Alternative rock types Reuben have announced that they are pulling out of their planned slot at the 2000 Trees Festival, and have no plans to play live or release any records in the foreseeable future. I guess that means they're on one of those 'indefinite hiatus' things, which I presume means they've split up.
Anyway, the band's manager said in a statement on Reuben's official website: "I regret to announce that Reuben are unable to play their slot on the 2000 Trees Festival in July. The band are all in good health but the culmination of several pressures just makes it impossible for Jamie [Lenman, frontman] to go ahead with it. The band are not planning any more gigs or releases for the foreseeable future - I should make it clear that the band members are all on amicable terms and are supportive of the need to call a halt".
The statement concludes, in a fairly final manner, by saying: "This seems like a good time to thank everyone who has helped and encouraged Reuben along the way; some of you have been there from the start, others from last week, some are within the music industry, others are simply fans - it doesn't matter which, you are all important and have given great strength to all concerned".