Bad news for Hobart Crowded House fans

There’s bad news for Tasmanians heading to see Crowded House in Hobart tonight with a last-minute shock announcement. HERE’S WHY >>

There’s bad news for Tasmanians heading to see Crowded House in Hobart tonight with a last-minute postponement.

The Dreamers Are Waiting Tour has been forced to cancel its last four shows, including tonight’s gig in Mystate Bank Arena, after Neil Finn tested positive to COVID-19 on Monday.

“I am absolutely crushed to have to postpone the last four shows of our Australian tour as I tested positive yesterday morning for Covid,” Finn said.

“In these very difficult conditions for touring, we were staying in our bubble and observing very strict protocols but somehow the virus still slipped through.

Neil Finn of Crowded House performs at Spark Arena on March 19, 2021 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Dave Simpson/WireImage)

“I am relieved to be only experiencing mild symptoms at this stage and grateful for the protection that my triple boosted vaccination is providing.

“I am so sorry to disappoint our fans this coming week, but rest assured we will be back to make good.”

Hobart’s Mystate Bank Arena tonight, Canberra’s Royal Theatre on April 21, and A Day On The Green dates at Mt Duneed Estate in Geelong on April 23, and Bimbadgen in the Hunter Valley on April 24 have all been postponed.

Disappointed showgoers took to social media to express their dismay with an unusual degree of understanding and optimism after two years filled with pandemic-induced event postponements and cancellations.

“Hope (Finn) has a speedy recovery, we are in isolation and were so disappointed,” one punter said.

“They say good things are worth waiting for, so we will and thank you so much for postponing and not cancelling on us - you are loved,” said another.

“Don’t dream it’s over, they will reschedule,” one commenter said optimistically in reference to one of the bands many hits.

“Guess the House won’t be so Crowded now,” joked one commenter who could not resist the pun.

Promoters said rescheduled dates will be announced soon and ticket holders will be notified of rescheduled dates via the official ticketing agency.

“Original purchases will be valid for the new dates without the need for exchange,” the statement said.

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