It is not the first time that we comment on the fact that Dolores O’Riordan had already started this tour suffering from her back condition (as you know, she is suffering from a bulging disc that had previously forced her to postpone her performances in Mexico and to cancel D.A.R.K. tour in 2016). Nevertheless, and making a super-human effort to please her fans, to whom she respects and loves unconditionally, Dolores has managed to fulfill 11 concerts. On June 17^th and by medical prescription, The Cranberries were forced to cancel a tour that, for both the band and for us, was full of hope and dreams. Following a few out-of-place comments received on The Cranberries’ official Facebook, the group has issued the following statement, which explains in more detail the injury Dolores suffers and the impossibility to continue with the tour.

“Thanks for the many good wishes to Dolores posted on our social pages since the announcement of the cancellation of all our summer shows up to mid August due to her ongoing back problem. There have been some comments suggesting that Dolores could perform if she sat while singing. Unfortunately it is not as simple as that. Dolores’ back problem is in the mid to upper area of her spine and the breathing and diaphragmatic movements associated with singing put pressure on the muscles and nerves in that area and exacerbate the pain. Sitting does not give any relief and at times in her case it can actually worsen the pain. Please be assured that we would not have cancelled these shows if there was any way that Dolores could perform them. We are extremely disappointed that we have had to do so and again sincerely apologise to all affected and hope to get back to see you all at some time hopefully in the not too distant future when Dolores has recovered.”

Luckily and to alleviate a bit the concern that we all share, we remind you that Dolores is progressing properly, but unfortunately, she has not fulfilled a complete recovery. This cancellation has been decided by extreme necessity to give her time to heal completely. We want to thank the fans who have been sympathetic (fortunately, the vast majority) and have sent their affection to Dolores and the band in such hard times. You know how much Dolores loves and cares for us. Thank you for your human quality.

As for the return of the tickets of the new canceled dates (Starlite Marbella and FIM Cambrils), soon these festivals will proceed to the refund of the tickets. Starlite Marbella also offers the possibility of changing the ticket for another one to any of their concerts, paying or receiving the amount difference and offering a 10% discount on the total price for any inconvenience this may have caused. In the case of concerts abroad, the sale channels will return the amount of the tickets automatically, or contact you through email to indicate the steps you must follow to request the refund. It is the case of the concerts in Italy, these require your sending the physical ticket to the signaled email address within the deadline given.

See you all again on the next tour! Sometimes unforeseen happens, but don’t give up on your dreams! After this, there will sure come SOMETHING ELSE 😉