The Pixies CANCEL their Australian tour to ‘protect their fans’ from coronavirus
The Pixies have cancelled the remainder of their Australian tour due to fears over the spread of coronavirus.
The American alternative rock band were scheduled to perform in Brisbane, Sydney and Perth in the coming days.
They said in an official statement on Thursday: ‘Out of caution for current public health concerns, Pixies are postponing the remaining Australian shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Perth.’
Cancelled: The Pixies have cancelled the remainder of their Australian tour due to fears over the spread of coronavirus. Pictured (left to right): The Pixies’ Black Francis, David Lovering, Paz Lenchantin and Joey Santiago
‘This was an extremely difficult decision, but the well-being of our fans is always our top priority. Rescheduled dates for all of these shows will be announced soon,’ they added.
The band asked fans not to throw away their tickets, as they will be honoured when the new concert dates are announced.
‘Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to returning to Australia,’ they concluded.
Official: In a statement released on Thursday, the band said: ‘Out of caution for current public health concerns, Pixies are postponing the remaining Australian shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Perth’
Touring company Live Nation is now working to reschedule the postponed dates for later in 2020.
The news comes days after Miley Cyrus cancelled her World Tour Bushfire Relief fundraiser, which was scheduled to take place at Melbourne’s Lakeside Stadium on March 13.
She tweeted on Tuesday afternoon that she’d been advised not to fly to Australia amid the global health crisis.
Another cancellation: The news comes days after American singer Miley Cyrus, 27, (pictured) cancelled her World Tour Bushfire Relief fundraiser, which was scheduled to take place at Melbourne’s Lakeside Stadium on March 13
‘I am so disappointed to not be there’: The Wrecking Ball star tweeted on Tuesday afternoon (AEST) that she’d been advised not to fly to Australia amid the global health crisis
On March 3, Italian gothic metal band Lacuna Coil also axed their Australian tour and appearance at Download Festival due to coronavirus concerns.
In an official statement, the band wrote: ‘Our home region of Lombardia, Italy, is in the midst of a coronavirus outbreak.
‘While cancelling is heartbreaking for us, everyone’s health and safety must come first and this includes our fans.’