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Ben Howard Pulls Out Of Bluesfest To Change Line-Up

Staff Writer

Headline dates rescheduled

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London-based singer-songwriter Ben Howard has rescheduled his upcoming Australian tour after returning to his homeland to tinker with his live line-up.

As a result his appearances at Bluesfest and the Sydney Opera House have been cancelled and replaced with shows at Brisbane’s Tivoli Theatre and Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion.

With the tour presented by The Music, Howard said, “We're really sorry we’re having to reschedule the upcoming tour – it's really not what we wanted to do and it's been an impossible decision to come to. We've had to make some big changes for the greater good.

“Hoping you can make the new dates. All will be well and we'll be back soon in full force.”

Dates for existing shows remain, while Sydney Opera House ticketholders should head to point of purchase for refunds. Those who cannot attend the new dates can apply for refunds from point of purchase by Tuesday 31 March.

Tickets for the Brisbane show will be on sale 9am Monday 16 March, while there will be a limited release for the Hordern show Tuesday 31 March.

New dates in The Guide below.