Introduction to CMAT’s Tour Postponement
The Irish singer CMAT has announced that she will be postponing her sold-out UK tour, which was planned to take place starting today. This decision comes after the 29-year-old rising star revealed that she needs an urgent dental operation to remove two wisdom teeth.
Reason for Postponement
In a social media post, CMAT explained that she is currently unable to open her mouth far enough to laugh, let alone sing, due to the pain caused by her infected wisdom teeth. She apologized to her fans, stating that she is truly sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. CMAT, whose real name is Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, was scheduled to perform in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Leeds, Newcastle, and other cities in the coming week as part of her Euro Country tour.
Impact on Fans
Ticket holders are being offered a postponed concert date or a refund. The singer confirmed that she would cancel her upcoming concerts after learning that she had an infected wisdom tooth, which requires immediate attention. A dentist informed her that she would need to undergo an operation to remove both lower wisdom teeth, followed by at least two weeks of recovery time.
Current Health Status
CMAT revealed that the pain has made it difficult for her to "chew" and "hardly think." She expressed her regret for any difficulties this may cause her fans, many of whom may have made plans to attend her concerts. The postponed dates for the October leg of CMAT’s tour will be announced as soon as possible.
Upcoming Tour Schedule
Despite the current setback, CMAT’s UK tour is expected to be completed in March, followed by performances in Europe and at the 2026 Coachella Festival. Earlier this year, she appeared at Glastonbury, where she spoke to the BBC about her experience with online fat shaming after a festival performance the previous year.
Music and Inspiration
CMAT’s new album, Euro Country, explores the effects of the 2008 financial crisis in Ireland. The title track has gained significant attention, with BBC Radio 1 clarifying that the song’s intro is not in the Irish language after some listeners questioned it. The station played the version of CMAT’s label, Awal, which sparked the confusion.
