Following the “difficult decision” to cancel their show in Brisbane, Australia yesterday, Sum 41 has been forced to cancel the remainder of their Aussie run due to vocalist Deryck Whibley’s health.
In their initial statement announcing this cancellation, the band explains that Whibley has been diagnosed with pneumonia. They share, “He is receiving the best possible local care…”
Unfortunately, the group has now been forced to cancel the remainder of the tour due to Whibley’s ongoing health diagnosis. In a since-deleted Facebook post, the band writes, “It is with deep sadness and regret that we announce our 2024 Australian tour is unable to proceed. We were beyond excited to deliver this tour from December 4-December 12, and connect with our Aussie fans once more.”
The statement continues, “Now that we’re here though, and under the guidance and direction of multiple Australian doctors, it’s clear that Deryck is too unwell to perform. We understand and appreciate your disappointment—we’re gutted too.”
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Unfortunately, the band was scheduled to headline the Good Things Festival, which they’ve had to drop off of. “The good news is Good Things Festival is still going ahead in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane this weekend with an incredible line-up of local and international acts. We can’t be there, but get along for us and have the best time.”
Whibley was previously hospitalized for pneumonia in September 2023. In a post from his wife Ariana, she explained that they two were meant to be in Chicago celebrating their 8-year wedding anniversary but were instead at the ER and the hospital for Whibley’s illness. During this time, Whibley spent approximately four days in the hospital before being released.
Despite the disappointment that looms over Australian fans as the band prepare for the final of their farewell shows, Whibley’s health is of the utmost importance. We are wishing him a speedy recovery and return home!
Sum 41 is slated to perform their final shows in Canada at the top of 2025. Check out their remaining tour schedule below.
Tour Dates:
- Jan. 10—Victoria, BC, Canada @ Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
- Jan. 11—Vancouver, BC, Canada @ Rogers Arena
- Jan. 13—Kelowna, BC, Canada @ Prospera Place
- Jan. 16—Calgary, AB, Canada @ Scotiabank Saddledome
- Jan. 17—Edmonton, AB, Canada @ Rogers Place
- Jan. 18—Saskatoon, SK, Canada @ Sasktel Centre
- Jan. 20—Winnipeg, MB, Canada @ Canada Life Centre
- Jan. 2—St. Catharines, ON, Canada @ Meridian Centre
- Jan. 24—Ottawa, ON, Canada @ Canadian Tire Centre
- Jan. 25—Laval, QC, Canada @ Place Bell
- Jan. 27—London, ON, Canada @ Budweiser Gardens
- Jan. 28—Toronto, ON, Canada @ Scotiabank Arena
- Jan. 30—Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena—FINAL SHOW