Paloma Faith performs at Glastonbury after cancelling Southampton gig

Award-winning singer songerwriter Paloma Faith performed at Glastonbury festival on Sunday afternoon, two days after she cancelled a concert in Southampton due to illness.

The two-time Brit Award winner took to the Pyramid Stage at Worthy Farm and delighted the crowd with a collection of her well-known hits, including Only Love Can Hurt Like This and Cry on the Dance Floor.

The 42-year-old had been scheduled to perform in Southampton on Friday night, June 28, as part of the city’s Summer Sessions.

READ MORE: Kaiser Chiefs close out Southampton Summer Sessions

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However, the singer-songwriter cancelled just hours before fans were due to see her perform, citing exhaustion and catching “various illnesses” from her children that had impacted her ability to sing.

In a statement, she told fans: “I have sought advice from medical professionals, they have advised that I need to rest my voice and that means I've had to cancel tonight's show.”

She added: “I'm so sorry to everyone who bought tickets, I've loved being on the road and seeing all your gorgeous faces and I'm gutted I won't be dancing with you tonight.

“There will be other opportunities in the future, I’m sure.”

During her set, she gave relationship advice to the men in the crowd.

She said: "So all I'm asking, this is a plea, I'm talking about men, if you are married... and I just want you to notice that if a woman does the same action every single day, it means it needs doing, so don't wait to ask to do it, just do it."

Paloma said her setlist was dedicated to single mothers.

According to the Evening Standard, she was watched on by Oscar winner Cate Blanchett and former Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker.

Summer Sessions concluded on Sunday as Kaiser Chiefs performed the final concert on the temporary Guildhall Square stage.

Hits like Ruby, I Predict a Riot and the intense show-closer Oh My God ensured the night was a testament to their enduring appeal and stage prowess.

The British indie rock royalty followed up performances from impressive support artists Royel Otis and Spielmann.