Music legend Cat Stevens has been forced to postpone his upcoming UK book tour celebrating his new memoir Peace Train, citing unexpected delays in processing his US immigration paperwork.
Tour Dates Put on Hold
The folk-rock icon, now known as Yusuf Islam, was scheduled to begin his intimate speaking tour across Britain in October 2025. However, organisers announced that all dates must be rescheduled due to complications with his American visa application.
The postponement affects multiple sold-out venues where fans were eagerly awaiting personal stories from the singer-songwriter's remarkable journey through music, spiritual discovery, and decades of artistic evolution.
Official Statement Reveals Immigration Hurdles
In an official statement released on Monday, representatives for the Morning Has Broken singer confirmed: "Due to delays in the processing of his US immigration paperwork, Cat Stevens' upcoming UK book tour dates are being postponed."
The announcement emphasised that this was purely an administrative matter, stating clearly that the artist "has not been denied a visa."
Fans Await Rescheduled Dates
Current ticket holders have been assured their purchases will remain valid for the rescheduled performances once new dates are confirmed. Organisers have promised to communicate the revised schedule "as soon as possible" while apologising for any inconvenience caused to devoted followers.
The tour was designed to support Stevens' deeply personal new memoir, which chronicles his extraordinary transformation from 1970s music superstar to his spiritual rebirth as Yusuf Islam and subsequent return to recording and performing.
A Career of Cultural Significance
Cat Stevens remains one of Britain's most beloved musical exports, with timeless hits like Wild World, Father and Son, and Moonshadow continuing to resonate with generations of listeners. His journey from pop stardom to spiritual devotion and back to music has fascinated fans for decades.
The postponement comes at what should have been a celebratory moment for the artist, whose memoir offers unprecedented insight into his unique life story and philosophical evolution.
