NEW YORK — The Rolling Stones postponed seven shows in Australia and New Zealand and flew back to New York after the sudden death of L’Wren Scott, Mick Jagger’s longtime girlfriend, on March 17. The shows had been set to run from March 19 to April 5. The band’s 2014 “14 on Fire” tour, a follow-up to 2013’s “50 and Counting,” pictured here, began in late February with shows in the Middle East and Asia. The tour is set to resume in Europe in late May.
The band posted more details on the home page of www.rollingstones.com:
The Rolling Stones are deeply sorry and disappointed to announce the postponement of the rest of their 14 ON FIRE tour of Australia and New Zealand following the death of L’Wren Scott.
Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood wish to thank all of their fans for their support at this difficult time and hope that they will fully understand the reason for this announcement.
The Rolling Stones are planning to reschedule these postponed shows at a later date.
The postponed shows are:
Perth Arena – 19 March – postponed
Adelaide Oval – 22 March – postponed
Sydney Allphones Arena – 25 March – postponed
Melbourne Rod Laver Arena – 28 March – postponed
Macedon Ranges Hanging Rock – 30 March – postponed
Brisbane Entertainment Centre – 2 April – postponed
Auckland Mt Smart Stadium – 5 April – postponed
Australia/New Zealand promoters ask ticket holders to please hold on to their tickets until further notice. A new schedule of dates is presently being worked on and will be advised as soon as possible. Information will be made available via rollingstones.com and frontiertouring.com as soon as available.
