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More Bluesfest pain as Bee Gees' Barry Gibb cancels Australia, New Zealand tour

Barry Gibb has cancelled his tour of Australia and New Zealand, including his Monday-night headline slot at the Byron Bay Bluesfest.

Touring company Live Nation said the former Bee Gee's tour Down Under, set for next April, would not go ahead "due to a change in international commitments".

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The last tweet from Gibbs was in mourning for his late-friend Alan Thicke, who died last week.

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Thicke's memorial service was held at his family home in Carpinteria, California on Sunday evening (midday Monday AEST) with 300 guests, consisting of family, friends and his former Growing Pains co-stars.

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Leonardo DiCaprio, Joanna Kerns, Kirk Cameron, Tracey Gold and Jeremy Miller attended, according to CNN, as well as celebrity friends Kris Jenner, Bob Saget, Bill Maher, Alex Trebek and Rob Lowe.

Live Nation also said it was "currently not possible" to reschedule Gibb's performances, so full refunds would be available to ticket holders for the shows.

However, Gibb's cancellation will come as a massive blow to Bluesfest, who recently also lost Friday night headliner Neil Young.

"As sad as cancellations are, they do happen, but be assured that Bluesfest 2017 will continue to bring more incredible musicians to the stage (in addition to all the amazing artists already announced), who will meet all your expectations," said festival director Peter Noble in a statement.

"We look forward to announcing more outstanding artists in the New Year and spending this coming Easter with you - together in Happiness and Harmony. We are pleased to announce that Bluesfest is now close to 80 per cent sold out!"

Gibb, who found fame in the 1970s alongside his brothers Maurice and Robin in The Bee Gees, is the last surviving member of the band.

He recently released In The Now, his first solo album in 32 years, written with his sons Stephen and Ashley, and he appeared on stage with Coldplay at this year's Glastonbury music festival.

Bluesfest is offering a refund for Byron Bay patrons who bought Monday Single Day tickets, from today until seven days after the new artist announcement for Easter Monday has been made.

Tickets bought for Gibb's solo shows will be refunded in full to all credit and debit card holders and Ticketek will be in touch to all those who bought tickets to advise how to process their refund, with information provided below.

REFUND INFORMATION

Credit & Debit Card

Tickets purchased by credit or debit card will be refunded in full (including your ticket insurance premium, if relevant) and you do not need to take any action.  Please allow up to 15 working days for the refund to appear in your account.

Cash & Eftpos 

Patrons who purchased tickets with cash or EFTPOS can visit us in person at one of our Head Office agencies or post their tickets back for a full cheque refund. 

In person we will only provide a refund back to the original purchaser with photo id.
If posting tickets back please include a small note outlining your request.

NSW

In Person:  Head Office Agency, Ticketek on Level  5 Westfield, Castlereagh St, Sydney
Open – Mon to Fri 9am- 5pm, Sat 10am – 2pm.
Closed Public Holidays 

Post:  Ticketek Cancelled Show, Barry Gibb, GPO Box 1610 Sydney NSW 2001

QLD

Post:  Ticketek Cancelled Show, Barry Gibb, GPO Box 4000, Brisbane QLD 4001

VIC

In Person:  Head Office Agency, 225 Exhibition St Melbourne 
Open – Mon to Fri 9am-5pm, Saturday 10am – 2pm or;

Post:  Ticketek Cancelled Show, Barry Gibb, GPO Box 2940, Melbourne 3001
 
SA

In Person:  Head Office Agency, Adelaide Entertainment Centre, 98 Port Rd, Hindmarsh SA 5007 
Open – Mon to Fri 9am-5pm
Closed Public Holidays

Post:  Ticketek Cancelled Show, Barry Gibb, PO Box 596, Hindmarsh SA 5007

WA 

Post:  Ticketek Cancelled Show, Barry Gibb, Regal Theatre, 474 Hay St, Subiaco 6008 

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