Sam Smith cancels Cape Town show due to voice strain
Updated | By Breakfast with Martin Bester
Award-winning singer, Sam Smith cancelled his Cape Town performance after 45 min

Thousands of Cape Town fans were left disappointed on Tuesday night after British superstar Sam Smith cut the show short over "strain to his voice"
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"Sam Smith's CPT concert tonight has been cancelled. Unfortunately Sam Smith took strain to his voice & had to stop his performance. Ticket holders will be contacted directly. We will keep you posted with more info for the other CPT performances as it becomes available," read a statement on Big Concerts Twitter page.
Sam Smith's CPT concert tonight has been cancelled. Unfortunately Sam Smith took strain to his voice & had to stop his performance. Ticket holders will be contacted directly. We will keep you posted with more info for the other CPT performances as it becomes available.
— BIG Concerts (@BigConcerts) April 16, 2019
Many fans also supported Smith by posting messages on social media.
Loved the 1st 40min, I’ll come back for the last 45min when you’re feeling better! @samsmith 🙏🏻😢 pic.twitter.com/6DS5o3jcJk
— Reinard Ludick (@ReinardLudick) April 16, 2019
at least sam smith came out man. he probably knew he couldn't do it before he went on stage, but still showed up. that's mad respect for his audience. ❤
— Morena (@Mothupiii) April 16, 2019
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