KATSEYE Is Going On Their First Headline World Tour — Without Manon

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentKATSEYE Is Going On Their First Headline World Tour — Without ManonByHannah Abraham,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hannah Abraham covers entertainment, culture and business.Follow AuthorMay 16, 2026, 09:11am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.US girl group Katseye performs on stage during the first day of the Estereo Picnic music festival at the Simon Bolivar park in Bogota on March 20, 2026. (Photo by Alejandro GONZALEZ / AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty ImagesRising girl group KATSEYE have announced their first headline arena world tour, but founding member Manon Bannerman continues to be absent from their activities. KATSEYE’s WILDWORLD Tour was confirmed this week, produced by Live Nation and kicking off September 1 in Dublin, and promotional materials featured only Daniela, Lara, Megan, Sophia, and Yoonchae. Manon, who has been on hiatus from the group since February, will not be participating.ForbesKATSEYE’s Manon Bannerman Announces ‘Temporary Hiatus’ To Focus On HealthBy Hannah AbrahamWhat KATSEYE Has Said About Manon And The TourLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 01: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (L-R) Daniela, Megan, Manon, Sophia, Yoonchae and Lara Raj of KATSEYE perform onstage during the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)Getty ImagesPer their labels’ statements, Manon has been on a ‘temporary hiatus’ from group activities to ‘focus on her health and wellbeing’ since February, which is the only official explanations as to why she will not be participating in the WILDWORLD Tour. MORE FOR YOUHYBE x Geffen’s formal position so far has not deviated from their initial statements that Manon remains a member of KATSEYE, and the group’s official platforms still identify them as a six-member act. What t...