Harry Styles reschedules his upcoming tour dates due to COVID-19 as he vows to continue to educate himself on ‘the fight for justice and equal rights’
Harry Styles has postponed the North America leg of his concert tour due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The hitmaker, 26, has been forced to reschedule the Love On Tour shows until next summer, with the run now set to kick off on August 14 and wrap on October 31, 2021, due to the ‘ongoing threat from Covid-19’.
During his time off the road, the singer has vowed to use his time to ‘listen and educate’ himself on ‘how’ he can ‘help more in the fight for justice and equal rights’, following the death of George Floyd and the global Black Lives Matter protests.
Delay: Harry Styles, 26, has postponed the North America leg of Love On Tour due to the coronavirus pandemic (pictured in February 2020)
In a statement shared on social media, Harry said: ‘This summer we were excited to be bringing Love On Tour to North America.
‘However, due to the ongoing threat from Covid-19 we have been forced to reschedule these dates to next summer.
‘The well-being of my crew, and all the fans around the world will always hold top priority.
‘I can’t wait to see you all out on the road, as soon as it’s safe to do so. ‘We are in a moment of necessary change and growth in the world.
Change: Harry has been forced to reschedule the shows until next summer, with the run now set to kick off on August 14 and wrap on October 31, 2021 (pictured in February 2020)
‘I will be using this time to listen, and to educate myself on how I can help more in the fight for justice and equal rights for all in the future.
‘I hope that you will take the time to do the same. Treat people with kindness. I love you all. H (sic)’
The North America shows being rescheduled comes after Harry’s European shows were also pushed back.
Meanwhile, fans might not have long to wait for new music from the One Direction star, as he’s been using his time in self-isolation to pen a lot of new material.
Dates: The Watermelon Sugar singer took to social media to reveal the dates that have been postponed
Statement: Harry told fans he loved them as he insisted he would continue to fight for justice and equal rights
He said recently: ‘I’ve been writing so much. I think a lot of powerful music is going to come from that because ultimately you have people who have a need to express themselves through music and writing and film and so many different ways, who are now having a lot of extra time with no distractions.
‘It gives you an ability to have almost a bird’s eye view of the world and your life.’
Earlier this month, Harry took part in a peaceful protest in Los Angeles in response to the killing of George Floyd.
In a series of Instagram photos shared on fan accounts on Tuesday, the musician could be seen holding up a Black Lives Matter placard and kneeling to the ground with fellow protesters as a powerful symbol against racism.
Harry kindly took photos with fans during the outing, with a selection showing the artist raising his fist in the air and kneeling – signs which promote unity and solidarity for oppressed individuals.
Harry said: ‘I can’t wait to see you all out on the road, as soon as it’s safe to do so. ‘We are in a moment of necessary change and growth in the world’ (pictured in February 2020)