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Lorde has postponed her forthcoming Australian tour due to a "nasty chest infection and general ill health".
The 'Team' star released a statement telling fans of her disappointment at cancelling the shows, but said she had little choice in the matter. "It breaks my heart to have to postpone these shows as the band and I absolutely love playing to Australian crowds, and it was not a decision we made lightly," Lorde said.
"I know I need to focus on getting better in order to perform at my best. We'll be with you as soon as we can, Aussies."
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The New Zealand singer then took to her Twitter to further apologise for the postponement, and blamed her poor health for the news. "In case you missed my announcement earlier, I have had to postpone my Australian shows because of a nasty chest infection and general ill health," she wrote.
"I am so so gutted to have to do this but my parents and my team stepped in telling me I needed a break after being non-stop since the Grammys in January. We will 100% be back for this tour (most likely in November) so don't worry about that," she continued.
"I just need time to get back to gollum girl fitness before I go out playing shows again," she continued jokingly. "I'm truly sorry if I let you down or you feel inconvenienced by this and I hope you can understand."
Lorde was due to kick off her Australian tour with a show in Melbourne on April 24.
