Keane Cancel World Tour After Tragic Family Loss Strikes Band Member Tim Rice-Oxley.

Keane Cancel World Tour After Tragic Family Loss Strikes Band Member Tim Rice-Oxley

In a deeply emotional and unexpected announcement, British rock band Keane has officially cancelled their highly anticipated world tour, following the tragic loss of a close family member of the band’s pianist and songwriter, Tim Rice-Oxley.

The band, known for their emotionally rich music and timeless hits like “Somewhere Only We Know” and “Everybody’s Changing”, had been preparing to embark on a global tour spanning Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia. The tour was set to be their biggest in over a decade, celebrating their return to the spotlight after a brief hiatus.

However, in a heartfelt statement shared across the band’s social media platforms and official website, the group revealed that Tim Rice-Oxley had suffered a devastating personal loss with the sudden passing of his younger sister, Emily Rice-Oxley, in a car accident last weekend in East Sussex, England.

“We are utterly heartbroken to share that Tim’s sister Emily tragically passed away in an accident this past weekend,” the statement read. “Tim and his family are understandably devastated, and as his brothers in music and in life, we stand beside him and support his need to grieve and heal.”

Fans around the world have poured out messages of sympathy, support, and love to Tim and the band, with hashtags like #StayStrongTim and #KeaneFamily trending on social media. Concert promoters have confirmed that all ticket holders will receive full refunds, and no rescheduled dates have been announced as of yet.

Tim, who has always been the emotional core of Keane’s songwriting, is widely respected for his lyrical vulnerability and open honesty about love, loss, and healing. This personal tragedy marks one of the most painful moments in the band’s history.

Keane’s management has asked for privacy for Tim and his family during this incredibly difficult time. Though the future of the tour remains uncertain, one thing is clear — the Keane family, both on and off the stage, is grieving.