Pussycat Dolls cancel north west gig as pandemic continues to bite

A hugely-successful girl band has been forced to cancel a north west concert due to the coronavirus pandemic.
By Phil Cunnington
Published 11th Jun 2020, 12:30 BST
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The Pussycat Dolls were due to play a summer gig at Haydock Park racecourse, near Wigan, on July 18.

However, organisers The Jockey Club Live say that “due to the ongoing public health situation”, the event has been cancelled.

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Horse racing has returned after the Government eased lockdown restrictions, but all meetings are being held behind closed doors.

The Pussycat Dolls were due to play at Haydock Park racecourse, near Wigan, in JulyThe Pussycat Dolls were due to play at Haydock Park racecourse, near Wigan, in July
The Pussycat Dolls were due to play at Haydock Park racecourse, near Wigan, in July

A statement said: “The Jockey Club Live extend their gratitude and thanks to customers for their ongoing patience and understanding and hope to see everyone again soon.”

Tickets will be automatically refunded to the account used at point of purchase, and customers can expect to receive funds back in their account in the next 21 days. If the card used for the original transaction is no longer valid please email [email protected].

Haydock Park has hosted outdoor pop concerts for a number of years, with previous acts including Kylie Minogue, Olly Murs and Rick Astley, from nearby Newton-le-Willows, all appearing in previous years.

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