Don McLean has postponed his tour of Australia, set for March, for one year in the wake of his domestic abuse arrest.
McLean was arrested in January at his home in Camden, Maine and charged with domestic abuse after having an altercation with his wife, Patricia. An order of protection was requested by Patricia in a note that alleged abuse throughout the couple’s twenty year marriage. She added that her ability to make the 911 call on the night of the incident may have saved her life.
Patricia later had the order of protection rescinded and, it appeared, that the couple was trying to work things out in their relationship.
It is not known whether this was a decision on McLean’s part or ordered by the court as part of his conditions of release prior to trial. A statement was issued on his behalf:
Don McLean graciously accepts the willingness of the promoter to postpone the current tour to exactly the same time in 2017 in order to allow Don McLean and his family time to work at reuniting. This is an unprecedented moment in the family history. Don McLean thanks all his fans for their patience and love and he looks forward to seeing them next year.
According to sources, all of the shows will be made up on the same date in 2017; however, this may not be the case for one appearance dependent on next year’s schedule for the Bluesfest in Byron Bay.
DON MCLEAN AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES THAT HAVE BEEN POSTPONED INCLUDE
Bluesfest Byron Bay- FRIDAY 25 MARCH 2016
Wrest Point Entertainment Centre, Hobart TAS – MONDAY 14 MARCH 2016,
Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne VIC – WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH 2016
Her Majestys Adelaide, Adelaide SA – THURSDAY 17 MARCH 2016
Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra ACT – SATURDAY 19 MARCH 2016
State Theatre, Sydney NSW – SUNDAY 20 MARCH 2016
QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane QLD – MONDAY 21 MARCH 2016
Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns QLD – WEDNESDAY 23 MARCH 2016
The Playhouse, Darwin NT – SUNDAY 27 MARCH 2016
Riverside Theatre, PCEC Perth WA – WEDNESDAY 30 MARCH 2016
REFUND INFORMATION
For the headline shows excluding Tasmania, all patrons will receive a full refund automatically from their point of purchase within 7 days. If patrons have any questions regarding their refund they are urged to get in touch with the ticketing agency they purchased their ticket from.
For ticket holders in Tasmania, please contact your point of purchase for a full refund.
Bluesfest ticket holders who wish to change their Friday single day ticket are able to do so from today until Friday 11th March 2016 by calling the Bluesfest office on 02 6685 8310. If patrons have any additional questions regarding their ticket purchase they can call the Bluesfest office for assistance.
