Brian Kennedy steps away from all upcoming gigs to focus on his health

Brian Kennedy is "to step away from all gigs" due to health reason for the coming months following doctors' advice, his team announced.

The announcement, which was posted via Kennedy’s twitter, said that while "there’s nothing sinister going on," he would be taking time to focus on "elevating his health."

Hello all, with immediate effect following Doctors advice BK is stepping away from all gigs for the next couple of months to focus on elevating his health. Be assured there’s nothing sinister going on. He wants to thank everyone for your understanding and support.

The BK team.

— Dr BRIAN KENNEDY (@KennedySinger) March 27, 2024

The post also thanked people and fans for their support.

The West Belfast singer, and longtime fixture of the Irish music scene, was set to perform at the Ashdown Park Hotel in Gorey, Co Wexford this Friday,  as well as venues across Cork, Monaghan and Limerick next month. Please see below for the full list of the gigs affected:

29/03 - Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey, Co. Wexford

05/04 - Sea Church, Ballycotton, Co. Cork

13/04 - Iontas Theatre, Conabury, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan

19/04 - Dolans Upstairs, Limerick, Co. Limerick

20/04 - The Maritime Hotel, Bantry, Co. Cork

On Kennedy's website, the tour dates are said "to be reconfirmed" at a later date.

In a Facebook post, the team said Kennedy was “determined to return to his old self."

"He wants to thank you all, the fans, so much for your unwavering support over the years and he's determined to return to his old self in time,” they said via Kennedy's social media.

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