The Fratellis announced on Monday (February 3) that their Costello Music 20th Anniversary tour is being rescheduled due to illness in the band.

The Glasgow-born trio had been set to take to the stage at the city’s O2 Academy on Thursday, February 26, and Friday, February 27.

However, in a statement published on the band’s social media, they confirmed that lead singer Jon Fratelli is “unable to perform right now due to ongoing health issues”.

Fans are being advised that all original tickets will remain valid for the new dates and that promoters are working hard to reroute the tour.

All of The Fratellis’ summer shows will go ahead as planned.

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The statement reads: “We are really sad to announce that our Costello Music 20th Anniversary tour has been postponed.

“Unfortunately, Jon is unable to perform right now due to ongoing health issues. With the tour so close, it breaks our musical hearts to take this decision, but in light of medical advice that Jon takes time to recover, it’s the only sensible option.

“Not long after The Fratellis were born (end of 2004/beginning of 2005, depending on who you argue with), we were faced with a far more serious medical obstacle that should have ended our dream there and then.

“The thing is, we just point blank f*****g refused to accept that we couldn’t do what we’d set out to do.

“Taking no for an answer was no answer at all. We had stuff to do. We were going where we were going. End of.

“With a wee bit of time, we’ll do now what we did then, whatever it takes to get back onstage as quickly as possible, playing music for anyone who loves our thing as much as we do.

“We were blown away by the reaction to this tour and can only promise that we are as disappointed as you at having to wait a little longer to celebrate Costello Music’s 20th birthday.

“We’ll do everything possible to announce the new dates ASAP. With the postponement of the tour, we’re even more excited at the prospect of seeing many of you at our summer festival dates; they really can’t come quickly enough.

“We love you all. Mon The Fratellis.”

Fans shared well-wishes in the comments.

One person said: “Sending love, guys.”

A second added: “Praying for a quick recovery.”

Meanwhile, a third commented: “Wishing Jon a speedy recovery. Big love to all of you guys.”