Doves frontman Jimi Goodwin to miss 2025 tour

Doves have confirmed that frontman Jimi Goodwin will not take part in their first full tour in 15 years.

The indie rock band, who previously announced three gigs without him, said all of their 2025 shows would now see twin brothers Jez and Andy Williams sharing vocal duties.

They said Goodwin was “stepping back from live to focus on his wellbeing” and added: “Mental health has always been central to Doves and we fully support him in his decision.”

The tour in February and March will see the band visit 15 venues across the UK, including a homecoming show at Manchester’s Aviva Studios.

Earlier this month, the band asked for understanding from fans, with guitarist and vocalist Jez Williams saying that while Goodwin was “doing great” he was “still not out of the woods”.

They have also announced plans to release comeback album Constellations For The Lonely next year.

Much of the album was recorded remotely, which Goodwin described as a “godsend” when asked about the process of personal recovery and recording new material.

Doves cancelled part of their last live tour in 2021 due to Goodwin’s mental health struggles.

At the time, the band said it “had to take each other’s welfare as seriously as the music”.