Ben Harper and his band The Innocent Criminals have postponed their Australian and New Zealand tour, which had previously been scheduled for March. In a statement to fans, the group advised that the previously announced dates would be rescheduled to the end of the year.
“To our great fans in Australia and New Zealand,” they said, “Unfortunately we need to postpone our upcoming tour so that we can put the finishing touches on our new album. We can’t wait to see you in November/December.”
All previously purchased tickets to the band’s shows will remain valid for the rescheduled ones, except in the case of Adelaide, where punters will be “contacted directly about the exchange”.
Meanwhile, those who are unable to attend the rescheduled dates can also get their hands on a refund from their point of purchase, while new tickets to all shows are on sale now.
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals’ first headlining national tour since 2007 comes in celebration of their brand new album, Call It What It Is, which had previously been flagged for an April release.
The band have yet to indicate whether the rescheduled tour dates also mean that the album release will also be pushed back.
Check out their full list of rescheduled Australian headlining tour dates, below.
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Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals 2016 Australian Tour
Tickets on sale now. All previously purchased tickets still valid for new dates except Adelaide.
Wednesday, 2nd March 2016 POSTPONED
Opera House Forecourt, Sydney
Tickets: Live Nation
Saturday, 5th March 2016 POSTPONED
The Riverstage, Brisbane
Tickets: Live Nation
Tuesday, 8th March 2016 POSTPONED
Kings Park & Botanic Garden, Perth
Tickets: Live Nation
Friday, 11th March 2016 POSTPONED
Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide
Tickets: Live Nation
Saturday, 12th March 2016 POSTPONED
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
Tickets: Live Nation
Tuesday, 22nd November 2016 – RESCHEDULED SHOW
‘On The Steps’, Sydney Opera House Forecourt
Tickets: Live Nation
Thursday, 24th November 2016 – RESCHEDULED SHOW
Riverstage, Brisbane
Tickets: Live Nation
Saturday, 26th November 2016 – RESCHEDULED SHOW
Sidney Meyer Music Bowl, Melbourne
Tickets: Live Nation
Sunday, 27th November 2016 – RESCHEDULED SHOW
AEC Theatre, Adelaide
Tickets: Live Nation
Tuesday, 29th November 2016 – RESCHEDULED SHOW
Kings Park & Botanic Garden
Tickets: Live Nation