Supercars 500 left without drawcard event after KISS cancels Aussie tour
KISS has announced their Australian tour has been cancelled due to sickness, which will leave the Newcastle Supercars 500 without a concert next weekend.
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It’s the announcement that has devastated thousands of dedicated KISS fans all over the country, with the band announcing their Australian tour has been cancelled due to sickness.
KISS and promoters said they were absolutely gutted by the news and apologised to fans.
The sad news means the Newcastle’s Supercars 500 will be left without a drawcard event, race organisers making the decision to cancel the concert next Saturday altogether.
“It is with sadness that we inform our fans that KISS has cancelled their upcoming tour of Australia which includes the scheduled performance as part of the Newcastle 500 concert,” Supercars CEO Sean Seamer said.
“As a result the concert featuring performances by both KISS and The Screaming Jets has been cancelled.
“The matter is completely out of our hands and we are extremely disappointed for our fans.
“While the decision is out of our control, we sincerely apologise to The Screaming Jets, Supercars fans and KISS fans alike.”
Earlier this week, it was announced that US doctors had advised Paul Stanley to rest due to a bad case of influenza, prompting the rescheduling of the tour’s first show in Perth to the end of the run and the cancellation of New Zealand.
It was hoped the extra few days rest would allow Stanley the chance for a complete recovery so the tour could proceed as planned.
However Stanley acquired an additional infection in his throat requiring complete vocal rest and medication for at least two weeks and possibly longer.
Paul Stanley said: “Words cannot begin to convey our massive disappointment in having to cancel our End Of The Road tour of your incredible country. Our connection to you is unparalleled and decades deep.
“We waited as long as we could and held out hope to the last minute that my situation would clear up and we would be able to march forward.
“Doctor’s orders ultimately have taken precedence and finally we now find ourselves with no choice but to surrender. With heavy hearts, KISS.”
For Supercars Newcastle 500 tickets the concert portion will be refunded.
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