Heart Cancels European Tour for Ann Wilson to Undergo Medical Procedure

Publish date: 2024-07-21

Heart has canceled its European tour so that singer Ann Wilson can focus on recovering from a “time-sensitive but routine medical procedure.”

In a post shared to social media, the band noted that the procedure, set for late May, has a “minimum recovery time” of six weeks. The tour was set to run through this summer, with a launch date of June 20. They continue, “Heart deeply regrets this unfortunate circumstance and hopes to return to Europe soon. Refunds will be available at point of purchase where applicable.”

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— Heart (@officialheart) May 29, 2024

Ann Wilson also shared Heart’s post on her own social media, writing, “I’m okay! Please don’t worry. I do apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. It’s certainly an inconvenience for me.”

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The European leg of the “Royal Flush” tour has an end date of July 12. Heart has been touring in North America since April and was scheduled to return to the States in August, with shows scheduled through September. A final show is scheduled for Morrison, Colorado on Sept. 22.

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Most of the “Royal Flush” tour touts support from Cheap Trick. Heart was also scheduled to open for Def Leppard and Journey in a handful of cities.

According to member Nancy Wilson, Heart is working on new music as part of their most active comeback in recent years. The “Royal Flush” tour is also Heart’s first lengthy trek since 2019.

“The exceptional talent of the band brings a whole new level of energy to Heart’s live performance,” Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson said in a joint statement at the time of the tour’s start. “I am incredibly proud of the show that our band has crafted and am looking forward to reconnecting with our fans.”


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