The Fisherman's Friends were due to have performed at the Guildford venue when the tour manager for the shanty group was killed in an accident at a music venue.Paul McMullen, of Disley in Cheshire, died and singer Trevor Grills suffered critical injuries when a metal door fell at G Live in Guildford, Surrey.
The accident happened at 11:45 GMT on Saturday - hours before the Cornish-based group was due to perform .A statement issued on behalf of the group's management team said Mr Grills remained in hospital.
"There is no update on his condition," it added.
Darcus Beese, president of the group's label Island Records, said: "Everyone here is shocked by this tragic event, our hopes and prayers go out to the friends and families of those involved."[ENDS]
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