Paloma Faith is feeling “really refreshed, revived and excited” to play live again, after cancelling a show this summer due to “exhaustion”.
The 43-year-old singer-songwriter was struck down with laryngitis and felt “run down” earlier this year, but she is now excited about headlining the Margate Summer Series in Margate, south east England, on Friday (16.08.24).
Paloma – who has two daughters, aged seven and three – told The Sun newspaper’s Bizarre column: “I was exhausted and some of the ones I had to cancel was because I got laryngitis and I was run down.
“I can’t believe I’ve actually done it. It’s my first tour that I’ve done as a single parent.
“I think it took a lot more out of me than previous ones have.
“I’ve just come back from a two-week holiday so I’m really refreshed, revived and excited to play.”
In June, Paloma was left “incredibly upset and disappointed” when she was forced to cancel a performance in Southampton due to “exhaustion”.
She wrote on Instagram at the time: “I’m incredibly upset and disappointed to announce that I need to cancel my show tonight in Southampton. After suffering from exhaustion and catching various illnesses from my kids my voice has been severely affected and my range is compromised.
“I have sought advice from medical professionals, they have advised that I need to rest my voice and that means I’ve had to cancel tonight’s show. I’m so sorry to everyone who bought tickets, I’ve loved being on the road and seeing all your gorgeous faces, and I’m gutted I won’t be dancing with you tonight.
“There will be other opportunities in the future I’m sure. Ticket holders will be able to claim refunds from point of purchase. Loads of love, Paloma x (sic)”
Paloma recovered in time to perform on Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage two days later on June 30th.