Rising Irish Star CMAT Halts UK Tour Due to Emergency Dental Surgery
Rising Irish musician CMAT forced to postpone UK tour dates due to emergency wisdom teeth surgery, affecting multiple sold-out shows and Mercury Prize ceremony appearance.
CMAT performing at a recent Irish music festival before dental emergency forced tour postponement
Dublin-based singer CMAT, who has been making waves in the Irish cultural scene, has been forced to postpone her sold-out UK tour due to urgent wisdom teeth removal surgery.
Medical Emergency Strikes at Critical Moment
Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, known professionally as CMAT, announced the postponement of her October tour dates through Instagram on Wednesday evening. The 29-year-old artist, whose success mirrors the recent growing Irish influence in international markets, is currently experiencing severe jaw pain that prevents her from performing.
"I currently can't even open my mouth wide enough to laugh let alone sing," Thompson explained, highlighting the severity of her condition.
Impact on Mercury Prize Nomination
The timing is particularly unfortunate as CMAT was set to perform at the prestigious Mercury Prize ceremony in Newcastle on October 16th. Her album "Euro-Country" has garnered significant attention, contributing to Ireland's growing cultural impact across Europe.
Tour Dates Affected
- Brixton Academy, London (Original Opening Night)
- Manchester
- Leeds
- Birmingham
- Newcastle
- Glasgow
- Cardiff
The artist's management has confirmed they are actively working on rescheduling all affected tour dates, with priority given to accommodating existing ticket holders.
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