Laneway Star Cancels Festival Appearance

One of the Laneway Festival's top-billed international artists has cancelled their planned appearance, with health reasons keeping Lykke Li out of the 2015 event.

In a statement released via the festival promoters this afternoon Lykke said, "I''m incredibly sorry to announce that I’m no longer able to play in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore for Laneway Festival. 

"It’s been a long time coming, but unfortunately tour life has caught up with me and it’s been recommended that I take a break. I’m devastated, but know I will return. Thank you for all the support, and I sincerely hope I can make it up to you at a later date."

In response to the news the festival has added rising Adelaide star Tkay Maizda, with the 18-year-old joining a bill that includes FKA Twigs, Future Islands and Courtney Barnett.

Lykke Li had sideshows planned in Sydney and Melbourne and ticket refunds will now be automatically processed. Any questions should be directed to the Sydney Opera House or Ticketmaster respectively. 

Laneway Festival 2015 will visit Singapore and Auckland before kicking off in Australia in Brisbane on Saturday 31 January. Dates below in theGuide.