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Shirley Manson Announces Reduced Tour Amid Industry Struggles

9/24/2025

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Garbage lead singer Shirley Manson announced reduced North American touring at a Washington, DC concert due to industry economic challenges.
She cited economic challenges in the music industry and called touring untenable.
Manson warned this could be Garbage's last large-scale tour and thanked fans.
The band is finishing its eighth studio album, due in 2025, after canceling 2024 shows due to Manson's injury.

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Garbage lead singer Shirley Manson announced reduced North American touring at a Washington, DC concert due to industry economic challenges.
She cited economic challenges in the music industry and called touring untenable.
Manson warned this could be Garbage's last large-scale tour and thanked fans.
The band is finishing its eighth studio album, due in 2025, after canceling 2024 shows due to Manson's injury.