Sum 41 is currently out on the road for their farewell tour, though Australia is sadly going to miss out. According to a statement from Sum 41, the band has cancelled their Australian shows – including a headlining spot at the Good Things Festival – due to vocalist and guitarist Deryck Whibley's ongoing battle with pneumonia.
"It is with deep sadness and regret that we announce our 2024 Australian tour is unable to proceed," wrote Sum 41. "We were beyond excited to deliver this tour from December 4 – December 12, and connect with our Aussie fans once more. 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."
"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 has sadly had his bouts with pneumonia before, which sounded pretty scary. We wish Whibley all the best with his health and look forward to seeing the band wrap up their career safely. Sum 41 is still set to play their final shows in Canada this upcoming January. Tickets are available here.
1/10 Victoria, BC Save on Foods Memorial Centre
1/11 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena
1/13 Kelowna, BC Prospera Place
1/16 Calgary, AB Scotiabank Saddledome
1/17 Edmonton, AB Rogers Place
1/18 Saskatoon, SK Sasktel Centre
1/20 Winnipeg, MB Canada Life Place
1/23 St. Catharines, ON Meridian Centre
1/24 Ottawa, ON Canadian Tire Centre
1/25 Laval, QC Bell Place
1/27 London, ON Budweiser Gardens
1/28 Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena
1/30 Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena
