged and thanked them for their support.
He later framed the moment as part of his effort to confront his struggles head-on. The Bludfest incident drew wide attention and appeared to be a turning point that led to the Calgary withdrawal days later, The Mirror reported.
A Pattern of Health Issues in Recent Weeks
The Calgary pullout is not Yungblud's first cancellation this summer. He scrapped a show in Norway in late June due to recurring tonsillitis. That physical health issue came just weeks before the mental health concerns that led to the Calgary decision, according to Far Out Magazine.
Together, the two cancellations point to a difficult stretch for the singer. His team has not given a timeline for his return to touring, but confirmed he is resting at home in the UK and taking his recovery seriously, Exclaim reported.
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