Drake Postpones Remaining Australia and New Zealand Tour Dates
Drake has officially postponed the remaining dates on his Australia and New Zealand tour, following speculation that the shows would be cut short after tickets were pulled from sale. His representatives have since confirmed the cancellation but assured fans that rescheduling is in progress.
Tour Cancellation and Rescheduling Plans
In a statement to Rolling Stone, Drake’s team explained the situation and provided reassurances to ticket holders.
“We are actively working on rescheduling these dates along with adding some additional shows,” they said. “All tickets for the affected shows will remain valid for the new dates. Refunds will be available for those who prefer, but please note that as these shows are sold out, any refunded tickets will be released for sale.”
Drake’s Anita Max Win tour originally included 14 shows between early February and mid-March, but the rapper performed only 10 concerts before cutting the tour short, disappointing thousands of fans. The postponed shows in Brisbane, Sydney, and Auckland are now awaiting new dates.
Drake’s Silence on the Cancellation
Despite the official statement from his representatives, Drake himself has yet to publicly comment on the tour’s premature end.
Generosity Amidst Tour Headlines
Although his tour was unexpectedly shortened, Drake has continued to make headlines for his generosity toward fans. Throughout his overseas performances, the Toronto rapper has been known for his financial gestures, including giving away money to attendees.
During his final show in Brisbane, he made an emotional commitment to help one fan whose mother is battling cancer. After noticing a sign in the crowd that read “Mums Cancer Treatment,” Drake stopped the show to acknowledge the person holding it.
“I can’t ignore this right here. Everybody has been pointing to this man all night… This is important,” he said. He then addressed the audience, saying, “Make some noise for anybody in this world that’s fighting any disease, but especially cancer. That’s real soldiers, real gangsta.”
Drake then made an on-the-spot promise to cover all costs for the fan’s mother’s treatment. “Let me tell you something, my man,” he said. “I’m not even going to put a number on it. Whatever you need for your mother’s cancer treatment, I’ma take care of everything for you, I promise you… Anything.”
Looking Ahead
With fans eagerly awaiting new tour dates, Drake’s commitment to rescheduling offers hope for those who missed out on the postponed shows. Meanwhile, his acts of generosity continue to reinforce his connection with his audience, making headlines beyond the music.
