A Queen tribute show has been postponed because of Covid.

Break Free was to have played at the Oasis Academy theatre in Sheerness on the Isle of Sheppey tomorrow (Saturday).

But the show has had to be pulled because two of the band have gone down with Covid-19.

A spokesman for promoters LD Events said: "It is with much frustration and regret that we have to announce that the planned Oasis Academy Theatre show for this coming Saturday (Sept 24) sadly cannot go ahead."

He said it will be re-arranged for a new date and added: "Two of the band members have contracted Covid whilst travelling together and are unable to perform for obvious reasons. The safety of the performers and ultimately our guests is of the utmost importance to us."

The show, part of a series of live acts at the theatre, is likely to be re-scheduled for the new year.

All tickets will be valid for the new date. Those who can't attend the new date will be offered a full refund of £15.

The spokesman added: "We are so very sorry but this is out of our hands. As always, we will be in touch with all ticket holders to let them know the situation. We ask you to please share this post and notify any friends, family or work colleagues who have tickets."

Any questions can be emailed to ticketsldeventsuk@gmail.com

It is the latest setback for the promoters who had to pull the plug on a tribute festival at the Aviator pub on the Island earlier this year because of a lack of advance ticket sales.

A Jersey Boys tribute by the New Jersey Tones is scheduled for the Oasis Theatre on Saturday, November 26. Tickets are £15. There will also be a Jack and the Beanstalk family panto on Saturday, December 10. Tickets are £10.