Midge Ure has rescheduled his autumn 2025 tour dates after health issues requiring “urgent treatment” emerged at a recent check up.
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The soloist and former Ultravox frontman will perform for the remainder of the month, including several UK shows as well as stops in Slovakia and Italy, but upcoming dates in Australia and across Europe have been axed from September onwards.
Taking to his official Instagram account, Ure shared that during a recent routine check-up, doctors had discovered a health issue – which he didn’t specify – that needed urgent treatment and would require a period of recovery.
“I know many of you travel great distances, often across borders to attend the shows, and I never take that support for granted,” he said. “I’m truly sorry for any inconvenience or disruption this causes to your plans.
“I remain fully committed to performing all shows currently scheduled for this month and I’m looking forward to being out there with you for as long as I’m able. Let me reassure you that the ‘A Man Of Two Worlds’ tour is very much going ahead.”
While sharing aims to be back on the road again as soon as possible, he assured fans that he and his team were working with promoters to reschedule the affected dates, and would share updates on his Facebook page when they had them.
Concluding the post, which drew support from Garbage, the Scottish singer wrote: “I kindly ask that you respect the privacy of myself and my family during this difficult time. Thank you, as always, for your understanding, patience, and unwavering support. It truly means a great deal.”
In other news, Live Aid – which Ure organised alongside Bob Geldof – will mark its 40th with Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical hitting London’s West End, as well as the release of the original cast album, along with a special performance in the capital and evening of special BBC programming.
