Fleetwood Mac Cancel Australian and New Zealand Tour

John in Dublin - Sept, 2013

Fleetwood Mac, who has just completed the European leg of their phenomenally successful worldwide tour, has announced the cancellation of their upcoming 14 date tour of Australia and New Zealand.

John McVie, one of the co founding and original members of Fleetwood Mac, is now scheduled to be in treatment for cancer during that period of time.

The band have released the following statement:

"We are sorry to not be able to play these Australian and New Zealand dates. We hope our Australian and New Zealand fans as well as Fleetwood Mac fans everywhere will join us in wishing John and his family all the best.”

Live Nation Australia wish John Mcvie a full and speedy recovery, and regret the disappointment that this announcement will cause for the band’s multitude of Australian fans.

Ticket refunds will be available to all ticket holders as from Monday, October 28.

For all tickets booked online or by phone, the refund will be refunded automatically to the credit card used in purchasing the tickets. Please allow up to 10 days to receive your refund.

If the original credit card you used for the purchase has been cancelled or is no longer valid please contact the place of purchase.

If you made your booking at an outlet please return to the original outlet where the tickets were purchased with your ticket(s) and with the credit card used to make the purchase in hand in order to obtain your refund. Refunds will be provided to the original purchaser only on presentation of photo ID.

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John... We wish you nothing but the best and a full and speedy recovery!

Some of the coverage on John - pretty much the same public statement as above.

Fleetwood Mac's John McVie diagnosed with cancer; band cancels tour - CNN
Fleetwood Mac Cancel Tour as John McVie Undergoes Cancer Treatment - Rollingstone
Fleetwood Mac's John McVie Diagnosed With Cancer - Billboard
Fleetwood Mac's John McVie diagnosed with cancer - NME
John McVie of Fleetwood Mac Has Cancer, World Tour Halted - People
John McVie, of Fleetwood Mac, diagnosed with cancer - Toronto Sun
Fleetwood Mac forced to cancel tour of Australia John McVie needs treatment for cancer - Herald Sun - Australia
Fleetwood Mac cancel tour after John McVie cancer diagnosis - Newcastle Herald Australia
Fleetwood Mac cancels Australian tour as John McVie undergoes cancer treatment - ABC News Australia
Fleetwood Mac cancels NZ shows - Stuff
Fleetwood Mac cancels NZ tour - 3News - New Zealand
Fleetwood Mac's John McVie has cancer, band cancels part of world tour - Reuters
Fleetwood Mac Guitarist John McVie Has Cancer - Vulture
Fleetwood Mac cancels shows for McVie's health - Miami Herald
Fleetwood Mac's John McVie Diagnosed With Cancer - Hollywood Reporter
Fleetwood Mac Cancels Tour In Light Of John McVie's Cancer Treatment - Huffington Post
Fleetwood Mac confirm cancellation of NZ shows - TVNZ
Fleetwood Mac's John McVie diagnosed with cancer, band cancel tour - Digital Spy
Fleetwood Mac tour canceled due to co-founder's cancer - NBC
Fleetwood Mac's 2013 Australian tour cancelled - Faster Louder
Fleetwood Mac cancels Australian tour - The Sydney Morning Herald
Fleetwood Mac's John McVie Has Cancer, Band Cancels 14-Date Australian and New Zealand Tour - US Magazine
Fleetwood Mac cancels Aussie tour - The Australian
John McVie diagnosed with cancer: Fleetwood Mac cancels Australia, New Zealand tour dates - NY Daily News
Fleetwood Mac's NZ shows cancelled - New Zealand Herald
John McVie diagnosed with cancer, Fleetwood Mac cancels tour dates - Consequence of Sound
Fleetwood Mac's John McVie Battling Cancer, Band Cancels Tour - Ultimate Classic Rock
Fleetwood Mac Cancels Australia-New Zealand Tour John McVie Receives Cancer Treatment - Access Hollywood
Bassist John McVie is undergoing cancer treatment - USA Today
Fleetwood Mac bassist John McVie diagnosed with cancer: Band cancel Australian tour so he can undergo treatment - Daily Mail UK
Fleetwood Mac cancel tour dates as John McVie has cancer - BBC UK
Fleetwood Mac's McVie has cancer - Belfast Telegraph
Fleetwood Mac bassist John McVie diagnosed with cancer - Mirror UK
Fleetwood Mac bassist John McVie diagnosed with cancer - The Independent UK
Fleetwood Mac's John McVie diagnosed with cancer - The Guardian UK
Fleetwood Mac cancel Australia and New Zealand tour after cancer diagnosis - Press Party

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2 Opening Acts Announced for Fleetwood Mac at A Day On The Green - Nov 30th Geelong, Australia

Richard Clapton & Stonefield named as Special Guests for Fleetwood Mac The Hill Winery, Geelong - Saturday November 30th.

Promoter Roundhouse Entertainment is pleased to announce the special guest support artists for the sold out Fleetwood Mac concert at The Hill Winery Geelong.  

Much-loved singer songwriter Richard Clapton and the blues-influenced rock of Stonefield will provide the perfect accompaniment to the legendary Fleetwood Mac.   

All tickets to the Saturday November 30 concert are completely sold out but promoters are keen to ensure a great value-for-money day with the inclusion of special guests to the bill.    

Richard Clapton is a huge a day on the green crowd favourite. He has endeared himself to music-lovers everywhere through his heartfelt inspired performances and a songbook that defines our times.  With hits like ‘Girls On The Avenue’, ‘Deep Water’, ‘Capricorn Dancer’ and ‘I Am An Island’ Richard was a thoroughly deserving and popular inductee into the ARIA Hall Of Fame.  In late 2012 he released his first album in eight years “Harlequin Nights” to universal acclaim.   

Opening the show will be one of the next big things in Aussie music, Stonefield. The four Findlay sisters from a small farming town in North Victoria were raised on their parents’ vinyl collection of Zappa, Hendrix and Zeppelin. Since winning Triple J’s 2011 Unearthed High competition, they have been solidly building a fan base through performances at major festivals including Glastonbury in the UK, supporting the likes of Kaiser Chiefs and Foo Fighters and at their own shows.  After several successful releases, the girls have just finished recording their first album, a dynamic collection of blues-influenced rock, set for release on October 11.

Playing times are:  

4.30pm Gates Open  

5.30pm Stonefield

6.45pm Richard Clapton  

8.15pm Fleetwood Mac  

More than 14,000 fans will attend the concert making it arguably the biggest ever staged in the region. Due to the capacity crowd, promoters suggest patrons leave the car at home and travel by coach.  For coach and shuttle bus enquiries, contact Melbourne On The Move 1300 558 686 and locally McHarry’s Coaches on 03 5223 2111.

A Day On The Green