Scissor Sisters cancel series of European shows due to 'funding issues'

Scissor Sisters have cancelled a number of upcoming European shows due to "funding issues".

In a statement on their official website - ScissorSisters.com, a spokesperson said it had "become impossible to make the tour work financially".

"We're saddened to discover that we are unable to play our scheduled tour dates through Europe," the group said. "We're genuinely sorry about this frustrating situation. We'll try to make it up to you and return to these beautiful cities soon."

Meanwhile, the band's previously confirmed dates in the UK will still take place, beginning in Brighton on December 2.

The cancelled dates are as follows:

Copenhagen Vega (October 29)
Utrecht MCV (November 1)
Cologne Live Music Hall (2)
Paris Les Festival Inrocks (4)
Barcelona Razzmatazz (8)
Milan Alcatraz (10)
Rome Pala Atlantico (11)
Luxembourg Den Atelier (13)
Munich Theaterfabrik (14)

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Mark Ronson and Annie Mac to play New Year's Eve shows in London and Manchester

Mark Ronson and Annie Mac are to appear at New Year's Eve events in London and Manchester this year.

The duo will play The Warehouse Project in Manchester and London's Together night on December 31, with various other artists on the bill for both events.

The Warehouse Project in Manchester takes place at the Store Street venue, while Together in London is held at the O2 Academy Brixton.

The line up for The Warehouse Project on New Year's Eve is:

Mark Ronson
Annie Mac
Retro/Grade
Jaymo & Andy George
Krysko
Greg Lord
Now Wave DJs
Ken Evil
Rich Reason
Juicy
Will Tramp

The line up for Together is:

Mark Ronson
Annie Mac
Fake Blood
Hervé
Zinc

Tickets for both events are on sale now. To check the availability of Mark Ronson and Annie Mac tickets and get all the latest listings, go to NME.COM/TICKETS now, or call 0871 230 1094.

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