The Overtones heading to Birmingham for festive show

Since breaking through in 2010 with their debut Good Ol' Fashioned Love, the group has established their reputation as an act with the unique ability to deliver consistently uplifting music infused with exquisitely crafted vocal harmonies.

They will headline Birmingham's Symphony Hall tomorrow with a stocking rammed full of Christmas crackers in the shape of classics such as White Christmas, Santa Claus Is Coming To Town and Let It Snow.

However, the show will not feature Timmy Matley who unfortunately is fighting skin cancer.

He said in a statement posted online: "I need to share some news with you about something that is going on in my life at the moment. I'm devastated to actually be writing this but unfortunately I won't be able to join the boys on the road for this Christmas tour.

"In Sept this year I was diagnosed with melanoma (skin cancer). In October I had an operation to remove some lymph nodes and had hoped that would be the only treatment required. But just recently more lumps around my collar bone and neck were discovered which will need further, ongoing treatment. As you can imagine it's been a big few months. It's been a tough and heartbreaking decision to make but I have to focus on getting better and taking care of my health.

"Everybody knows that touring together and putting on shows for you all is our favourite time as a band and every tour has been such an incredible experience for me. I have been involved creatively every step of the way and the boys have an amazing show put together!!! You are all going to have a fabulous Christmas party with them every night of the tour and I will be thinking of you whilst I rest and get better."