Deep Purple have postponed two scheduled arena performances in Germany after lead vocalist Ian Gillan was hospitalized due to a medical emergency.
According to NME, the veteran British rock group made the announcement on Saturday ahead of their planned appearances on the ongoing Splat! world tour. The affected dates include a show at the QI Arena in Leipzig and a subsequent engagement at the Sporthalle in Hamburg.
The band released an official statement expressing regret for the unexpected disruption and confirmed that Gillan's sudden hospitalization made it impossible to proceed as scheduled. No specific details regarding the 81-year-old singer's current condition or the underlying nature of the medical issue were disclosed.
Band management confirmed that replacement tour dates for both German cities are currently being arranged. Fans holding tickets for the postponed Leipzig and Hamburg shows were advised that their purchases will remain valid once the new calendar is finalized.
Deep Purple's schedule shows an intended tour resumption at the Westfalenhalle in Dortmund, alongside upcoming stops in Berlin and an extensive arena leg across the United Kingdom.