
The Wanted will no longer perform in Newcastle next month, as they continue to mourn late bandmate Tom Parker
The Wanted have cancelled their first gig since Tom Parker's death. The boy band member tragically died aged 33 on March 30, 17 months after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. The 'Glad You Came' hitmakers were due to perform at the Ladies Day event at Newcastle Racecourse on July 23, but they've shelved the performance as they are still coming to terms with the devastating loss of their friend. In a social media statement, Max George, Nathan Sykes, Jay McGuiness and Siva Kaneswaran said: "After some reflection, and with a heavy heart, we can confirm that we will no longer be performing at the Live After Racing event scheduled to take place at Newcastle Racecourse on 23rd July. "It is just over 2 months since we lost Tom and… (more)