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Celine Dion forced to postpone Manchester AO Arena gigs AGAIN due to health issues

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Celine Dion has had to reschedule her concerts in Manchester once again, this time due to health issues.

The pop icon has posted an emotional video on social media, explaining that she is ‘experiencing spasms’ and not recovering as quickly as she’d hoped.

The My Heart Will Go On singer had already had to push her Courage world tour back due to the pandemic.

Her planned shows at the AO Arena Manchester, which were supposed to be on 5 and 6 June, have now been rescheduled again to next spring.

Celine Dion has rescheduled her tour dates again, informing fans with an emotional video statement. Credit: Celine Dion

A visibly emotional Celine said: “Well here we are again, and I’m so sorry that we have to change our tour plans for Europe one more time.

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“First we had to move the shows because of the pandemic – now this my health issues that is causing us to postpone some shows.

“The good news is that I’m doing a little bit better, but it’s going very slow, and it’s very frustrating for me.

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“You know I’m getting treatment from my doctors, taking medication, but I’m still experiencing some spasm and it’s taking a lot longer for me to recover than I had hoped.

“I need to be in top shape when I’m on stage. I honestly can’t wait, but I’m just not there yet.

“Just telling you how I feel and I wanted you to know that I’m sorry for this news.

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“I know you’ve all waited so long for the concerts and I appreciate your loyalty. By now I am convinced that you should be so fed up of all of this, you know, waiting for so long.

“But all I can say is that I’m doing my very best to get back to the level that I need to be, so that I can give 100% at my shows, because that’s what you deserve. Yeah.

“And thank you so much for the messages of love and support that you always send to my social media. It means a lot to me. Hope to see you soon. Until then, you take care, okay? I love you so much. Bye.”

Celine Dion’s gigs at the AO Arena Manchester will now take place on 5 and 6 April, 2023.

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Courteeners set for huge hometown event at Wythenshawe Park in Manchester

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The latest artist due to play Wythenshawe Park has been announced, with hometown heroes Courteeners set to take the stage in Manchester.

Now that is a big booking.

The Middleton-formed Manc band remain one of the biggest contemporary names to come out of Greater Manchester, and having already played to record-breaking crowds at Heaton Park, Old Trafford, and most venues in the region over the last two decades, this is just the next one to tick off.

Better still, they’re bringing some brilliant acts along with them for Live From Wythenshawe Park 2026, with the one-day festival becoming more established every year.

Who is supporting Courteeners at Wythenshawe Park?

As well as openers, Getdown Services and Girl In The Year Above, who’ll be representing Bristol and the Irish delegation respectively, there’s no chance of the warm-ups not doing their job before the headliners get underway.

The two big support acts scheduled to join the St. Jude stars for the massive outdoor gig are none other than Merseyside veterans, The Coral, as well as fellow indie favourites, The Vaccines.

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As if that lineup wasn’t already one of the best Live From Wythenshawe Park has seen to date, the latter are set to play their debut album, What Did You Expect From The Vaccines?, in full – 2026 marks a whole 15 years since it was first released, if you can believe that.

You won’t be surprised to hear that their headline UK tour celebrating the same milestone has sold out pretty much across the board, with a second Manchester date added AND now an extra chance to see them live supporting Courteeners.

General admission for the show goes on sale 10am on Friday, 24 October 2025, with tickets available via Gigs and Tours.com as well as Ticketmaster; Courtneers are also donating £1 from every ticket sold directly to the Music Venue Trust, the UK charity protecting and improving grassroots music venues.

That’s what we like to hear.

Contributions like this really do go on to help keep local venues open, support up-and-coming new artists on tour, not to mention it serves as an investment in the future of live music in what is an increasingly challenging industry.

With Courteeners set to follow another big and even more iconic indie rock band already confirmed, Live From Wythenshawe Park 2026 is shaping up nicely.

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You can get ready to grab your tickets to both HERE.

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DMA’s add extra Manchester gig to highly anticipated Hills End 10th anniversary tour

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Indie favourites DMA’s have finally confirmed their highly anticipated Hills End anniversary tour, celebrating 10 years since their breakout debut album with several UK dates, including not one but now TWO here in Manchester.

The Aussie band beloved by Brits and music fans all over have been teasing a reveal of some sort over the past weeks, but now the news is official.

Up there with the Sydney music scene’s finest exports right now, DMA‘s have always had a strong following over here, but especially so up North and Manchester in particular, with their youthful, uplifting and moving style often striking up similarities to our own indie rock roots.

Revealing details of the Hills End 10th anniversary shows on social media earlier this week, the talented trio confirmed a number of Northern gigs – and then quickly had to add a bunch more…

Besides us Mancs being the first stop on the run of live shows (honoured, of course), we’re one of three UK cities getting an additional live show after fans lapped up the pre-sale.

Perhaps the most exciting part about this announcement is that this will be the very first time that DMA’s will be performing their much-loved maiden LP live in full.

At this time, we’re not sure whether or not they’ll be playing from start to finish in order, but either way, fans are understandably very excited; you can consider us here at Audio North firmly included in that group, by the way.

We’re sure we don’t need to remind you lot reading this per se, but cherished tracks from the record obviously include ‘Delete’, ‘Lay Down’, ‘In The Moment’.

They’ll also be playing working-class outposts like Newcastle and Glasgow (make that twice), as well as paying a visit to our friends over at The Hoot in Yorkshire. You can see the full list of shows down below.

DMA’s Hills End 10th anniversary tour 2026 – UK dates

*Italicised dates are extra shows added.

February

  • Friday 06 – O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
  • Saturday 07 – NX, Newcastle
  • Sunday 08 – O2 Academy, Birmingham
  • Tuesday 10 – O2 Academy, Bristol
  • Wednesday 11 – O2 Academy Brixton, London
  • Thursday 12 – O2 Academy Brixton, London
  • Saturday 14 – O2 Academy, Leeds
  • Sunday 15 – O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
  • Monday 16 – O2 Academy, Glasgow
  • Tuesday 17 – O2 Academy, Glasgow

May

  • Wednesday 20 – Rock City, Nottingham
  • Thursday 21 – Rock City, Nottingham
  • Friday 22 – UEA, Norwich
WHAT an album this is.

Speaking on the initial announcement, the band said: “The UK has always felt like a second home for us. Hills End was where our story really began overseas, so it feels right to come back and celebrate it with the fans who’ve supported us from day one.”

Literally almost a full decade on from its release, the DMA’s anniversary tour kicks off at O2 Victoria Warehouse next February and, as of yet, no support act has been confirmed.

Johnny Took, Matt Mason and lead singer Tommy O’Dell will then be coming back to Manchester for round two on Sunday, 15 February.

Tickets go on sale at 9am this Friday, 17 October; you can get ready to grab your tickets HERE.

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