Event organizers in Guadalajara and Mexico City have issued statements claiming that John Digweed must pull out of their shows after falling ill.
John Digweed has been forced to pull out of gigs in Guadalajara and Mexico City scheduled for today, September 26, and tomorrow, September 27, respectively, while he allegedly undergoes treatment for pneumonia in Los Angeles.
Guadalajara venue Bar Americas first shared the news in a statement this afternoon. It said that Digweed “has been hospitalized since Monday,” forcing them to “postpone his performance today.” Organizers explained that they intended to wait for Digweed to make the announcement, but they decided to go public on account of how many attendees are traveling from out of town for the sold-out show.
Mexico City promoter Cookie Presenta, which booked Digweed for a back-to-back set with longtime collaborator Sasha, echoed similar sentiments in a statement of their own. “We are very sorry to report that John Digweed is hospitalized in Los Angeles, and his condition is very delicate and uncertain at this moment,” they wrote. “John gradually became ill and he thought what he had was temporary. We have been waiting for John to make a statement about his health, but the fact that he is not able to publish anything personally is something that worries us.”
Bar Americas has promised that fans can choose between attending a makeup date or receiving a refund. Cookie Presenta has offered the same, along with a third option in which attendees who come to see Sasha perform alone will get a 60% discount on their makeup date.
John Digweed is still slated to perform at Dallas, Texas club SILO on Saturday, September 28. Organizers have not issued any statements in regards to his condition at the time of writing.
A spokesperson on behalf of John Digweed did not immediately respond to EDM Identity’s request for comment. This developing story will be updated as more information becomes available.