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In the past several days Lorde has made headlines with a mix of career momentum and sudden setbacks the kind that always keep fans and the music industry buzzing. According to the New Zealand Herald and widely shared on Instagram Lorde was forced to abruptly cancel her November 9 concert in Luxembourg the planned kickoff of her European Ultrasound World Tour due to what she described as ruthless food poisoning. She posted that she was barely standing and apologized profusely to fans promising both ticket honors for a rescheduled show and refunds if needed. The illness was also confirmed by the Telegraph which reported fans expressing understanding and support in comment sections as Lorde promised to make it up to them soon.
Despite this setback her Ultrasound World Tour promoting the critically acclaimed album Virgin remains in full swing with shows in Paris London Manchester Glasgow and Birmingham still on the books. The Manc and Lorde’s official channels confirm that her Manchester AO Arena gig is slated for November 15 with tickets in high demand and a setlist heavy on both beloved classics such as Royals Green Light and Ribs as well as new fan favorites from Virgin. Blood Orange and Jim E Stack are supporting across select dates giving credibility and cool factor to these arena shows. The tour itself is being touted by Brand Vision as one of 2025’s top-grossing and most influential pop tours highlighting Lorde’s ongoing market value and global draw.
Headlining news just broke that Lorde will also be one of the major acts at the Mad Cool Festival in Spain come 2026 alongside Florence and the Machine and David Byrne confirming her status as a must-see on the European festival circuit. However while her music is a fixture on charts in Australia New Zealand and the UK after the release of Virgin industry site SSBCrack noted that Lorde was noticeably snubbed in the 2026 Grammy nominations a point of ongoing fan debate about industry recognition and the shifting landscape of pop music.
Social media continues to buzz with #Lorde trending following her illness announcement and discussion of her emotional candor in recent interviews—particularly her admission to BBC Radio 1 of nearly walking away from music in 2023 before returning creatively stronger leading up to Virgin. For business watchers Lorde’s team is reportedly in negotiation for more Ultrasound Tour tickets to combat scalping and ensure fair fan access per updates on her official website. Everything points to Lorde’s resilience and her ability to turn every twist—whether triumph or mishap—into another chapter in a career that refuses to dim.
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