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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
National
Patrick Grafton-Green

Glastonbury 2019: Snow Patrol pull out after announcing guitarist Johnny McDaid needs surgery

Snow Patrol have pulled out of this year's Glastonbury Festival, announcing that their guitarist Johnny McDaid requires neck surgery.

The band tweeted: "Our dear brother Johnny McDaid has been experiencing neck pain & requires surgery.

"Along with Nathan, we need to give our brothers time to heal & recover and are sorry to announce the cancellation of European shows. We hope you understand."

Glastonbury added on Twitter: "Unfortunately @SnowPatrol have been forced to withdraw from their Other Stage performance at #Glastonbury2019, which was due to be on Friday at 6.30pm. That slot will now be taken by @TheCharlatans."

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