Massive Attack Cancels North American Tour Dates

Massive Attack Set Precedent For Low Carbon Concerts with Act 1.5
BRISTOL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 25: Robert Del Naja performs for Massive Attack at Clifton Downs on August 25, 2024 in Bristol, England. Long-time climate campaigners Robert Del Naja and Grant Marshall of the band Massive Attack had the idea to stage a low-carbon gig compatible with the Paris 1.5 climate change agreement but the Covid-19 pandemic delayed it. Tonight, Act 1.5 in their home city of Bristol sees the culmination of their work with climate scientists from the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research to realise their desire to provide a blueprint for decarbonisation of the Live Music Sector. Partners companies Zenobe, UN Race to Zero, Ecotricity and Train Hugger are providing an entire site powered by 100% renewable energy, a meat-free arena, free pre and post-show shuttles to main rail hubs, 100% zero to landfill waste removal, electric or HVO fuel driven tour and production vehicles along with a show legacy of a woodland plantation in the South West. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)

Massive Attack canceled their U.S. fall tour dates, citing “unforeseen circumstances” on their Instagram stories. The dates were set to kick off on Oct. 17 at Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre with further appearances at III Points Festival in Miami, The Anthem in Washington, D.C., Roadrunner in Boston and Forest Hills Stadiums in Queens, New York.

The shows were set to Massive Attack’s first U.S. tour in five years, and the group did not elaborate further in thier Instagram Stories post except to say they, “appreciate your understanding at this time.”

Massive Attack is booked by United Talent Agency in North America and WME worldwide (excluding North America).

The last time Massive Attack performed in North America, they sold out two nights at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, the shows grossing $1 million. Earlier this year, they performed in Europe with reported dates to Pollstar’s Boxoffice including a $479,224 gross in Tilburg, Netherlands, on June 27.