“I was looking forward to visiting Australia this year,” said Hynes in a statement. “Unfortunately due to personal and family matters, and after much consideration, I’ve decided to cancel these shows to spend time with my family. Sending love in the new year.”
Sugar Mountain has quickly announced the addition of four acts to their bill as a replacement for Hynes. These include The Avalanches – who were also this week announced on the lineups for US festivals Coachella and The Governors Ball – Spank Rock, Young Tapz and Habits.
Ticketholders for Blood Orange’s show at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre are able to receive refunds through Ticketek by following this link.
Blood Orange was touring in support of his critically acclaimed 2016 album Freetown Sound, which is out now through Domino Records/EMI Music. Sugar Mountain takes place at The Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne on Saturday January 21, tickets are available here.