Former One Direction star Zayn Malik has cancelled a scheduled concert because of his “extreme anxiety” about major solo performances.
The singer had been due to appear at Autism Rocks in Dubai on October 7 but has pulled out because he does not feel confident enough to perform.
We’re sad to announce @zaynmalik DXB concert has been cancelled. For info & refunds pls see https://t.co/KxNU68JY15 pic.twitter.com/tfn4s3OFHN
— 117 Live (@117_Live) September 6, 2016
A message from @zaynmalik to his fans about the recent cancellation of his Dubai concert pic.twitter.com/eJnRHn8oka
— 117 Live (@117_Live) September 6, 2016
Thomas Ovesen, CEO of concert organiser 117Live, said: “Whilst disappointed not to be hosting the planned October 7 Dubai concert we appreciate Zayn’s honest apologies and wish him all the best for the future.
“We will be looking forward to sharing more of Zayn’s plans with his Middle East fans when we have such information and will now get the ticket refund process started!! See you all at our other events at the Autism Rocks Arena!”
In June Zayn, 23, pulled out of the Capital Summertime Ball in London, blaming his anxiety.
He quit One Direction in March 2015 after he was signed off for stress during the band’s world tour.