Frontier Touring, the promoter behind The Rolling Stones current trek, has confirmed that the band would return to Australia and New Zealand during October and November. The band was forced to cancel seven shows on the continent following the sudden death of vocalist Mick Jagger's longtime girlfriend L'Wren Scott.
"The Rolling Stones are deeply sorry and disappointed to announce the postponement of the rest of their 14 ON FIRE tour of Australia and New Zealand following the death of L'Wren Scott," read the band's statement. "Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood wish to thank all of their fans for their support at this difficult time and hope that they will fully understand the reason for this announcement. The Rolling Stones are planning to reschedule these postponed shows at a later date."
The band's statement went on to encourage fans to hold on to their tickets because the band planned to reschedule. The first show was to take place Wednesday in Perth, and continue until the last date on April 5 in Auckland, New Zealand. Despite confirming that the band would return, Frontier did not provide specific dates.
The New York City medical examiner's office confirmed that Scott's death had indeed been a suicide. No funeral plans have been announced.
Jagger released a statement on Tuesday.
"I am still struggling to understand how my lover and best friend could end her life in this tragic way. We spent many wonderful years together and had made a great life for ourselves. She had great presence and her talent was much admired, not least by me."
