Johnny Marr Postpones 2015 Australian Tour

Founding member of British icons The Smiths, Johnny Marr, has postponed his upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand due to an ongoing family illness.

“I’m really disappointed to not be able to play these shows,” Marr said in a statement. “The touring has been so enjoyable for me and the band and the audiences have been great everywhere.” Marr recently cancelled his US and Canadian tour dates and upcoming dates in Japan and Singapore.

“If it was about just me just being unwell I would have found a way to continue as I did when I broke my hand last year, but to not be there for one of my family is not right. Thank you to everyone for the kind messages. See you soon. Johnny. X”

After appearances at Falls Festival and sold-out shows in Sydney and Melbourne last year, Marr was set to play return to Australia for a string of dates this summer in support of his second solo album Playland.

They included stops in Melbourne, Sydney as well as his first gigs as a solo artist in Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane. Revised dates are currently being rescheduled and will be announced as soon as possible. For those who cannot attend the new dates, refunds will be available from the point of purchase.

UPDATE 28/01/15: Johnny Marr has unveiled a round of new dates for his impending Australian tour. Marr unfortunately was forced to can his stopover in Brisbane, after his February 4th gig at the Tivoli was unable to be rescheduled. See the updated dates below

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Johnny Marr 2015 Australian Tour

Thursday, 29th January 2015POSTPONED

Astor Theatre, Perth (18+)

Tickets: Via Showticketing | (08) 9370 5888

Saturday, 31st January 2015POSTPONED

Forum Theatre, Melbourne (18+)

Tickets: Via Ticketmaster | 136 100

Monday, 2nd February 2015POSTPONED

The Gov, Adelaide (18+)

Tickets: Via Moshtix | 1300 438 849

Wednesday, 4th February 2015POSTPONED

The Tivoli, Brisbane (18+)

Tickets: Via Ticketmaster | 136 100

Thursday, 5th February 2015POSTPONED

Enmore Theatre, Sydney (All Ages)

Tickets: Via Ticketek | 132 849

Johnny Marr Rescheduled Tour Dates

Saturday, 18th July

Metropolis, Fremantle

Tickets: Ticketmaster | 136 100

Monday, 20th July

Enmore Theatre, Sydney

Tickets: Via Ticketek | 132 849

Tuesday, 21st July

The Gov, Adelaide

Tickets: Via Moshtix | 1300 438 849

Wednesday, 22nd July

Forum Theatre, Melbourne

Tickets: Via Ticketmaster | 136 100

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