Kanye West Postpones Australian Tour

1 April 2014 | 10:40 am | Staff Writer

"Unexpected timing requirements"

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Kanye West has postponed his upcoming Australia tour to continue work on his upcoming studio album.

Promoters Live National have issued the following statement today, and confirmed to theMusic.com.au that this is not an elaborate April Fool's joke.

“Due to unexpected timing requirements to finish his highly anticipated new studio album, scheduled for a 2014 release, Kanye West regretfully announces the postponement of his upcoming tour dates in Australia.”

Originally due to take place between Friday 2 – Sunday 11 May, the shows have been moved to Friday 5 – Monday 15 September.

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New dates:

Friday 5 September – Perth Arena
Sunday 7 September – Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Tuesday 9 September – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Wednesday 10 September – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Friday 12 September – Qantas Credit Union Arena, Sydney
Saturday 13 September – Qantas Credit Union Arena, Sydney
Monday 15 September – Brisbane Entertainment Centre

Ticket holders unable to attend the new dates must contact Ticketek before 5pm Wednesday 30 April to arrange a refund.