Mariah Carey and Fergie have canceled their Dubai dates.

The concert was announced so suddenly and the event was so quick to turn around it seems the promoters behind the gig faced problems. This announcement came to Time Out Towers this afternoon.

 Midas Promotions along with Blue Giraffe Entertainment and On Golden Pond Films regret to announce the “Divas in Dubai” concert event is being rescheduled to a later date in the Fall 2008.

 ”Mariah and Fergie are disappointed that they won’t be able to perform,” commented a producer for the first time ever, back to back event. “They had scheduled this one special event in their calendars and were looking forward to performing for the Dubai fans.

Mel Tyler, of Midas Promotions , stated that “the extremely compressed time frame along with unforeseen logistical complications compelled us to move the event later in the year to ensure a show commensurate with the level of success of these world class artists and the people of Dubai”

All ticket purchasers should contact their respective on-line ticket outlet for a full refund.

So fans will have to wait until the autumn of this year for this event.

Until then, enjoy these videos courtesy of Time Out:

Mariah Carey

Fergie

Clannad perform at the Irish Village in Dubai on Friday.

Amid all the talk of Mariah Carey, Fergie and Bon Jovi coming to Dubai it would be easy to overlook these genuine music legends. But legends they are. Particularly in spiritual Irish folk and flute communities.

With more than 15million records sold worldwide, a Grammy award and collaborations with the likes of Led Zeppelin and U2 they deserve some of the attention other tours in Dubai are getting.

So, it is a great honour to present a look back on Clannad’s greatest musical achievement. The theme tune to the early 1980s TV show, Robin of Sherwood:

Read Time Out’s music editor James Wilkinson’s interview with lead singer Moya Brennan here.