Miley Cyrus CANCELS her Australian bushfire relief concert due to coronavirus – and defends her choice to ‘do what is right’ to protect the health of herself and crew-members
Miley Cyrus has cancelled her highly-anticipated bushfire relief concert in Australia due to coronavirus fears.
The American singer, 27, was scheduled to headline the World Tour Bushfire Relief fundraiser at Melbourne’s Lakeside Stadium on March 13, ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.
Confirming the sad news via Twitter on Tuesday, Miley wrote that she has been advised not to fly to Australia due to the current global health crisis.
Cancelled: Miley Cyrus, 27, has cancelled her highly-anticipated bushfire relief concert in Australia due to Coronavirus fears
‘I am so disappointed to not be there’: Confirming the sad news via Twitter on Tuesday, Miley wrote that she has been advised not to fly to Australia due to the current global health crisis
‘Australia: Due to the recommendations of local, state, federal and international government authorities, including the Center for Disease Control, to reduce potential health risks in response to the current global health crisis, we are no longer traveling to Aus for the show,’ she wrote.
Miley explained that while she regrets pulling out of the gig, it was simply the right thing to do.
‘I am so disappointed to not be there, but I have to do what is right to protect the health and safety of my band and crew,’ she wrote.
International lineup: The Wrecking Ball songstress was scheduled to perform with an all-star lineup, including American rapper Lil Nas X and British DJ Seb Fontaine
‘I will still be making a donation to help the victims of the Australian bush fire. I’m sorry to miss everyone in Australia, but I will be back soon,’ Miley added.
The Wrecking Ball songstress was scheduled to perform with an all-star lineup, including American rapper Lil Nas X and British DJ Seb Fontaine.
It’s unclear whether any other artists will also pull out of the concert amid coronavirus fears.
‘I will still be making a donation’: While Miley won’t be here in spirit, she pledged to donate to the victims of Australia’s recent bushfire crisis
The one-night-only event will benefit the Australian bushfire relief efforts, with proceeds going to the WWF Australian Wildlife and Nature Recovery Fund and the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal.
Tickets for the World Tour Bushfire Relief fundraiser went on sale last last month via Ticketek, with prices starting at $116.
Links: Miley has a personal connection to Australia. During her marriage to Liam Hemsworth, she would often stay with his family in Byron Bay, NSW, and also spent time in Victoria. She is now dating singer-songwriter Cody Simpson (left), who hails from Queensland’s Gold Coast