Overview

• On July 28, Michael Kiwanuka announced via his official Instagram story that he would cancel all remaining European summer festival dates and his October support tour with Mumford & Sons.
• His team cited continued illness and doctors’ orders to withdraw from performances, prioritizing his health above scheduled appearances.
• Scheduled slots at Ireland’s All Together Now, Hungary’s Sziget Festival, Belgium’s Pukkelpop and the UK’s We Out Here and Victorious have been vacated.
• Victorious Festival confirmed that Kaiser Chiefs will fill his performance slot, and other promoters are in talks to secure substitute headliners.
• Fans and industry figures have voiced support and well wishes online, underscoring the growing focus on artist wellbeing in live music.