CMAT cancels Paris gig due to illness and flight disruption

Irish singer CMAT has been forced to cancel her scheduled performance at the Rock en Seine festival near Paris on Friday due to a combination of illness and logistical disruptions.

In an Instagram post, the Co. Meath-based artist explained that she is suffering from gastroenteritis. She was due to travel on Thursday but was unable to, and has not yet recovered sufficiently to travel on Friday.

Adding to the difficulties, the flight carrying most of the band, crew, and equipment into Paris on Thursday night was canceled due to a thunderstorm. This "double dose" of problems made it impossible for CMAT to perform at the festival.

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I am very sorry to say we are no longer able to play our show at Rock en Seine today. I have gastroenteritis and was due to travel yesterday but was not able and I have not yet fully recovered to travel today.

CMAT was set to play alongside artists such as Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, Wet Leg, and Biffy Clyro at Rock en Seine. She expressed her apologies to anyone who had planned to attend her show.

Despite the cancellation in France, CMAT is still slated to perform on the Main Stage at the Electric Picnic festival in Stradbally Hall, Co. Laois, on Saturday from 9pm to 10:15pm.

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Alongside this, last night’s flight into Paris carrying most of the band, crew and our gear was cancelled due to a thunderstorm. So, unfortunately, due to this double dose, it’s not possible to play today. I am really sorry for anyone who was coming to see us.