{
  "id": 1978055,
  "title": "Fans to get refunds after The Corrs cancel Abu Dhabi concert",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/fans-to-get-refunds-after-the-corrs-cancel-abu-dhabi-concert",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T16:45:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/music/fans-to-get-refunds-after-the-corrs-cancel-abu-dhabi-concert-1.500646041"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Irish pop-rock band The Corrs have called off their scheduled concert in Abu Dhabi on September 27, offering refunds to ticket holders. The band revealed the cancellation on their official social media account on August 19, attributing it to unforeseen circumstances beyond their control. \"We’re sorry to announce that due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, our show at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi on 27th September has been cancelled,\" The Corrs stated. Fans are assured that refunds will be available from the point of purchase. The band has not disclosed the reason for the cancellation or announced a replacement date. Meanwhile, other high-profile concerts in Abu Dhabi have also been cancelled. Christina Aguilera's show at Etihad Arena on September 25 was cancelled and tickets will be refunded through the original payment method. Additionally, the 2026 edition of the OFFLIMITS Music Festival, which was to be headlined by Shakira along with acts like the Jonas Brothers, has been called off. Organizers of the festival hope to reschedule it for 2027.",
  "summary": "Irish pop-rock band The Corrs have cancelled their upcoming Abu Dhabi concert, which was scheduled to take place at Etihad Arena on September 27, but fans will receive full refunds from their ticket vendors. The band announced the cancellation on their official social media handle on August 19th, citing “unforeseen circumstances beyond our control”. “We’re very sorry to share that, due to…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "The Corrs cancel Abu Dhabi concert: 'We hope to see you again soon'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/the-corrs-cancel-abu-dhabi-concert-we-hope-to-see-you-again-soon",
        "published": "2026-08-19T14:01:20.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}