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Bernard Fanning Cancels Hobart Show

by Paul Cashmere on August 8, 2013

in Live,News

Bernard Fanning has had to cancel his Hobart show next Tuesday due to a funeral band members are required to attend in Queensland that same day.

A statement from Fanning management explains, “It is with regret that Bernard Fanning’s show in Hobart is cancelled, with several persons from Bernard’s touring party now required in Queensland on Tuesday to attend the funeral of a dear friend and colleague. The show, scheduled for the same Tuesday, August 13 at Wrest Point, will no longer go ahead and will not be rescheduled.

“Ticketholders are advised to contact Wrest Point Service Centre on 03 6221 1700 to obtain a refund. Furthermore, ticketholders will be emailed with details from the venue”.

Bernard Fanning is currently on The Departure Tour across Australia. No other dates have been affected.

Upcoming shows are:

August 9, Melbourne, The Palais Theatre
August 10, Geelong, Performing Arts Centre
August 15, Adelaide, Thebarton Theatre
August 17, Cairns, Kuranda Amphitheatre
August 18, Townsville, The Venue
August 20, Rockhampton, Pilbeam Theatre
August 21, Mackay, Plenary Hall
August 25 and 26, Perth, Astor Theatre

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