Tina Arena cancels final Australian shows on her world tour due to sudden illness
Pop diva Tina Arena has canceled her Australian Love Saves World tour due to an undisclosed illness.
Announcing the decision via social media on Thursday, the 55-year-old music veteran apologized to her fans, telling them it was the first time she had had to postpone a concert tour.
Tina, who has already played shows in Sydney and Perth, teased that she will be back on stage soon and told fans to hold on to their tickets for the remaining shows.
The star’s canceled gigs included a Gold Coast gig on October 12, a show in Melbourne on October 20 and a tour finale in Adelaide on October 21.
“For the first time I have to postpone the rest of the Australian shows,” she explained on her Instagram story.
Pop diva Tina Arena – pictured – has canceled the Australian leg of her Love Saves World tour due to illness. Announcing the decision via social media on Thursday, the 55-year-old music veteran apologized to her fans, saying it was the hardest decision she had to make.
Tina, who has already played shows in Sydney and Perth, teased that she will be back on stage soon and told fans to hold on to their tickets for the remaining shows Pictured: Tina posted this black and white picture of herself rehearsing in her message
“Believe me when I say, it was a difficult decision. But remember, health always comes first. So to make sure it doesn’t happen again… here we are.
‘Please hold on to your tickets, more information will be coming soon.
“I wish you all the best and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.”
In the post, Tina included a black and white photo of her practicing with her band in the studio.
Fans and followers were quick to show their support for the stricken singer, filling her message board with well wishes.
“Take care of your heart, heart,” one friend wrote.
Tina’s message to fans. The star’s canceled gigs included a Gold Coast gig on October 12, a show in Melbourne on October 20 and a tour finale in Adelaide on October 21
Comedian Julia Morris said: “Such a tough decision… but you’re right… without our health we’re nuts. I love you k.’
“You should never apologize for something that is out of your control.” Everyone understands. Health is absolutely in the first place. Sending lots of love,’ another follower wrote.
Meanwhile, the star still has international dates lined up for her concert tour, including New York, Los Angeles, Montreal, Paris and London.
It comes after Tina recently admitted that the last three years of her career have been a struggle.
Tina, who has previously made controversial comments about Daniel Andrews’ lengthy lockdowns due to Covid, opened up during an interview about Jonesy and VSFM’s Amanda in August.
“Things weren’t peach pie,” she said at the time.
Fans and followers were quick to show their support for the stricken singer
The star still has international dates scheduled for her concert tour, including New York, Los Angeles, Montreal, Paris and London
Comedian Julia Morris was among Tina’s well guardians
“And I’m not at a point in my life where I’m going to sit around and talk about apple pie.” It was an interesting life for me, but everyone’s lives changed. Just live.’
During that interview with hosts Brendan ‘Jonesy’ Jones and Amanda Keller, Arena discussed the impact the years of the Covid lockdown had on her music.
She joined other Victorians who had become frustrated with long and ineffective closures.
While not publicly endorsing conspiracy theories, Arena drew attention to the devastating impact of stay-at-home orders on live entertainment and the arts.
