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Ed Sheeran’s fans in Japan and the Phillippines are doubtless breathing a huge sigh of relief after the ‘Galway Girl’ hitmaker announced re-scheduled dates after having to postpone gigs in Taiwan, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, Hong Kong and South Korea following his recent bike accident.
But it looks like the rest of Sheeran’s Asian fans will remain disappointed – for the time being, at least.
Sheeran was rushed to hospital earlier this month after being knocked down by car in London. He was riding his bike when the accident happened and was left with an injured arm, wrist and elbow.
The accident forced the singer to put on hold imminent dates in Asia but he’s now announced that he’ll tour the region next April.
Speaking in a statement, Sheeran said: “A follow-up visit to my doctors today confirmed that I will be good to go from the Singapore shows onwards. Osaka, Tokyo and Manila will be rescheduled for April 2018. My dates in Taipei, Seoul, Hong Kong and Jakarta will sadly need to be cancelled as it’s just been impossible to reschedule these for next year.
“I’m really gutted that not all the postponed dates could be rescheduled and I am working hard with my team to try and come back to these places as soon as I can to see all of you. I’m sorry to everyone who has been affected by this.”
RESCHEDULED SHOWS (New dates):
APRIL
08 - Manila Mall of Asia Concert Grounds, PH
11 - Osaka, Osaka-Jo Hall, JP
13 - Tokyo, Nippon Budokan, JP
14 - Tokyo, Nippon Budokan, JP
CANCELLED SHOWS:
OCTOBER
22 - Taipei, Taipei Nangang Exhibition Hall, TW
29 - Seoul, Olympic Park: The 88 Garden, KR
NOVEMBER
O4 - AsiaWorld-Expo Arena, HK
05 - AsiaWorld-Expo Arena, HK
09 - Jakarta Indonesia Convention Exhibition, ID
