Midge Ure has cancelled all of his upcoming tour dates over an ‘urgent’ health issue discovered during a routine medical check-up.

The Ultravox frontman, 71, will go ahead with solo performances scheduled for August but has announced a pause on all shows planned from September onwards, affecting concerts in Australia, New Zealand, the US and Europe.

Midge released a statement saying it is with ‘great sadness and difficulty’ that he has had to postpone upcoming tour dates as he requires urgent medical treatment.

‘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.

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

The Scottish singer-songwriter made the announcement on Wednesday, adding while he is ‘truly sorry’ for the disruption to fans’ plans, he remains ‘fully committed’ to performing the remaining shows this month.

Midge Ure has cancelled all of his upcoming tour dates over an ‘urgent’ health issue discovered during a routine medical check-up (Seen last month)

The Ultravox frontman, 71, will go ahead with solo performances scheduled for August but has announced a pause on all shows planned from September onwards (Band pictured in the 80s)

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.’

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. ❤️❤️,’;

Midge released a statement 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)

‘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,’;

‘Look after yourself Midge and see you on the road when you’re ready,’; ‘My heart goes out for you, Brother. Sending my love and support. ❤️❤️❤️,’; 

‘I’m so sorry you are going through this. I hope everything goes well and you recover quickly and well. Please take care.’ 

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

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

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.