The Avalanches Postpone European Dates For Medical Reasons

They're set to perform at this weekend's Splendour In The Grass but The Avalanches have announced they are postponing some European festival appearances in the coming months as keyboardist and bassist Tony Di Blasi deals with some health issues.

In a statement posted to their Facebook page last night, The Avalanches said Di Blasi's treatment for an unspecified medical condition needs to be undertaken in Australia. 

"Preparations for our live show at Splendour are going well but unfortunately due to a medical condition requiring treatment in Australia, Tony has been advised against international travel for the next few months, so with great disappointment we have had to postpone some forthcoming festival appearances in Europe," the statement reads. 

The trio were originally scheduled to perform at London's Field Day and La Route Du Rock in France. Rescheduled dates are expected to be announced soon. 

The news comes just weeks after fellow member Robbie Chater revealed he was diagnosed with autoimmune diseases a few years back, claiming it was one of the reasons their highly anticipated and chart topping album Wildflower was delayed.

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