Mick Jagger has a throat infection
The Rolling Stones have cancelled their concert at Hanging Rock tomorrow night, with frontman Mick Jagger suffering from a throat infection.
As reported by Fairfax, Stones' tour promoter Micheal Gudinski appeared on Triple M Hot Breakfast program this morning confirming that the show was cancelled and that they were attempting to reschedule the performance.
Confirmation through from Michael Gudinski that Mick Jagger has a throat infection, not sure if reschedule is possible at this stage.
— MMM's Hot Breakfast (@mmmhotbreakfast) November 6, 2014
A full statement from @frontiertouring will be out very shortly - the Hanging Rock Rolling Stones show will not go ahead tomorrow.
— MMM's Hot Breakfast (@mmmhotbreakfast) November 6, 2014
UPDATED: A statement has been released by Frontier Touring confirming the cancellation.
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"The Rolling Stones have been forced to cancel the next date of their Australian tour after singer Mick Jagger developed a throat infection.
"He is under strict doctor’s orders to rest his vocal chords for the next few days in order to recuperate for the remainder of the tour.
"This means the scheduled show at Hanging Rock near Melbourne on Saturday Nov 8th is unfortunately cancelled."
A spokesman for the band also said: "The Rolling Stones are incredibly disappointed to cancel the Hanging Rock gig and to disappoint their fans but were left with no other option."
Ticketholders will receive full refunds from Ticketmaster. If any ticketholders have any queries, they have been encouraged to get in touch with their point of purchase.