80’s music icon Midge Ure has issued a health update on Instagram after he cancelled all of his upcoming tour dates.

The Ultravox frontman, 71, postponed his tour on Wednesday over an ‘urgent’ health issue he discovered during a routine medical check-up.

And in a statement shared on Friday, Midge said he is feeling ‘positive’ and hopes to be back on tour before the end of the year. However, he did not disclose when he would be back on stage.

He wrote: ‘Friends, I just want to say a big thank you for the outpouring of love and wishes you’ve sent. It genuinely means so much.

‘I am positive and hope to be back in action before the end of the year. With thanks and love, Midge.’

In a statement earlier this week, Midge shared hopes to finish his August stint of gigs.

80’s music icon Midge Ure, 71, has issued a health update on Instagram after he cancelled all of his upcoming tour dates (Seen last month)

The Ultravox frontman postponed his tour on Wednesday over an ‘urgent’ health issue he discovered during a routine medical check-up (Band pictured in the 80s)

And in a statement shared on Friday, Midge said he is feeling ‘positive’ and hopes to be back on tour before the end of the year. However, he did not disclose when he would be back on stage

‘During a recent routine check-up, doctors discovered a health issue that requires urgent treatment and a period of recovery,’ Midge said.

‘It is with great sadness and difficulty I have to reschedule all shows planned from September onwards.’

He said: ‘I know many of you travel great distances, often across borders to attend the shows, and I never take that support for granted. 

‘I’m truly sorry for any inconvenience or disruption this causes to your plans.

‘I remain fully committed to performing all shows scheduled for this month and I’m looking forward to being out there with you for as long as I’m able.’

Midge reassured fans that his A Man of Two Worlds tour, currently scheduled for May and June next year, is still ‘very much going ahead’.

He said: ‘I’m aiming to be back on the road again as soon as possible. My team and I are working closely with promoters to reschedule affected dates. 

‘I kindly ask you respect the privacy of myself and my family during this difficult time.’

Midge released a statement on Thursday saying it is with ‘great sadness and difficulty’ that he has had to postpone upcoming tour dates as he requires urgent medical treatment (Seen last month)

‘During a recent routine check-up, doctors discovered a health issue that requires urgent treatment and a period of recovery,’ Midge said in a statement shared on Instagram

Midge reassured fans that his A Man of Two Worlds tour, currently scheduled for May and June next year, is still ‘very much going ahead’ (Seen last month)

Fans rushed to the comment to share their well wishes, writing: ‘Sending much love, strength and healing to you and your family’

Fans rushed to the comment to share their well wishes. 

They wrote: ‘Sending much love, strength and healing to you and your family. Take all the time you need and be gentle with yourself. ❤️❤️,’;

‘HUGE love , hugs, strength and recovery ! We’ll see you soon .♥️,’; ‘Take your Time! Yes ..Health is number one !!❤️❤️❤️ Sending much love and healing vibes,’;

‘Wishing you the speediest of recoveries. Everyone will fully understand that you need to put yourself first in such circumstances. Sending positive vibes and well wishes. Hugs x,’;

The star rose to prominence in the early 1980s as frontman of Ultravox and later as co-founder of Band Aid alongside Bob Geldof.

He co-wrote the charity single Do They Know It’s Christmas?, released in 1984 to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia, and performed at Live Aid the following year.

Earlier in 2025, Midge reunited with Bob for a 40th anniversary commemoration of the Band Aid initiative. 

His best-known song, Vienna, released in 1981, famously reached No 2 in the UK charts and was kept off the top spot by Shaddap You Face, a novelty single by Joe Dolce.

Fans are advised to check with local promoters for new dates once they are rescheduled.