Albert Hammond Jr Isn’t Coming To Oz Anymore

Sad news, Splendour ticket holders and general fans of Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond Jr’s solo work – dude is too sick to come to Australia.

It is with disappointment that organisers announce ALBERT HAMMOND JR has cancelled his Australian tour and SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS appearance on Sunday August 3rd due to illness.

The promoter handling his Australian tour, Frontier Touring announced today

“Albert is suffering a severe throat infection that has resulted in him losing his voice. He has been advised against performing by his doctor.”

Splendour in the Grass orgainisers would like to advise Albert Hammond Jr was a welcome late addition to the festival line up this year and playing times were adjusted to accommodate his performance.

There will no replacement announced for this time slot and the playing times will now return to the original schedule for the Grant McLennan stage on Sunday August 3rd. Please visit www.splendourinthegrass.com for updates.

The tour was due to commence in Melbourne this Wednesday, with shows following in Sydney, Brisbane and at Byron Bay’s Splendour In The Grass. All shows are now cancelled including Albert’s appearance at Splendour.

All patrons holding tickets to any of the shows in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane can seek a refund from the original point of sale.

The promoter will reschedule the shows later in the year.

Bummer, kids. If you haven’t heard Albert Hammond Jr’s solo stuff, check this out.

It’s been my favourite strolling-around-town-with-headphones-on tune for the past month or so.