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Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Australia Can’t Smile Without Barry

April’s a notoriously busy month for me. We have Easter, the birthdays of four out of the five members of my immediate family, and at last count, I had two concerts lined up. So it was with a heavy heart that I passed on Barry Manilow’s upcoming tour.

While the hearts of Barry fans all over the country are breaking, I’m starting to feel like I might have a second chance. It’s been announced that those April shows aren’t happening, although some in future might be.

According to promoter Paul Dainty the whole thing is “presently under discussion,” which means it may be happening and it may not be. After the Huey Lewis tour fell through, I won’t be holding my breath.

Fans can hang onto that hope and their tickets until we know a bit more about this tour’s future, or simply return them to the place of purchase for a refund.

Image source: Matt Becker @ Wikimedia Commons

Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Ting Tings Postpone Aussie Tour, Pull Out Of Splendour

There’s bad news for local Ting Tings fans, with news the band will delay their Australian tour. The decision was made when the release of their sophomore album, Massage Kunst, was pushed back until later this year.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 02: The Ting Tings perform live on the Main Stage during the Wireless Festival in Hyde Park on July 2, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)


I can understand the call from a business point of view but feel for the fans, particularly those who bought tickets to Splendour in the Grass expecting them to perform. The band along with another no show The Middle East, will be replaced with Art vs Science and Sally Seltmann.

While festival goers won’t get refunds anyone with tickets to The Ting Tings Melbourne and Sydney sideshows will. If you bought your tickets on a credit card, the money will be automatically refunded. If you did things the old fashioned way, return to your point of purchase with your photo ID for a cash refund.

Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Huey Lewis & The News Concert Postponed, But Was It Ever Happening?

Andrew McManus Presents has announced the postponement of Huey Lewis & The News upcoming Australian tour.
The official reason given is that “due to recording commitments the band is unable to leave the US at this time.”

But hang on. Shouldn’t the band have known they were recording at the time they were due Down Under? This is where the plot thickens. According to administrators on the Huey Lewis & The News forum, the tour was never confirmed with the band’s offices.

Now I don’t know a lot about organising concerts, but I would have assumed that should be the first step. Tickets probably shouldn’t have gone on sale months ago, and we definitely shouldn’t have heard of this two weeks out from the shows.

I’m lucky. I was attending a relatively local show, so all I’m dealing with is a little disappointment and money tied up until Andrew McManus Presents can reschedule the shows. That is, providing they can. But there are many folks out of pocket several hundred, even thousands of dollars, for travel and accommodation costs.

Frankly it shouldn’t happen, and I have to wonder how it has.

Image source: ZUMA Press

Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Guy Sebastian Postpones Queensland Gigs

Sorry Queensland Guy Sebastian fans. The newly married soul star has postponed his upcoming Queensland shows.

Apparently The Memphis Album was a bigger success than SonyBMG every dreamed of, so they’re preparing to release the album globally early next year. Guy’s also going to release his next album around the same time.

All that means Guy has to spend some time locally and abroad finishing up the new release, which means he simply doesn’t have time for the concerts.

The shows will be rescheduled for next year. Fans can hang onto their tickets or get a refund from their place of purchase.
I know the news must be disappointing for plenty of Guy fans out there, but chin up. Guy promises the show will be even bigger and better in 2009, so the wait could be worthwhile!

Image source: Sunrise.seven @ Flickr