80’s music icon Midge Ure has issued a health update on Instagram after he cancelled all of his upcoming tour dates.

The Ultravox frontman, 71, postponed his tour on Wednesday over an ‘urgent’ health issue he discovered during a routine medical check-up.

In a statement released on Friday, Midge expressed optimism and a desire to return to touring before year’s end. However, he didn’t specify an exact date for his return to the stage.

He wrote: ‘Friends, I just want to say a big thank you for the outpouring of love and wishes you’ve sent. It genuinely means so much.

‘I am positive and hope to be back in action before the end of the year. With thanks and love, Midge.’

In a statement earlier this week, Midge shared hopes to finish his August stint of gigs.

80’s music icon Midge Ure, 71, has issued a health update on Instagram after he cancelled all of his upcoming tour dates (Seen last month)

The lead singer of Ultravox delayed his tour on Wednesday due to an ‘urgent’ health concern identified during a routine check-up (Band shown in the 80s).

In Friday’s update, Midge conveyed positivity and the hope to resume touring before the year concludes, though he remained vague about his specific comeback date.

‘During a recent routine check-up, doctors discovered a health issue that requires urgent treatment and a period of recovery,’ Midge said.

‘It is with great sadness and difficulty I have to reschedule all shows planned from September onwards.’

He said: ‘I know many of you travel great distances, often across borders to attend the shows, and I never take that support for granted. 

‘I’m truly sorry for any inconvenience or disruption this causes to your plans.

‘I am fully committed to carrying out all shows set for this month and am eager to perform with you for as long as possible.’

Midge reassured fans that his A Man of Two Worlds tour, currently scheduled for May and June next year, is still ‘very much going ahead’.

He mentioned, ‘I am aiming to be back on the tour circuit as quickly as possible. My team and I are in close communication with promoters to reorganize the affected dates.’

‘I kindly ask you respect the privacy of myself and my family during this difficult time.’

On Thursday, Midge released a statement with ‘great sadness and difficulty,’ announcing the need to postpone upcoming tour performances for urgent medical treatment (Photographed last month).

‘During a recent routine check-up, doctors discovered a health issue that requires urgent treatment and a period of recovery,’ Midge said in a statement shared on Instagram

Midge reassured fans that his A Man of Two Worlds tour, currently scheduled for May and June next year, is still ‘very much going ahead’ (Seen last month)

Fans rushed to the comment to share their well wishes, writing: ‘Sending much love, strength and healing to you and your family’

Fans rushed to the comment to share their well wishes. 

They wrote: ‘Sending much love, strength and healing to you and your family. Take all the time you need and be gentle with yourself. ❤️❤️,’;

‘HUGE love , hugs, strength and recovery ! We’ll see you soon .♥️,’; ‘Take your Time! Yes ..Health is number one !!❤️❤️❤️ Sending much love and healing vibes,’;

‘Wishing you the speediest of recoveries. Everyone will fully understand that you need to put yourself first in such circumstances. Sending positive vibes and well wishes. Hugs x,’;

The star rose to prominence in the early 1980s as frontman of Ultravox and later as co-founder of Band Aid alongside Bob Geldof.

He co-wrote the charity single Do They Know It’s Christmas?, released in 1984 to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia, and performed at Live Aid the following year.

Earlier in 2025, Midge reunited with Bob for a 40th anniversary commemoration of the Band Aid initiative. 

His best-known song, Vienna, released in 1981, famously reached No 2 in the UK charts and was kept off the top spot by Shaddap You Face, a novelty single by Joe Dolce.

Fans are advised to check with local promoters for new dates once they are rescheduled.