A GIG by former Deep Purple bassist and singer Glenn Hughes at Salisbury's City Hall which had to cancelled due to illness has now been rescheduled.

He had been due to bring his tour Glenn Hughes Performs Classic Depp Purple Live to City Hall on May 21.

The show will now take place on Sunday, November 17.

Ticket holders can get a refund until Monday, May 27 if they cannot make the new date or no longer choose to go.

A statement previously issued by his representatives said: “Glenn Hughes needs to postpone his upcoming Performs Classic Deep Purple Live due to illness.

“He sends his regrets that he is unable to perform his UK tour which was due to start May 14th through May 24th. He needs to be treated for an illness that while not life threatening, must be dealt with immediately in order for it to not become a serious problem. He is expected to make a full recovery and be back on the road in June.”

Hughes, the current front man for Black Country Communion, was scheduled to kick off the second leg of his Glenn Hughes Performs Classic Deep Purple UK Tour at the Holmfirth Picturedrome tomorrow with special Laurence Jones.