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Caitlin Arlow

Steps cancel performance in Cardiff due to Covid-19 cases in their touring party

Pop group Steps have unfortunately announced that their scheduled show in Cardiff tonight has been cancelled.

The group announced on social media that due to Covid-19 cases in their touring party, they are unable to perform at the Motorpoint arena in Cardiff on Monday evening.

In the statement Steps said the positive cases have made continuing their 'What the Future Holds' tour impossible and the show will be rescheduled to summer 2022.

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The statement read: "Hi Everyone, Unfortunately we now have further positive Covid-19 cases in our touring party which have made continuing the 'What the future holds' tour impossible.

"For the safety of everyone involved in the show we have decided to reschedule tonight's Cardiff show and Wednesday's Bournemouth show to summer 2022 (dates will be announced soon).

"We have tried every way possible to continue with our final shows, however we have to put everyone's health and safety as our top priority.

"We aw so disappointed to postpone these shows as we were really looking forward to performing for you all.

"We appreciate your continued support and hope you will join us in wishing those affected a speedy recovery.

-Claire, Faye, H, Lisa and Lee x "

Steps are a British five-piece known for their electro-pop sound and sparkling stage presence, complete with matching outfits and fun dance routines.

The 'What the future holds' tour was planned to kick off in Sheffield on November 2 and head to Nottingham, Birmingham, Newcastle, Manchester, Aberdeen, Belfast, Liverpool, Leeds, Glasgow, Brighton, London, Cardiff and finishes up in Bournemouth on December 1, with fellow popstar Sophie Ellis-Bextor as support act.

Fans can expect the band to play some of their biggest hits including One For Sorrow, Tragedy, Stomp, Say You'll Be Mine and Last Thing On My Mind to name a few.

Since their 1997 debut the band have sold more than 20 million records worldwide and achieved three UK number one albums - two of which were greatest hits LPs.

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