John Fogerty Caught Off Guard by Australian Country Music Festival Removing Him From Lineup

Early Tuesday (Feb. 27), Country Fest Queensland released a statement that John Fogerty had actually been gone down from its 2024 schedule as a result of “unforeseen circumstances.” But in a recently shared declaration of his very own, the Creedence Clearwater Revival owner stated that he was equally as stunned as followers that he wouldn’t be doing at the celebration.

“I was ready to celebrate with you all for my one and only show this year in Australia when the Country Fest Queensland blindsided me yesterday by canceling my appearance,” the singer-songwriter composed in a message published to his Instagram hours after the celebration’s news. “It was posted that I would not be appearing due to unforeseen circumstances. Well, I can tell you, my friends, I was not the reason for the ‘unforeseen circumstances.’”

“I was ready to come down there and excited to celebrate getting my songs back with all of you,” he proceeded, including: “Look for a further statement from me later today.”

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Before Tuesday, Fogerty was set up to provide a special efficiency at the Aussie celebration throughout the weekend break of March 30-31. Earlier this month, Country Fest published on Instagram, “We’re all so excited to have @johnfogerty at Country Fest QLD for his exclusive Australian appearance.”

On Tuesday, nonetheless, the celebration educated ticket owners that the “Old Man Down the Road” artist had actually been gotten rid of from the lineup — which additionally includes Morgan Evans, the Zac Cross Band and extra nation musicians — by means of a declaration on social media sites. “Due to unforeseen circumstances, John Fogerty will no longer be attending our Country Fest QLD Lineup 2024 Event,” it reviewed. “We are working hard on a revised line up and will have more information coming soon.”

“Country Fest QLD Team is keen on seeing the event happen with the remaining line up unchanged,” it proceeded. “For ticket holders who no longer wish to attend Country Fest QLD due to the non-appearance of John Fogerty, our ticketing partner Oztix will contact all current ticket holders via email to advise your refund options.”

Fogerty’s representatives didn’t have anything to include past the artist’s currently public declaration when come close to by Billboard for remark. Billboard has actually additionally connected to Country Fest Queensland for information.

See Fogerty and Country Fest QLD’s particular declarations listed below.

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