THE TENBY Summer Dance Event, at the De Valence Pavilion has been cancelled due to the illness of the main act for the evening, Dave Pearce.

The event named Tranzaction v The Evolution Experience organised by Events Wales was expected to be a sell out show, and the biggest gig of its kind in Pembrokeshire this year.

Dave Pearce said: “Sorry I cannot make this show due to ill health, but I am looking to re-schedule.”

A post on the Events Wales Facebook page reads: “Due to circumstances out of our control we unfortunately have to cancel the dance event to be held at de valence pavilion Tenby Due to to the illness of our main guest DJ Dave Pearce and the fact that he can’t make it to the event tomorrow we have had no other option but the cancel the Summer Dance Party on Friday 24th August.

“Dave Is suffering with a bad chest infection and is taking antibiotics under doctors orders and has been instructed to rest for the weekend and has had to cancel all of his commitments for this Bank Holiday weekend.

“He apologises for the inconvenience caused and will schedule in a new at the De Valence Pavilion when he is well enough to attend.

“The Promoters of the Tenby Dance Party only found out about Dave Pearce’s medical condition this afternoon and are giving this statement as notice of the cancellation forthwith.

“All ticket money will be refunded in full and we the promoters apologise for the obvious inconvenience that this will cause.

“Both See Ticket customers and people who purchased a paper ticket will be contacted by their provider in regards to refunds.”

Events Wales told The Herald that they will announce a new date for Dave Pearce in Pembrokeshire in the near future.