The coronavirus has claimed yet another victim.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
Under the Southern Stars tour has been postponed until 2021 in response to COVIV-19.
The rock carnival, featuring Live, Bush and Stone Temple Pilots, was to kick off on Friday, April 3 at Tuncurry.
Under The Southern Stars promoter, Andrew McManus issued the following statement:
"Producing Under The Southern Stars music festivals each summer is a privilege and our fans and patrons have become part of the family.
"In light of the current global health crisis, we feel that it is imperative to protect the Under The Southern Stars family and proceed in a clear and calm manner.
"We have been closely monitoring the situation as it develops and following directives from the chief medical officer of the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC).
"With the increase of travel bans and lock downs, in an effort to stop transmission of the virus, and with the safety of our patrons, artists, staff and crew in mind we have no other alternative than to postpone our April 2020 festival tour dates.
Related: Tallwoods MHE meeting cancelled
"We've been in consultation with all UTSS2020 artists in regard to their touring schedules and we plan to announce revised festival dates for Under The Southern Stars next week.
"It is expected that our festival will be postponed until February/March 2021.
"All tickets already purchased will be valid for the new festival dates in 2021."
We have removed our paywall from our stories about the coronavirus. This is a rapidly changing situation and we to make sure our readers are as informed as possible. If you would like to support our journalists you can subscribe here.
