{"id":237580,"date":"2025-07-04T14:09:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T14:09:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/237580\/"},"modified":"2025-07-04T14:09:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T14:09:10","slug":"pop-stars-fans-devastated-as-she-cancels-tour-just-2-weeks-after-announcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/237580\/","title":{"rendered":"Pop star&#8217;s fans devastated as she cancels tour just 2 weeks after announcement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SEI_159515483-9e6b.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23578138\" alt=\"Ava Max in sunglasses, a white vest and glittery blue, silver and black cropped jacket and matching mini-skirt performing during the On Tour Finally Concert in June 2023\" decoding=\"sync\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tUS pop queen Ava Max is no longer going on tour (Picture: Getty)<\/p>\n<p>Pop star Ava Max has cancelled her upcoming tour just two weeks after shows were announced.<\/p>\n<p><a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2023\/01\/30\/my-music-isnt-cheesy-theres-a-science-to-it-says-ava-max-18186002\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Sweet but Psycho hitmaker<\/a> recently announced that she would be bringing her Don\u2019t Click Play tour to the UK, North <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/us-news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">America<\/a> and <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/europe-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a> in support of her forthcoming album of the same name, slated for release on August 22.<\/p>\n<p>However, she has now devastated fans after <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2023\/06\/21\/ava-max-slapped-in-the-face-by-man-during-live-performance-18988874\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scrapping the dates for her gigs<\/a> \u2013 but emphasised it was because she felt it was not up to her standards.<\/p>\n<p>Ava wrote to her 3.3million followers on <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/instagram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a> overnight: \u2018Pushing back my tour is [the] most difficult decision I\u2019ve had to make, but when I perform for you, it has to be of a standard that I\u2019m happy with, and it\u2019s just not there yet.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Being on stage is my favourite thing in the world. In order to put on a show that you all deserve, I need more time,\u2019 the 31-year-old singer continued.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I promise you all it will be worth the wait. I love you all and can\u2019t wait to see you. SOON, I PROMISE.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"969\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SEI_230251344-3a1d.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23578140\" alt=\"SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 20: Ava Max attends the 2024 ARIA Awards at Hordern Pavilion at Hordern Pavilion on November 20, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brittany Long\/WireImage)\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tThe Kings &amp; Queens singer only announced the dates for her Don\u2019t Click Play tour, in support of her new album, two weeks ago (Picture: Brittany Long\/WireImage)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"982\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SEI_257816235-eea9.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23578125\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tShe made a vow to her fans as she took to social media to explain the abrupt cancellation (Picture: Instagram\/@avamax)<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Why is the tour cancelled???? I\u2019m really disappointed!!!!!\u2019 fan Jakub commented on a recent post ahead of Ava\u2019s story, while @kimmyangel88 responded: \u2018That\u2019s such a shame. Was really looking forward to seeing her.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Fan Saul Arvizu wrote: \u2018Would be cool if you had a post or reel about the tour cancellation. Like, we get a cancellation but don\u2019t let us hear it from Ticketmaster. Your fans bought your tickets. And letting us find out this way is not cool.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Posters promoting the tour and its dates have been wiped from Ava\u2019s account while Ticketmaster\u2019s website now shows the dates as being cancelled.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018You need more time for a better performance ? I\u2019m sorry but this is a bit [of] a strange excuse!!\u2019 chimed in Urs Kumli.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018So saddened by the news :(\ud83d\udc94 I was gonna spend my 25th birthday with you in Belgium,\u2019 replied Bryan Moertabat.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"659\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SEI_136144884-3914.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23578134\" alt=\"INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 02: Ava Max performs onstage during iHeartRadio 102.7 KIIS FM's Jingle Ball 2022 Presented by Capital One at The Kia Forum on December 02, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter\/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tAva\u2019s fans had been left confused and upset by the update (Picture: Getty)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tWIN four VIP tickets to TRNSMT Festival 2025\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/TRNSMT-565d.