The Rolling Stones continue to postpone shows following Mick Jagger testing positive for COVID.
The band issued the following statement to their website social media channels in the early hours of June 14:
“The Rolling Stones have been forced to postpone their upcoming concert in Bern, Switzerland at the Wankdorf Stadium on Friday, June 17, following Mick Jagger testing positive for COVID.
The Rolling Stones are deeply sorry for this postponement, but the safety of the audience, fellow musicians and the touring crew has to take priority.
The Stones Milan show on Tuesday, June 21 at San Siro Stadium goes ahead and will take place as scheduled.
The Bern show will be rescheduled for a later date. Ticket holders should retain their tickets. Tickets for the June 17 performance will be honored for the rescheduled date. Reschedule details will be announced as soon as available.”
News broke yesterday (June 13) about Jagger testing positive for COVID resulting in the postponement of the Stones’ show in Amsterdam. Jagger issued his own personal statement saying, “I’m so sorry that we’ve had to postpone the Amsterdam show with such short notice tonight. I have unfortunately just tested positive for COVID. We aim to reschedule that date ASAP and get back as soon as we can. Thank you all for your patience and understanding.”