It has been announced that Sir Rod Stewart has cancelled his upcoming Australian tour. A statement confirming the news cited the reason due to the recent rise of COVID cases. The British icon was due to embark on the Australian leg of The Hits tour this Spring, with the first performance to be held on 12th March in Perth.
The “Maggie May” singer has released the following statement concerning the announcement, “My thoughts are with all your families at this difficult time as we come out of the joyous and hopefully safe holiday season and I look forward to returning to Australia as soon as the health situation permits. I’m absolutely gutted with disappointment and when I do eventually get there we‘ll have the party to end all parties. Guaranteed.”
No further announcements have been made concerning the rest of the singer’s 2022 tour schedule. Sir Stewart’s UK and American tour dates are currently active and tickets are available to purchase. The singer’s North American leg commences on 15th February 2022 with an appearance at Hard Rock Live in Florida and concludes on 3rd September 2022 with a final performance at Florida’s Amalie Arena.
UK fans will get to see the singer live this winter; Sir Stewart will begin his UK tour on 16th November 2022 with a set at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena. The schedule consists of thirteen live performances within ten different UK and Irish cities, the tour wraps up with a set at Belfast’s The SSE Arena on 20th December 2022.
The hitmaker has been a staple of British music since the 1960s and was awarded a CBE and Knighthood in honour of his contribution to the arts and science. Sir Stewart has participated within many genres of music and has achieved ten number-one albums within the UK. The singer’s upcoming The Hits 2022 concert series marks Sir Stewarts 32nd tour and is in support of his newly released album The Tears Of Hercules.
Ladies & Gentlemen I bring you ‘The Tears of Hercules’
It’s been a wonderful time making this record and I’m so pleased we can finally put it out!
Make sure you grab your copy here: https://t.co/mk9O88iHLb pic.twitter.com/IU4csJmqjW
— Sir Rod Stewart (@rodstewart) November 12, 2021
The album was released on 12th November 2021 via Warner and Rhino, the release marks the singer’s 32nd studio album. The release is co-produced by Sir Stewart and long-term partner Kevin Savigar, the pair began their successful musical partner in the early 2010s with many of their projects becoming profitable releases. Sir Stewart’s latest album has sired three singles so far, the first single “One More Time” was released on 16th September 2021 and was accompanied by a music video shot in London. The album’s second single “Hold On” was released on 15th October 2021 and the latest and third single “I Can’t Imagine” was released on 5th November 2021.
The recent surge of Covid activity and subsequential change in social and live entertainment rules has affected the singer’s Australian dates, however, the singer’s Las Vegas dates have remained unchanged. Sir Stewart is set to begin his residency in America’s sin city on 13th May 2022, the singer will follow in the footsteps of many legendary acts who have taken the stage at Caesars Palace’s The Colosseum.
Sir Rod Stewart UK tour dates
16/11/2022 – Motorpoint Arena – Nottingham
22/11 – The O2 Arena – London
29/11 – Ovo Hydro – Glasgow
06/12 – M&S Bank Arena – Liverpool
09/12 – Utilita Arena – Birmingham
13/12 – First Direct Arena – Leeds
14/12 – AO Arena – Manchester
17/12 – Utilita Arena – Newcastle
18/11 – 3Arena – Dublin
19/12 – 3Arena – Dublin
20/12 – The SSE Arena – Belfast
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Click here to download The Tears Of Hercules.
