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Brit award-winning band cancels Southampton gig amid security probe

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The Brit award-winning band were due to appear at the O2 Guildhall on Saturday but have cancelled appearances “due to an unforeseen illness in the band” after an investigation into security policy at one of their gigs was launched.

The all-female indie outfit cancelled shows at the weekend and have now called off their headline tour dates in Southampton and three other venues “following medical advice”.

In a statement they said: “We have to prioritise our health at this time.”

An announcement on the O2 Guildhall website says: “Sorry, this show has been cancelled and there aren’t any plans to reschedule.

“You’ll be able to get a full refund from wherever you bought your tickets, and your ticket agent will be in touch to tell you more.”

The Last Dinner Parry were due to appear at the O2 Guildhall in Southampton on Saturday, October 5The Last Dinner Party were due to appear at the O2 Guildhall in Southampton on Saturday, October 5

It comes after the band said they were “appalled and disappointed” after a Lincoln venue enforced a security policy that left fans feeling “uncomfortable and disrespected” – with audience members online suggesting male fans faced prejudice.

The Engine Shed, dubbed Lincolnshire’s largest live music facility, has since apologised in a statement on X.

It said security policy was changed in response to “incidents” at a previous The Last Dinner Party gig, but that it resulted in the “unacceptable treatment of some guests” during entry.

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The venue acknowledged that security procedure “fell far short of our venue entry policy, which requires all attendees to be treated equally and be subject to the same entry requirements”.

The Last Dinner Party pulled out of the gig at the last minute, “due to a band member unexpectedly falling ill”, the venue said at the time.

The Last Dinner Party were due to appear at the O2 Guildhall in Southampton on Saturday, October 5The Last Dinner Party were due to appear at the O2 Guildhall in Southampton on Saturday, October 5 (Image: Newsquest)

The Mercury Prize-nominated band, who also cancelled their Sunday show in Cardiff’s TramShed, said in a statement on social media: “We are devastated not to be sharing these nights with you.

“You should all know you’ve made this the most wonderful year of our lives and we can’t thank you enough for your love and support, truly.

“TLDP is here today because of you and we want to keep touring and sharing our music with you for a long long time – but in order to do that we have to make serious decisions like these now so that our long term health doesn’t suffer.”

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