Radiohead have been forced to postpone their first two Copenhagen dates this week after Thom Yorke was struck down with illness, throwing the band’s long-awaited tour into sudden disarray. The announcement came just hours before the first of the planned shows, disappointing thousands of fans who had travelled to the Danish capital to see the group return to the stage.
The postponed concerts, originally set for early this week, are now being rescheduled for December 15 and December 16, with the hope that Thom Yorke will recover in time to resume performing. The revised dates mean fans will still get to see the band in Copenhagen, though the disruption has added a layer of uncertainty to a tour that already carries significant expectations following their lengthy break from live performances.
A spokesman for the band confirmed that Yorke has been diagnosed with an extreme throat infection, a condition serious enough to make singing impossible. He is currently receiving treatment with the goal of enabling Radiohead to continue with the remaining shows planned for December 4 and 5 in Copenhagen, as well as their high-demand dates in Berlin later this month. The spokesman stressed that the singer’s health remains the priority, even as the band work behind the scenes to minimise disruption to fans.
The band released an official statement to their social media.
For fans in Copenhagen, the postponement is undoubtedly a blow – particularly for those who travelled from outside the city or from abroad. However, the quick turnaround in announcing replacement dates has offered reassurance that the band intend to fulfil the shows as soon as Yorke is well enough. Ticketholders will be able to use their existing tickets for the rescheduled concerts, allowing the majority of fans to maintain their plans with minimal changes.
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The band’s upcoming Berlin shows, beginning December 8, remain on the schedule for now, though everything hinges on Yorke’s recovery. As with many vocal infections, recovery times can vary, but the singer is said to be following medical advice closely in order to protect his voice and return to performing safely.
While the setback has understandably caused frustration among concert-goers, the overall response online has been largely supportive, with many fans expressing concern for Yorke’s health and urging the band to take whatever time is needed. For Radiohead, the focus will now be on ensuring the frontman makes a full recovery so the rest of the tour can go ahead as planned.
The sudden pause serves as a reminder of the delicate nature of live performance schedules, particularly for artists with demanding vocal ranges. But with treatment already underway and new dates in place, the band remain optimistic that their return to the stage will continue before the end of the year.
