Fontaines D.C. cancels South American shows due to injury

Fontaines D.C. has canceled several tour dates in South America after their lead singer, Grian Chatten, suffered a herniated disc. He needs urgent medical care, according to an announcement made today, March 18. Chatten shared the news on the band’s Instagram account. He expressed his disappointment about canceling the shows. The affected countries include Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia. He said he had been looking forward to performing in these places for a long time. Currently, there are no plans to reschedule the canceled shows. This news comes shortly after the band completed their tour in Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. They are scheduled to start a North American tour in mid-April, but it is unclear if Chatten's injury will impact those dates. Later this year, Fontaines D.C. will also return to Europe and the UK for a series of outdoor concerts and festivals. This includes a sold-out show at Finsbury Park in London on July 5. Recently, the band released a new single called "It’s Amazing To Be Young." They plan to make it available on vinyl later this year, along with a b-side track.