June 23rd 2023.
Alex Turner has been battling laryngitis for the last week, causing Arctic Monkeys to cancel their performance in Dublin. Fans were concerned that the illness would prevent Alex from performing the band's headline set at Glastonbury on Friday, but Emily Eavis, the festival's organiser, has assured fans that the show will likely go on as planned.
“He's recovering, I'm sure we're going to be all right,” she told the BBC. “We've got a couple of back-up plans if not. We've always got back-up plans for everything.”
Louise Verneuil, Alex’s girlfriend, is said to be heading down to the farm today, and trucks marked with ‘Arctic Monkeys’ were spotted parked at the site last night. Additionally, it has been reported that Foo Fighters will be performing as the surprise act over the weekend, while Pulp and Harry Styles have odds of 11/8 and 4/1, respectively, of replacing the Arctic Monkeys if needed.
Arctic Monkeys were due to perform at Marley Park in Dublin, Ireland on Tuesday but announced the cancellation in a statement, which said: “We are extremely sorry to announce the cancellation of Arctic Monkeys’ show at Marlay Park in Dublin tomorrow. Alex is suffering from acute laryngitis and following medical advice, has been ordered to rest. Alex and the band apologise for the huge disappointment this will inevitably cause to all their Irish fans. Full refunds will be credited back to the ticket purchaser’s account.”
Glastonbury kicks off tonight with Arctic Monkeys headlining the Pyramid Stage, followed by Guns N’ Roses on Saturday and Sir Elton John on Sunday. Fans are crossing their fingers that Alex is able to make it to the stage and put on a show to remember. Despite the odds, Emily Eavis is confident that the show will go on. We wish Alex a speedy recovery, and can't wait to see the Arctic Monkeys rock out on the Pyramid Stage.
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