After tickets to Sheeran's +-=÷x tour (pronounced The Mathematics Tour) sold out fast, Frontier Touring added the Wellington February 1 show in June. However, ...
"Hosting Ed Sheeran in Wellington as the city rebounds from the impact of Covid is great. Every seat will have a fantastic view of the stage!" We're particularly excited about the production which will see Ed perform in the round surrounded by fans. The pop star announced in March he would debut his +-=÷x tour (pronounced The Mathematics Tour) at Wellington's Sky Stadium. However, Compton said he feels for those who would have booked flights and accommodation to come from other parts of the country. "We're thrilled that the tour will start in Wellington.
In a statement, Frontier Touring said the cancellation was because of “ongoing uncertainties” affecting global touring.
The tour will be the British singer's first tour of Australia and New Zealand since his Divide tour in 2018 before the Covid-19 pandemic. “The decision is not one that has been made lightly. The concert was to be held at Wellington’s Sky Stadium on February 1 and was to be the start of his tour across Aotearoa.
The 'Bad Habits' singer won't be playing one of his two Wellington dates.
The singer is still due to play the capital on Thursday, February 2. As well as potential refunds, ticket holders to Ed Sheeran's Wednesday, February 1 concert will be offered the chance to purchase tickets from a limited number on offer for the Thursday, February 2 Wellington concert, a statement from Frontier Touring said. But a statement on Ticketek's website says the date will not happen "due to ongoing uncertainties."
Upset fans can access a “limited pool” of tickets to the second show in the capital or half-price tickets to Auckland, but the question remains why?
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