ROXETTE has announced that their summer concert at Tatton Park is cancelled.

The band said on Monday that the 30th anniversary tour has been cancelled as singer Marie Fredrikkson has been advised by doctors to refrain from touring.

A statement from promoters Cuffe and Taylor said: "It is with sadness that we can confirm Roxette’s planned summer concert at Tatton Park is cancelled.

”The concert was due to take place on Friday, July 29 but Roxette’s management have confirmed today that the full 30th Anniversary Tour has been cancelled as singer Marie Fredrikkson has been advised by her doctors to refrain from touring.

”Everyone who has purchased a ticket to see Roxette at Tatton Park’s Concerts by the Lake can claim a full refund by going directly to the ticket agent they bought the tickets through.

”However we will be announcing another performer for Friday July 29 in due course and if anybody would like to transfer their ticket to that concert once it is announced they are welcome to.

”We would like to reassure everyone that our other planned events at Tatton Park Concerts By The Lake – Tom Jones on Thursday, July 28 and The Hallé on Saturday,July 30 are still going ahead and we look forward to seeing you there."

Speaking about the cancelled tour, Marie Fredrikkson said: ”It’s been an amazing 30 years! I feel nothing but joy and happiness when I look back on the Roxette world tours.

"All our shows and memories over the years will forever be a big part of my life. I’m particularly proud and grateful for coming back in 2009 after my severe illness and to have been able to take Roxette around the globe a couple of more times.

"Sadly, now my touring days are over and I want to take this opportunity to thank our wonderful fans that has followed us on our long and winding journey.

"I look forward to the release of our album ”Good Karma” in June – for me it’s our best album ever!”

Per Gessle added: ”Who would have thought this tiny small town band from the West Coast of Sweden were to be still on the loose after 30 years!

"We’ve done mind-blowing gigs all over the world that has taken us far beyond our wildest and craziest dreams. I want to thank all our fellow musicians and collaborators on and off the road. Thanks also to our beautiful fans, all of you who have listened, encouraged, waited, travelled, all of you who have shared the singing, laughter, joy and tears. Most of you have been just as much part of Roxette as we have!

"Without you, nothing (and I mean nothing!) would have been possible. Most of all I want to thank the mighty Marie, the Amazon of the holy voice, the Goddess of superb rock performance, the liberated and magnificent interpreter of my humble words and music, for this magic carpet ride which took us to the top of all the mountains. My God, what a great view we’ve had!

"The joyride on the road is over now – but we sure had fun, didn’t we?”