Rod Stewart canceled a tour date six hours before the show, citing a viral infection that irritated his throat.
The 78-year-old singer was scheduled to play at Geelong in Australia, part of his “A Day on the Green” tour. Cyndi Lauper and Jon Stevens were the support acts.
Concert producers Live Nation and Roundhouse Entertainment said details on a makeup or refund will be announced next week.
Stewart posted his apologies to Instagram.
“Hello my friends,” he wrote. “I’m absolutely downhearted that I’m disappointing my fans who bought tickets to A Day On The Green. Late this morning I was advised that I have a viral infection and my throat is too irritated to sing. I’m only human and sometimes get sick just like you do. My greatest joy is performing for you, so I’m doing everything I can to get on the mend and get back on stage.
The 78-year-old singer was scheduled to play at Geelong in Australia, part of his “A Day on the Green” tour. Cyndi Lauper and Jon Stevens were the support acts.
Concert producers Live Nation and Roundhouse Entertainment said details on a makeup or refund will be announced next week.
Stewart posted his apologies to Instagram.
“Hello my friends,” he wrote. “I’m absolutely downhearted that I’m disappointing my fans who bought tickets to A Day On The Green. Late this morning I was advised that I have a viral infection and my throat is too irritated to sing. I’m only human and sometimes get sick just like you do. My greatest joy is performing for you, so I’m doing everything I can to get on the mend and get back on stage.
- 3/18/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Rod Stewart has cancelled a tour date at the last minute after suffering a viral infection.
The singer had been scheduled to play at Geelong in Australia, for the latest date in his A Day on the Green tour.
Stewart has been accompanied by Cyndi Lauper and Jon Stevens as his support acts. On Instagram, the “Maggie May” songwriter shared a statement, just six hours before he was due to take the stage.
“Live Nation and Roundhouse Entertainment regret to announce that tonight’s performance by Rod Stewart, Cyndi Lauper and Jon Stevens at Mt. Duneed Estate, Geelong will not go ahead due to illness,” it read.
“We apologise for the disappointment and inconvenience for ticket holders. A further announcement regarding the concert arrangements will be made early next week.”
All three performers – Stewart, Lauper and Stevens – shared the same statement on social media. “Reposting from Sir Rod Stewart,” Lauper wrote,...
The singer had been scheduled to play at Geelong in Australia, for the latest date in his A Day on the Green tour.
Stewart has been accompanied by Cyndi Lauper and Jon Stevens as his support acts. On Instagram, the “Maggie May” songwriter shared a statement, just six hours before he was due to take the stage.
“Live Nation and Roundhouse Entertainment regret to announce that tonight’s performance by Rod Stewart, Cyndi Lauper and Jon Stevens at Mt. Duneed Estate, Geelong will not go ahead due to illness,” it read.
“We apologise for the disappointment and inconvenience for ticket holders. A further announcement regarding the concert arrangements will be made early next week.”
All three performers – Stewart, Lauper and Stevens – shared the same statement on social media. “Reposting from Sir Rod Stewart,” Lauper wrote,...
- 3/18/2023
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - Music
Bob Geldof is to play a special concert in Sydney next month to raise money for recent natural disasters in Australia, New Zealand and Japan.
The Rock and Rebuild Concert will take place at the Lyric Theatre, Star City Casino, on May 1 to help support the Australian Red Cross for their Victoria Floods Appeal, New Zealand Earthquake Appeal and Japan and Pacific Disaster Appeal, as well as the Queensland Premier’s Disaster Relief Fund.
Joined by his band, Geldof will be playing tracks both from his Boomtown Rats days and later solo material including new songs from his just released album How To Compose Songs That Will Sell. He will be supported by New Zealand-born singer Jon Stevens and Russell Crowe’s wife, singer Danielle Spencer.
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The Rock and Rebuild Concert will take place at the Lyric Theatre, Star City Casino, on May 1 to help support the Australian Red Cross for their Victoria Floods Appeal, New Zealand Earthquake Appeal and Japan and Pacific Disaster Appeal, as well as the Queensland Premier’s Disaster Relief Fund.
Joined by his band, Geldof will be playing tracks both from his Boomtown Rats days and later solo material including new songs from his just released album How To Compose Songs That Will Sell. He will be supported by New Zealand-born singer Jon Stevens and Russell Crowe’s wife, singer Danielle Spencer.
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- 4/11/2011
- Look to the Stars
Jon Stevens has revealed that he is furious about being ejected from a flight to Brisbane. The Noiseworks singer, who was meant to be flying from Perth, was asked to get off the plane by Jetstar staff after reportedly having an argument with them about seating arrangements. Stevens told Aap: "In all my years of extensive travelling around the world and within Australia, I have never been treated like this. I did not raise my voice at any stage, did not use offensive language and I would certainly suggest that I was not behaving in a dangerous or offensive manner." The star's spokesperson said: "The steward requested (more)...
- 1/27/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Jon Stevens has made a comeback into the Australian music industry. The former Inxs and Noiseworks frontman, who underwent life-saving open heart surgery three months ago, said that he is "grateful" to be alive after the operation. Stevens told The Daily Telegraph: "To sing again, just to be alive, I am just really embracing every day." The musician was told by doctors to spend 12 weeks resting after having a (more)...
- 12/17/2009
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Former Inxs singer Jon Stevens is apparently in a Sydney hospital battling complications after emergency heart surgery. The 47-year-old musician, who was in the Australian rock band from 2000 until 2003, underwent an operation to unblock an artery three weeks ago. Steven's publicist Simon Lucas told News.com.au: "The operation was a success, however Jon’s condition has deteriorated and his recovery has been hampered due to (more)...
- 10/2/2009
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
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