YES has recently announced that their 2023 Relayer European and U.K. Tous have been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances that the band has no control over.
The band’s official statement reads. “YES and their management have explored every possible avenue to arrange insurance cover for the tour in the event of COVID-related exemption or Act of War exclusion. The insurance industry has withdrawn all such insurances which made touring possible pre-COVID and before the Ukraine conflict.”
Back in 2022 YES toured the U.K. but had to pay a premium to cover against terrorism they added that the band “simply cannot undertake such a large-scale tour with so many risks being uninsured.”
The band stated that insurance coverage was originally promised for 2023, but has been taken away until 2024. With the insurance industry planning to reassess its attitudes towards COVID and Act of War insurance.
YES added that, “Bands at some levels can mitigate against these risks but YES’ touring model creates unjustifiable levels of risk,”
The band’s statements concluded by saying, “YES wish to express their sincere regrets to their faithful fans and ask for their understanding. The band has now received the necessary assurances for 2024 and is committed to returning to the stage then.”
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