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Deep Purple postponed its scheduled concerts in Leipzig and Hamburg after singer Ian Gillan was hospitalized following what the band described as a medical emergency. The group said it is working to reschedule both shows and that existing tickets will be valid; Gillan’s condition and the effect on later tour dates have not been disclosed.
Deep Purple has postponed its scheduled concerts in Leipzig and Hamburg after singer Ian Gillan was hospitalized following what the band described as a medical emergency. In a statement issued Saturday, the group said it could not perform at the QI Arena in Leipzig that night or at Hamburg’s Sporthalle the following evening, and that it was working to find new dates.
The band said the emergency had led to Gillan’s current hospitalization. It did not provide further details about what happened, the nature of his condition or how long he might need to recover. The announcement did not say whether he was expected to leave the hospital soon.
Deep Purple apologized to fans for the short notice and said it shared their disappointment. The group said tickets already purchased for the Leipzig and Hamburg concerts will remain valid for the rescheduled dates. It did not announce replacement dates in its statement.
The band’s schedule listed its tour as due to resume in Berlin on Wednesday, November 4, continuing through a November 25 show in London. Deep Purple was also scheduled to tour Latin America in December. The band did not say whether Gillan’s hospitalization would affect any of those performances.
Two German Dates Now in Limbo
The announcement affects fans who planned to attend two concerts on Deep Purple’s ongoing European run, with new dates still to be arranged. The band’s decision also leaves its near-term schedule uncertain: the next listed performance is in Berlin, several days after the postponed Hamburg show, but there is no confirmation that the Berlin concert will go ahead.
For ticket holders, the clearest guidance so far is that existing tickets will be accepted at rescheduled shows. The group has not said when replacements will be announced or described any refund arrangements, so fans should rely on updates from the band, the venues or their ticket sellers for further instructions.
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Postponements During the European Tour
The Leipzig and Hamburg concerts were part of Deep Purple’s fall UK and European tour. The band’s published itinerary, as reported by Consequence, showed the run continuing with a Berlin concert on November 4 and ending with a London date on November 25.
After the European dates, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band was scheduled to play in Latin America in December. That later itinerary is relevant to the wider impact of Gillan’s hospitalization, but the band has not announced changes to it. The only confirmed postponements in its statement are the Leipzig and Hamburg shows.
““This comes as a result of a medical emergency involving Ian Gillan, which has resulted in his current hospitalisation.””
— Deep Purple
Gillan’s Condition and Tour Status
No details about Gillan’s diagnosis, the seriousness of his condition or his expected recovery time were included in the band’s announcement. It is also unclear whether he will be able to perform at the scheduled Berlin show on November 4 or at later European and Latin American dates.
Deep Purple has not given replacement dates for Leipzig or Hamburg, nor has it outlined refund options. The statement confirms only that the two concerts are postponed and that tickets will be valid at the rescheduled performances; no cancellations or changes to the remaining tour itinerary were announced.
Rescheduled Dates and Tour Updates
Deep Purple said it is working to set new dates for Leipzig and Hamburg. Fans will need to wait for the band or venues to publish the schedule and any additional ticket instructions.
The next performance on the itinerary provided in the report is Berlin on November 4. The band has not confirmed whether that show, the rest of its European run or its December Latin American tour will proceed as scheduled. Further updates from Deep Purple are expected to clarify Gillan’s status and any changes.
Key Questions
Why did Deep Purple postpone the Leipzig and Hamburg shows?
The band said singer Ian Gillan was hospitalized following a medical emergency. It did not disclose further medical details.
Which concerts have been postponed?
The affected dates are the concert at QI Arena in Leipzig and the following evening’s show at Sporthalle in Hamburg.
Will tickets remain valid?
Yes. Deep Purple said tickets already purchased will be valid for the rescheduled dates. The replacement dates have not yet been announced.
Will the rest of Deep Purple’s tour go ahead?
The band did not announce changes to its other dates. Its itinerary listed a Berlin show on November 4, followed by dates through London on November 25 and a Latin American tour in December, but it has not confirmed whether those performances will proceed as planned.
Source: consequence.net
