Pale Waves reschedule Dublin and Belfast shows under doctor's orders

Goth-pop outfit Pale Waves have postponed two Irish dates on their 2022 tour, as a result of lead vocalist Heather Baron-Gracie losing her voice. Both gigs have been rescheduled for this March.

Before the rescheduling, the group was slated to play Belfast's Limelight and Dublin's Academy on February 19 and 20 respectively.

The Manchester-formed band took to social media yesterday (February 20) to explain the cancellation saying: "We're so sorry to have to do this but after not touring for 2 years, Heather's voice has completely gone after the first run of shows."

"We're left with no option but to cancel tonight's and tomorrow's shows under doctor's orders. We are hoping no further shows will be affected, but we will keep you posted."

We’ll be back as soon as we can 🖤 pic.twitter.com/HZiUxG01ss

— PALE WAVES (@palewaves) February 19, 2022

Many fans tweeted their disappointment at the last-minute change of events as the Dublin gig was canceled within hours of the show.

However, the 'She's My Religion' group have already announced new dates for the Irish shows with original tickets still valid. In addition to the dates in Ireland, a show in Glasgow was also rescheduled.

See the new dates below. 

March 3: Belfast, Limelight
March 4: Dublin, The Academy
March 5: Glasgow, O2 Academy

Pale Waves will pick up their 2022 tour with shows in Sheffield, Leicester, Oxford, Manchester and London later this month.

The Mancunian quartet released their sophomore album Who Am I?  in 2021, after almost three years had passed since their debut LP.

The second major release from the band was made over lockdown, with virtual collaboration with famed producer Rich Costey (Sigur Rós, Frank Turner, Muse, Foster The People).

Hot Press' Kate Brayden reviewed Who Am I? saying: "There’s the presence of a newfound self-assuredness in Baron-Gracie since coming out, with the 26-year-old’s bravery also resulting in emotional tracks addressing mental health and sobriety struggles. Avril Lavigne melodies and Hayley Williams power ballads are scattered throughout the project, as clichéd a comparison as that sounds."

Read the full review, here. 

Baron-Gracie caught up with Hot Press' Ed Power last year to discuss touring at the pandemic descended, seeing off haters, re-thinking their sound and self-growth.

“I’ve travelled all over, met so many people, had so many more experiences,” the indie singer said. “I’ve grown up a tonne, I feel. I’ve come to terms with the realisation that I used to live a bit of a toxic lifestyle. I had to that things were toxic. It’s painful. I had to admit to myself that I want to grow. I wanted to be a better version of myself."

Revisit the full interview, here.