Ben Howard tour postponed
It's bad news for Ben Howard fans with the announcement this morning that his upcoming Australian tour will be postponed. Word is that Howard had to make changes to his band so needed time to rehearse and sharpen the act.
No doubt fans who booked tickets are disappointed, however if the WSL can extend the waiting period for Snapper - and reap the reward of good surf mind you - so can Howard postpone his tour.
Howard's press officer, whose name may or may not be Kieren Perrow, said: "Ben Howard recently wrapped up months of overseas touring, and has landed home, inspired to make changes to the line up in his band. With the Australian dates so close, and Ben’s aptitude for perfection when it comes to delivering a faultless live show, he has decided to reschedule his tour to ensure he puts on the best show possible for Australian fans."
Tickets for the rescheduled shows will be valid for the new dates- simply turn up to the venue and present your ticket. For Sydney Opera House ticket-holders, please refer to the point of purchase for refunds. There will be a limited number of tickets available for the rescheduled Hordern Pavilion show on Saturday 30th May. For those who are unable to attend the rescheduled dates, you may secure a full refund by contacting the point of purchase no later than Tuesday 31st March.
Thur 28 May Tivoli Theatre JUST ANNOUNCED Brisbane QLD
Sat 30 May Hordern Pavilion RESCHEDULED Sydney NSW
Mon 1 Jun Margaret Court Arena RESCHEDULED Melbourne VIC
Wed 3 Jun Fremantle Arts Centre RESCHEDULED Fremantle WA
Cancelled Dates:
Sun 29 Mar Sydney Opera House CANCELLED Sydney NSW
Please refer to point of purchase for all refunds.
Thur 2 Apr Bluesfest CANCELLED Byron Bay NSW
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Had to google who he is and not my type of music, but who needs to cancel a tour to rehearse?
Hey Parko, your up next, sorry mate, I'm not going to surf 6ft nth swell perfect backdoor point break today as I need to go and do more training, wax my board and screw in my fins
Seems a bit of a lame excuse from Mr Howard
Odd simile. Parko surfing is a little different to a member of your band quitting, which means auditioning prospectives, making a selection, then adapting the new dynamics into an existing live show. How are they even similar?
Was in reference to the dates being booked well ahead, each knows that on certain dates they need to be somewhere in the world or people are going to be disappointed
Like I said, I don't know his music and no where in the article did it state that someone had quit from his band unless you knew the fact, hence I now look the fool
cheers
"No doubt fans who booked tickets are disappointed, however if the WSL can extend the waiting period for Snapper - and reap the reward of good surf mind you - so can Howard postpone his tour. "
About as odd as this one.
Fair enough, "changes to his band" read to me they were playing a different instrument, different vocals or going for a different sound; not that someone quit and left him in the lurch
Hopefully for fans the extended waiting period delivers then
Why is this post even here?
We're presenting sponsors, Scotty. We ran some promo just before tickets went on sale, so we're just keeping everyone up to date.
Yeah....What I said.
Cause the swellnut lads got free tickets Scott_C
And don't forget the free vinyl Shaun.
No one plays vinyl now, out dated.
Altho I tried to tell Shauno to get rid of his record player whilst living under the bridge, we had no power and soundcloud on the phone was a way easier choice bro.
Get up with the tech Shauno, you will never learn;)
for everyones sake, pull your pants up!!!
Nah,
Proud of that hand slap....
So is my wife.
Least you are polite about it Shauno.
Morris
Ooopps.
Did you know if Shaun got a free ticket, being the student trainee!
Yes, he told me they gave him half a dozen tickets yesterday said to bring his mates along and to yell out if he needs more tickets, Those swellnut lads have a cruel sense of humour.
Hang on, did any winners ever get announced for the giveaway, or did good old benny reneg on that as well??
No they didn't get announced 'cos only 3 of the 4 have got back to me.
Why is it of concern to you? You didn't even enter.
The vinyl isn't so much of a concern, but I am going to bluesfest, so jerks that pull out after entering into a contract is a concern and quite annoying. And although I wouldn't class myself as a Ben Howard fan, I would have liked to catch his set if there wasn't anything better on.
:D
So Uncle Leroy has never even heard of Ben Howard but is angry he's cancelled his tour, and Grog-an didn't enter a contest but is angry he didn't win?
Roll on you League of Pathetic Gentlemen.
re-read my comments but couldn't find anywhere about me being angry about not winning some vinyl. which would be funny since I don't own any, so not sure why I would be angry about not winning something I didn't want.....
but anyway, roll on you founding member of the league of illiterate and ignorant f@#%wits.
Angry is taking a swipe at the Swellnet boys for something unrelated, illiterate is not following a simple conversation, ignorant is not knowing when you're angry.
Have a great time at Bluesfest Ann, the stick figure with a skirt is where you line up.
Well illiterate is actually being unable to read or write. So I apologise. I made a mistake. You can read, but just have a very poor understanding of what is written in front of you. But I will try to explain it once again.
"Hang on, did any winners ever get announced for the giveaway, or did good old benny reneg on that as well??"
Now spleen, the "swipe" in this sentence is at "good old benny (Howard)" where I ask if he reneged on the vinyl giveaway as well (as his contractual agreement to play at a festival), thus relating the two. The "swipe" was not actually directed towards the "swellnet boys".
Stu was then maybe a little defensive in his response, to which I then had another shot at "jerks that pull out after entering into a contract"' again nothing aimed towards the "swellnet boys" you are defending so valiantly.
Oh, girls toilets!!! Ahahaha.. That's a good one!! I get it. You're saying I'm a girl, so I will be lining up for the girls toilets. Hahaha.
So, someone who has learnt to read, but still has poor comprehension skills and also trying to ridicule someone by trying to make out they are female (since that is an insult after all, because they are the inferior gender right?). Obviously just a school kid, maybe even related to stu or one of the "swellnet boys"?? Anyway no worries, all good, you are only young.
The only vinyl I own are my Sting- 'Dream of the Blue turtles' album and my hot pants with the bum cheeks cut out.
And I only save both of those for special occasions;)
I'm not disappointed I lost. When I wake up every morning I've already won.