Gang Of Youths’ upcoming tour of North America has been cancelled due to a “family matter” for frontman Dave Le’aupepe.
Gang Of Youths have spent quite a bit of this year touring all around the world, sharing their Go Farther In Lightness album with their legions of dedicated fans. However, all this international touring hasn’t been without trouble.
In fact, following a brilliant start which saw the group making their US television debut, Delta Airways allegedly broke Dave Le’aupepe’s guitar while in transit, before the band had their tour van broken into, and their gear stolen. This bad news was only compounded after Gang Of Youth were forced to postpone a number of their US tour dates due to issues with Le’aupepe’s voice. Needless to say, they’re pretty sick of bad luck by this point.
However, following on from their triumphant homecoming which featured appearances at Splendour In The Grass and the first episode of MTV Unplugged Australia, the band have been forced to break the news to their fans that they’ll be cancelling their upcoming tour dates.
— gang of youths (@gangofyouths) July 30, 2018
Taking to Twitter earlier today, the group shared a message to their North American fans. “We are truly heartbroken to tell you that we will be missing our upcoming shows in August in America,” they began.
“Unfortunately, David has had a family matter arise and we want to give him our full support during this time,” they continued. “We hope to see you all later in the year and thank everyone for their love, support and understanding during this time.”
The group’s North American tour was set to kick off on Thursday, and would have seen the group performing a brief run of gigs, including an appearance at Chicago’s Lollapalooza and the Osheaga music festival in Canada.
While the band’s Australian tour, which kicks off in October, is said not to be affected, it also seems like the group’s next North American tour – which includes a spot on the Foo Fighters’ Cal Jam festival in early October – will also not be affected by these cancellations.
Regardless, we wish both Dave Le’aupepe and the rest of the band all the best at the current time.
Check out Gang Of Youths’ ‘Let Me Down Easy’:
Gang Of Youths 2018 ‘Say Yes To Life’ Tour
With special guest Charlie Collins
Sunday, October 28th (Sold Out)
The Forum, Melbourne, VIC (U18)
Monday, October 29th
The Forum, Melbourne, VIC
Wednesday, October 31st
The Forum, Melbourne, VIC (U18)
Saturday, November 3rd (Sold Out)
Fremantle Arts Centre, Fremantle, WA
Sunday, November 4th (Sold Out)
Fremantle Arts Centre, Fremantle, WA
Tuesday, November 6th (Sold Out)
The Forum, Melbourne, VIC
Wednesday, November 7th (Sold Out)
The Forum, Melbourne, VIC
Thursday, November 8th (Sold Out)
The Forum, Melbourne, VIC
Monday, November 12th (Sold Out)
The Forum, Melbourne, VIC
Tuesday, November 13th (Sold Out)
The Forum, Melbourne, VIC
Wednesday, November 14th (Sold Out)
The Odeon Theatre, Hobart, TAS
Friday, November 16th (Sold Out)
The Odeon Theatre, Hobart, TAS
Saturday, November 17th (Sold Out)
The Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide, SA
Sunday, November 18th (Sold Out)
The Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide, SA
Wednesday, November 21st (Sold Out)
Enmore Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Thursday, November 22nd (Sold Out)
Enmore Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Monday, November 26th (Sold Out)
Enmore Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Tuesday, November 27th (Sold Out)
Enmore Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Thursday, November 29th (Sold Out)
Enmore Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Friday, November 30th (Sold Out)
Enmore Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Tickets on sale now from Gang Of Youths’ website
