AWARD-WINNING musician Finley Quaye has been filmed being kicked off stage during a sell-out gig in Woodchester on Friday evening.

Quaye, 41, apparently turned up six hours late for sound check at the Convent Club, and only played for 30 minutes before manager Matt Roberts pulled the plug.

After keeping them waiting for over an hour, the audience, who had paid £20 for a ticket, were given what was described as a “bizarre” performance.

The1998 BRIT Award-winner, who had a number of 90s hits including Sunday Shining and Even After All, didn't speak to the audience and barely looked at the crowd.

At times the singer walked around the stage for minutes at a time not even playing his instrument.

After just four songs, Convent manager Matt Roberts dramatically took to the stage of the chapel to pull the plug on the multi platinum artist.

Telling Quaye to “go home”, he said: “Live music is beautiful, and I will not let you pollute this venue.”

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Apologising to the disappointed crowd, Mr Roberts said that the band had turned up six hours late for sound check.

He said: “I am so sorry guys, I have worked in the industry 28 years, I have a reputation.”

The visibly emotional manager got cheers from the crowd as he pledged to refund the tickets to the audience and offered drinks at the bar.

“All I can say is this is my house. I have acted how I feel is appropriate.”

Writing on the Convent’s Facebook page on Tuesday, Mr Roberts explained why he’d made the decision.

“It’s not a personal attack on the musician whom I’ve always held in high regard, and whose current lack of management of his talent I find incredibly frustrating.

“It’s more that my passion for live music, all that live music engenders, creates and inspires is so strong."

He said that he had a responsibility to ensure music gets the audience and respect it deserves.

The Convent manager received overwhelming support on social media, with fans of the music venue voicing their support for his actions.

One person commented, “Your integrity and passion for live music shines through. Respect to you”, while another said, “Got the greatest admiration for what you guys are doing there and you’re right to make a stand against anything that might jeopardize that. All power to you - you and your audience deserve better.”

Finley Quaye established himself with his debut album Maverick A Strike in 1997, going on to release two albums and work with the likes of Iggy Pop and Beth Orton.

The troubled artist has previously admitted kicking a woman in the chest during a row with his ex-girlfriend in 2003.

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