Canadian music sensation Drake is in the midst of a European tour with fellow singer PartyNextDoor – but he has angered some fans by suddenly changing concert dates
Music fans have been left in despair as Drake has announced his hotly anticipated concert in Manchester this coming week has been cancelled. The 38-year-old Canadian rap star had been due to thrill fans at the Co-Op Arena on Monday night.
But on Sunday, news emerged that the concert had to be abruptly cancelled – due to travel disruption. There was good news, however, as fans of Drake were told the gigs would be rescheduled.
The concerts, produced by LiveNation and with Ticketmaster handling ticket sales, would be pushed back to early August, meaning fans had less than a week to change plans to see the star at the recently build music and events venue. However, some fans were still let out as they could not change plans to see the musician on his rescheduled dates.
Drake is on the road with fellow Canadian singer PartyNextDoor – the stage name of Jahron Brathwaite, 32. The boys have been entertaining their fans with their $OME $PECIAL $HOWS 4 U tour.
News of the change to the advertised plans was released on Sunday. Fans turning to the official Co-Op Arena website were met with a notice detailing the rescheduled concert.
A notice warned: “Due to unforeseen ferry schedule and travel logistics, tomorrow’s performance in Manchester on July 28th has been rescheduled.”
However, it continued: “The good news is that Drake will now perform in Manchester on Tuesday, August 5th, and it’s set to be an unforgettable night. All tickets remain valid for the new date—we can’t wait to see you there!”
Further details about the headliner and his concert explained: “Five-time Grammy-award winning and multi-platinum global artist Drake announced his highly anticipated return to Europe and the UK with his $ome $pecial $hows 4 UK EU run kicking off this July.
“The run will feature PARTYNEXTDOOR on all dates. Produced by Live Nation. The tour marks Drake’s first return to Europe and the UK in six years, following his 2019 Assassination Vacation Tour.”
The change in dates has left some fans disappointed, however. One responded to the news sadly on Instagram, writing: “I’m so sad came way from New York to see the boy.”
Many others have taken to social media to try and sell their rescheduled tickets as they are no longer able to attend the gig following the switch up of dates. And Drake has also risked turning some fans against him due to the scheduling shambles.
One bitterly hit out on X, writing: “so far drake cancelled/rescheduled 3 shows: manchester, belgium and zurich. who the f**k plans his tour dates and why is it that everytime he goes to europe he either cancels the dates or reschedules!!! people travel from other countries to his concerts!!! this is absurd!”
Drake and PartyNextDoor have already played two dates in Manchester and a number of shows in London ahead of the rescheduled dates. They head to Amsterdam next before retuning to Manchester the following week.
The duo will remain on the road until late September, playing to crowds in Germany, France, Italy, Sweden and more.
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