How to get a refund for Sam Smith's cancelled AO Arena show following abrupt ending

Sam Smith has cancelled the remainder of their UK tour following an abrupt ending to the Manchester leg of their Gloria tour on Wednesday evening.

The 'Unholy' singer cancelled their last two shows in Birmingham and Glasgow earlier today due to a 'vocal cord injury'. Doctors have urged the Brit Award winner to rest their vocals - amid fears of 'permeant damage to their voice'.

It comes as Sam suddenly left the stage at the AO Arena in Manchester last night after only four songs. Fans were left wondering what had happened, with some speculating that a power cut or technical issue had occurred.

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The singer, 31, issued a short statement on Instagram shortly after coming off stage, explaining they could not continue the performance after noticing 'something was really wrong' with their voice. Following last night's event and in light of the three cancelled gigs, fans had asked whether the gigs would be rescheduled again, or whether they would receive a full refund.

In a statement posted to Sam Smith's Instagram stories this lunchtime, it said: "Due to vocal issues during last night's Manchester performance, regrettably we will be cancelling the rescheduled Birmingham and Glasgow Sam Smith shows. Refunds will be available at the point of purchase for all three dates; Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow.

"A spokesperson said 'doctors have advised due to a vocal cord injury, Sam must have complete vocal rest. Sam is heartbroken to have had to cancel these shows but they have been told by doctors that if they keep singing, they will do permanent damage to their voice.

"If they take some rest they will be able to perform again." Sam added a note on top of the