December 5th 2024.
The popular and beloved rock band Sum 41, known for their iconic sound and energetic performances, has unfortunately had to cancel their highly anticipated Australian tour. This unfortunate news comes after their lead singer, Deryck Whibley, was diagnosed with pneumonia. The band took to social media to share their heartfelt statement, expressing their deep disappointment and sadness at having to cancel the tour.
The tour was set to include a series of shows, including the highly anticipated Good Things festival, which was scheduled to kick off in Melbourne tomorrow. However, due to Deryck's illness, they were unable to proceed with the tour. In their statement, the band confirmed that Deryck had been diagnosed with pneumonia and that they were devastated to have to cancel their shows in Australia.
"We were beyond excited to bring our music to our Australian fans once again, but unfortunately, under the guidance of several doctors, it has become clear that Deryck is too unwell to perform," the band stated. "We understand and share in the disappointment of our fans, but the most important thing right now is Deryck's health and well-being."
Despite the disappointment, the band encouraged their fans to still attend the Good Things festival, which will feature an incredible lineup of both local and international acts. "We may not be able to be there, but we want our fans to have the best time," the band expressed. This tour was set to be the band's final shows in Australia after announcing their last album, Heaven :x: Hell, in March.
There were initial hopes that the tour would still go ahead, even after the cancellation of the Brisbane show. However, it became clear that Deryck's health was the top priority and the band had to make the difficult decision to cancel the entire tour. The Canadian rock band, known for their hits "In Too Deep," "Fat Lip," and "Still Waiting," rose to fame in the 90s and early 2000s.
The organizers of the Good Things festival were quick to respond to the news, assuring fans that the festival would still be a memorable and exciting event. "Although we are sad that Sum 41 will not be able to perform, we have an incredible lineup of heavy hitting acts such as Korn, The Living End, and Northlane," the festival management stated. "Deryck's health and well-being are our top priority, and we hope our fans will join us in sending him well wishes for a speedy recovery."
For those who have purchased tickets to the Sum 41 shows, refund information will be provided by the ticketing agencies shortly. In the meantime, fans can stay up to date with the latest news, sports, politics, and weather by downloading the 9News app. Available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play, the app provides notifications straight to your smartphone.
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