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YES cancel London show and postpone rest of Relayer tour

YES have been forced to cancel their London Eventim Apollo show and postpone the rest of their 2023 Relayer European and UK tour.

“YES and their management have explored every possible avenue to arrange insurance cover for the tour in the event of COVID-related exemption or Act of War exclusion,” a statement issued this morning reads. “The insurance industry has withdrawn all such insurances which made touring possible pre-COVID and before the Ukraine conflict.

“There have always been calculated risk assessments to consider when touring, and YES has unfailingly paid a premium to cover against terrorism in addition to conventional cancellation risks. With a view to supporting venues and crew, YES toured the UK in 2022, but the band simply cannot undertake such a large-scale tour with so many risks being uninsured.

“Insurance cover was promised for events in 2023 but this has now been withdrawn until 2024, with confirmations of normality in ’24 following representations to the insurance industry to reassess its attitudes to COVID and Act of War insurance. Bands at some levels can mitigate against these risks, but YES’ touring model creates unjustifiable levels of risk.

“YES’ 2023 Eventim Apollo (London) show is not happening, and tickets are now being refunded. The remainder of the tour dates are being rescheduled to 2024, with new dates to be announced shortly – all tickets will remain valid.

“YES wish to express their sincere regrets to their faithful fans and ask for their understanding. The band has now received the necessary assurances for 2024 and are committed to returning to the stage then.”

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10jun7:00 pmYES, BirminghamSymphony HallWill be rescheduled to 2024

11jun7:00 pmYES, SouthendCliffs PavillionWill be rescheduled to 2024

12jun7:00 pmYES, YorkBarbicanWill be rescheduled to 2024

14jun7:00 pmYES, GlasgowRoyal Concert HallWill be rescheduled to 2024

15jun7:00 pmYES, GatesheadThe SageWill be rescheduled to 2024

16jun7:00 pmYES, LiverpoolPhilharmonic HallWill be rescheduled to 2024

18jun7:00 pmYES, ManchesterBridgewater HallWill be rescheduled to 2024

20jun7:00 pmYES, LondonEventim ApolloRefunds are being issued.

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