Yungblud has slammed on the brakes, pulling out of a key performance at the Cowboys Music Festival in Calgary, Canada, with just hours to go before showtime. The Doncaster-born rock sensation, real name Dominic Harrison, is putting his own wellbeing first, and that's music to our ears - even if it means missing out on a massive crowd-pleaser like this.
With the 'Idols' world tour in full swing, Harrison's team has reassured fans that no other dates are at risk of being axed, with shows set to resume on July 28th in Indianapolis. But make no mistake - this is a tough break for fans who were hyped to see him tear up the stage.
This decision comes hot on the heels of Harrison's heart-to-heart last week about his struggles since BludFest 2026 in Czechia. He admitted feeling 'disconnected from everything' and struggling with 'pain', but found solace in releasing a wave of emotions on stage - only to confess that it was a wake-up call for him.
Harrison's candid words have sparked important conversations about the pressures artists face, even at the top of their game. With two critically-acclaimed projects under his belt and a Grammy Award on his mantelpiece, you'd think he's got nothing to worry about - but he's been honest about the 'hate and disbelief' from online trolls and fellow musicians.
The Cowboys Music Festival has thrown its support behind Harrison, sending him best wishes for this time out. It's a classy move, especially given how tough it must be for fans in Canada who were looking forward to seeing him live.