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23559777\" alt=\"A photo of the audience crowd at TRNSMT Festival\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tNot over Glastonbury yet? 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T&amp;Cs apply*.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Click <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/07\/02\/win-vip-tickets-see-50-cent-gracie-abrams-biffy-clyro-trnsmt-festival-2025-23539991\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here <\/a>if form is not loading.<\/p>\n<p>* Open to legal residents of Great Britain (excluding Northern Ireland) aged 18 or over. Promotion opens at 18:01 BST on 2 July 2025 and closes at 23:59 BST on 6 July 2025. The promotion is free to enter; however internet access is required. Entrant must visit <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/07\/02\/win-vip-tickets-see-50-cent-gracie-abrams-biffy-clyro-trnsmt-festival-2025-23539991\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/07\/02\/win-vip-tickets-see-50-cent-gracie-abrams-biffy-clyro-trnsmt-festival-2025-23539991\/<\/a> and when prompted by the form, submit their name, email, telephone number, date of birth and postcode. Acceptance of the terms and conditions is necessary to enter the promotion. There will be one (1) winner. The winner will win four (4) VIP weekend tickets for TRNSMT Festival, running from 11th \u2013 13th July 2025 at Glasgow Green, in Glasgow (\u201cPrize\u201d). Proof of age and photographic ID are required for entry for all guests (the guests of the winner must be at least 16 years old at the time of entry). The Prize, including entry and attendance at TRSNMT festival, is subject to and governed by the Promoter\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/trnsmt-dev.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/DF-Concerts-Events-Terms-and-Conditions%20TRNSMT%202025%20Feb%2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">full ticket terms and conditions.<\/a> 1 prize available. 1 entry per person.\u00a0Full T&amp;Cs apply, see <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/06\/30\/not-glastonbury-win-vip-tickets-see-50-cent-gracie-abrams-biffy-clyro-trnsmt-festival-2025-23539991\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, other fans were supportive of the abrupt cancellation, with @vesi4a posting: \u2018We bought tickets, my daughter will be disappointed but we will wait! The whole fam loves you Ava.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Germany still loves you Ava take your time but don\u2018t forget to come back love you so so much [sic],\u2019 shared @jason.krd.<\/p>\n<p><a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2018\/12\/21\/ladbaby-refused-to-give-ariana-grande-and-ava-max-even-one-stream-ahead-of-christmas-number-one-8274793\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chart-topper Ava<\/a>\u2019s tour had been due to start in Los Angeles on September 3 and would\u2019ve seen her play throughout North America before performing 15 shows across the UK and Europe, including a concert at the O2 Academy Brixton in London on October 25, before a scheduled culmination in November.<\/p>\n<p>The So Am I singer has released songs Wet, Hot American Dream, Lovin\u2019 Myself and Lost Your Faith from her upcoming album.<\/p>\n<p>The star, who also had a hit with single Kings &amp; Queens, previously explained that she often feels \u2018more comfortable\u2019 being on the road touring but always has to make some time for herself before taking to the stage.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Ava told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4C3VGcf1Qvc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Kelly Clarkson Show<\/a>: \u2018I did all kinds of shows in the US and it was so cool just doing night after night. It is weird. In the pandemic, I was stuck at home and I was like, \u201cHow am I going to connect?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She added: \u2018I always have Ava time carved out on my schedule right before I perform. So everyone is putting my wires on, my mic pack and everything and then I have 15 minutes to myself where I meditate and close my eyes so I can remember my name and what I\u2019m singing.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I really thrive through the chaos, I love it, so I\u2019m actually more comfortable on tour [than at home] lately \u2013 but I still need my Ava time carved in.\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Got a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If you\u2019ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Metro.co.uk<\/a> entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/submit-stuff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Submit Stuff<\/a> page \u2013 we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"US pop queen Ava Max is no longer going on tour (Picture: Getty) Pop star Ava Max has&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":237581,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3936],"tags":[77,269,3020,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-237580","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-music","8":"tag-entertainment","9":"tag-music","10":"tag-pop","11":"tag-uk","12":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114795365589253769","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/237580","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=237580"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/237580\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/237581"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=237580"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=237580"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=237580"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}