Catfish and the Bottlemen have canceled their Australian tour due to illness.
The British indie rockers were scheduled to start their tour tonight at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion, with additional shows planned in Melbourne, Newcastle, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth.
A statement sent to ticket holders this morning at 9:30am informs fans that the cancellation is due to “doctor’s orders.”
The band had hoped to continue performing this weekend but had to cancel their show in Dublin on the same advice.
The statement reads: “Catfish and the Bottlemen want to thank the fans for their support. This weekend they were hoping to still be able to perform but on doctor’s orders they were forced to cancel their show in Dublin,” a statement sent to ticket holders reads.
“Due to band illness, the Australian dates this month will also no longer be going ahead. The band were really looking forward to these shows and sincerely apologise to everyone for any inconvenience and disappointment. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.”
All purchased tickets will be refunded. For any ticket-related inquiries, please contact your original point of purchase. More information is available at secretsounds.com.
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Fronted by the enigmatic Van McCann, the band released their debut album, The Balcony, in 2014, which has garnered endless accolades.
Since then, Catfish and the Bottlemen have toured extensively worldwide, including several visits to Australia, and have garnered numerous hit songs, steadily expanding their fanbase. Both of their most recent albums, 2016’s The Ride and 2019’s The Balance, reached the top 10 on the ARIA Albums Chart.
After releasing their latest single, “Showtime,” they headlined Reading & Leeds Festival for the second time this summer. The single, recorded in LA and echoing the city’s sunny vibes, serves as a preview of Catfish and the Bottlemen’s upcoming fourth studio album, produced by Dave Sardy.
