Avicii’s Dubai gig cancelled after surgery

Avicii, the Swedish DJ and producer whose real name is Tim Bergling had a blocked gallbladder and had to undergo surgery. AP

Avicii’s gig at Atlantis, the Palm in Dubai on Friday has been postponed after the singer underwent emergency gall bladder surgery on Monday.

The DJ and record producer was hospitalised in California on Friday night, and shared the news on Twitter: “It’s a routine procedure and all going well, I expect to be fully recovered and back on my feet in time for my US True Tour. Thanks for your concern everyone, it means a lot to me!” Organisers are waiting for information on the new date.

Those who have bought tickets online for the event will be refunded automatically by online ticket partners while those with physical tickets should return them to the ticket vendor they bought from for a refund.

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