Christy Dignam

Legendary Dublin band Aslan have been forced to cancel their 3Arena show in Dublin this Saturday after lead singer Christy Dignam, who is undergoing ...

“However, he has suffered a setback with his treatment, and we have now been instructed by his doctors that it is not advisable for Christy to perform this Saturday. In a video message, the other members of the band reassured fans that the gig would go ahead at a later date and that their number one priority was Christy’s health. Legendary Dublin band Aslan have been forced to cancel their 3Arena show in Dublin this Saturday after lead singer Christy Dignam, who is undergoing treatment for cancer, suffered a health setback.

Aslan band members are 'beyond devastated' their concert planned for the 3Arena this weekend has been postponed after lead singer Christy Dignam has ...

In a statement the band also said: “Christy, Joe, Alan & Billy are beyond devastated to have to share this news with you. In a statement on Twitter, 3Arena announced the postponement of the concert and wished Christy a strong and speedy recovery. “We have some devastating news. “I know I could be gigging on a Saturday night and in hospital on the Monday,” he previously told media outlets. They apologised to fans who have booked hotel accommodation and flights to attend the concert and said they hope “someday we will be ok to do the show in the 3Arena sometime in the future.” Band members Joe, Alan and Billy took to social media to post a video message announcing the postponement of the gig and an update on Christy’s health.

Aslan have had to cancel their 40th anniversary concert in Dublin after lead singer Christy Dignam suffered a health 'setback'.

“We would just like to say how sorry we are for all the fans,” he said. “We are so, so sorry and we just hope someday we will get this right and we’ll all be OK to do the show in the 3Arena sometime in the future.” “Unfortunately, we won’t be able to make the 3Arena this Saturday,” he said.

Ticket holders were told today that the gig would have to be pushed back after doctors told Christy, who is battling the incurable rare blood disease ...

One said: "So sorry to hear Christy is not well. Another wrote: Get well Christy, your health is the most important thing." However, he has suffered a set-back with his treatment, and we have now been instructed by his doctors that it is not advisable for Christy to perform this Saturday. However, ticket holders were told today that the gig would have to be pushed back after doctors told Christy, who is battling the incurable rare blood disease amyloidosis, that it was "not advisable" for him to perform. We are working to find a new date at 3Arena, so do hold on to your tickets, as they will be fully valid for the rescheduled date. And a third said: "Sorry to hear that, hope Christy is well again soon."

Aslan has announced they will not be playing their 40th anniversary show this weekend, as singer Christy Dignam is experiencing a "setback" with ongoing ...

We are working to find a new date at 3Arena, so do hold on to your tickets, as they will be fully valid for the rescheduled date. However, they said Mr Dignam's health is their priority and they asked fans to respect his privacy and allow him time to get through this challenge. To say we are devastated is an understatement but Christys health as you know is always our priority and we ask you to please respect Christy's privacy and allow him this time to get through this!

This weekend's gig at the 3Arena was due to be Aslan's biggest show of their career to date, celebrating 40 years since they formed in 1982.

Speaking about the gig earlier this year, Dignam said "It's hard to believe that when we formed Aslan back in 1982, we said we would give it a year, and here we are 40 years later about to play the prestigious venue that is 3Arena for the first time and embark on our 40 Years 40 Gigs tour. "The gig in 3Arena will be the gig of our career and we are pulling out all stops to make it an unforgettable night for all our fans who have supported us and kept us going through the good and bad times." "However, he has suffered a set-back with his treatment, and we have now been instructed by his doctors that it is not advisable for Christy to perform this Saturday. A new date is set to be announced in the near future and fans have been told to retain their tickets as they will be valid for a rescheduled performance. "Sadly, this Saturday’s Aslan concert at 3Arena has been postponed due to illness," the 3Arena said in a post on social media. On Wednesday, the 3Arena issued a statement saying that the band has been forced to postpone the eagerly anticipated gig 'due to illness'.

Fans of Dublin band Aslan have been reassured that lead singer Christy Dignam is “not at death's door” after suffering a health setback in his cancer ...

He’s in good form but he’s just devastated about the gig being cancelled,” she said. “I know a couple of people have asked me, is he at death’s door? Speaking to Independent.ie last night, Ms McCormack said: “Christy was doing so well and then, unfortunately, this setback happened yesterday. Their manager said that the “loyalty, support and understanding the boys have been shown is just huge”. He is not at death’s door. He and his band-mates have been boosted by the huge outpouring of support for him in the wake of the announcement yesterday that they had to postpone the show.