Gig pulled as ceiling damage discovered
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Indie rock band Alt-J had been due to play the legendary music venue on Saturday night, but ‘a sudden deterioration’ to the plaster work needs ‘immediate short-term repairs’.
A spokesman for the Winter Gardens said: “Due to unforeseen circumstances at the venue, the Alt-J concert due to take place at the Empress Ballroom on Saturday has been cancelled.
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In a statement, the band said: “We’re so sorry to say our gig at the Empress Ballroom has been cancelled. During the weekend, the Empress Ballroom suffered damage following the sudden deterioration of internal plaster work which requires immediate short-term repairs.
“We wish we could play the gig but, rest assured, we will be back.”
Upcoming gigs include sold-out dates for The Libertines on September 22 and Bon Iver on September 25.