Harry Styles CANCELS his Australian and New Zealand concerts: Singer says ‘it’s just not possible’ to bring Love on Tour shows Down Under
Harry Styles has been forced to cancel the Australian and New Zealand dates of his Love on Tour concert tour.
The English singer, 27, announced the news in a statement on Thursday.
‘To everyone in Australia and New Zealand, I can’t believe it’s been four years,’ he began.
Disappointing: Harry Styles has been forced to cancel the Australian and New Zealand dates of his Love on Tour concert tour
‘I can’t wait to see you again, but unfortunately it is just not possible at this time. I will be sharing news soon about new shows. Love you all so much. I miss you, and I can’t wait to see you.’
The Australian and New Zealand shows likely won’t happen until at least 2023 as the star is scheduled to play shows in Europe and South Australia all throughout 2022.
Harry ‘did everything in his power’ to make the Australasian concerts happen, a source said, but the uncertainty of Covid-19 restrictions and stadiums being unable to accommodate full crowds meant it just wasn’t possible.
‘I can’t wait to see you again, but unfortunately it is just not possible at this time’: The English singer, 27, announced the news in a statement on Thursday
Until this week fans had been eagerly waiting for Harry to announce new dates for the concerts that were originally planned for 2020.
Everyone who purchased tickets the 2020 dates will receive a full refund, and plans are in motion for a new tour, according to Ticketek.
Harry is no stranger to Australian shores, having played more than 30 stadium shows with his former band One Direction.
He tried: Harry ‘did everything in his power’ to make the Australasian concerts happen, a source said, but the uncertainty of Covid-19 restrictions and stadiums being unable to accommodate full crowds meant it just wasn’t possible
His former bandmate Louis Tomlinson was also forced to postpone his first Australian tour due to the pandemic.
Other major artists have cancelled their Australian dates, including Rod Stewart.
Australia’s live music and entertainment industry has lost three years of income because of the Covid crisis.
In New South Wales, singing and dancing is banned for indoor and outdoor events, which has led to several gigs and major festivals cancelling over the last few days.
Refund: Until this week fans had been eagerly waiting for Harry to announce new dates for the concerts that were originally planned for 2020. All tickets will be refunded
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