Just days after postponing its Atlanta stop following a family bereavement, the Reggae Fest Tour has now officially pushed back two more highly anticipated shows featuring dancehall star Alkaline.

In a statement shared on the official Reggae Fest Tour social media pages, promoter CJ Milan confirmed that the New Rules shows scheduled for Miami and Philadelphia will no longer take place on their original dates.

According to organisers, the team initially believed they would still be able to move forward with the Atlanta, Miami and Philadelphia events despite the personal loss. But after further discussions, they decided postponement was the best course of action.

“This decision was not made lightly,” the statement read, while also apologising to fans, sponsors, partners and ticket holders impacted by the sudden changes.

The affected shows include venues in Miami (Kaseya Center) on May 22 and Philadelphia (Xfinity Mobile Arena) on June 13th.

Organisers confirmed that all previously purchased tickets will be refunded, with new dates expected to be announced in the near future. The Reggae Fest team also thanked supporters for their patience and continued understanding during what they described as a difficult period.

The postponements come amid a wider trend currently affecting the live entertainment industry across the United States (US). In recent months, several major artistes — including rap and pop acts — have either cancelled or postponed tour dates as concerns over ticket sales continue to grow.

Key cancellations include Post Malone delaying the start of his tour and Waka Flocka Flame cancelling New York shows.

Industry insiders have dubbed the trend “Blue Dot Fever”, referencing the unsold blue seats often visible on ticketing platforms ahead of concerts. Analysts have pointed to rising ticket prices, oversaturation of touring acts and changing consumer spending habits as contributing factors impacting live event attendance in 2026.

While there is no indication that ticket sales played a role in the Reggae Fest postponements, the delays arrive at a time when promoters and artistes across genres are facing increasing pressure in the touring market.

Despite the setbacks, fans of Alkaline remain hopeful that the New Rules tour dates will soon return to the calendar as anticipation for the dancehall star’s US appearances continues to build.

— Claude Mills