Sad news for fans of Avicii - as he not only announces a lengthy break from music, but that he'll no longer be performing live.
Taking to his official website, the 'Wake Me Up' and 'Waiting For Love' Swedish DJ and producer Tom Bergling revealed that his 2016 live appearances would be his last, and that 'the music industry would never be the same again'.
"My path has been filled with success but it hasn’t come without its bumps," he wrote in the lengthy post. "I’ve become an adult while growing as an artist, I’ve come to know myself better and realize that there’s so much I want to do with my life. I have strong interests in different areas but there’s so little time to explore them.
"Two weeks ago, I took the time to drive across the U.S. with my friends and team, to just look and see and think about things in a new way. It really helped me realize that I needed to make the change that I’d been struggling with for a while."
He continued: "My choices and career have never been driven by material things, although I’m grateful for all the opportunities and comforts my success has availed me. I know I am blessed to be able to travel all around the world and perform, but I have too little left for the life of a real person behind the artist.
"I will however never let go of music - I will continue to speak to my fans through it, but I’ve decided this 2016 run will be my last tour and last shows. Let’s make them go out with a bang! One part of me can never say never, I could be back ...but I won’t be right back."
If you want to catch Avicii while you still can, he'll be appearing at Creamfields from 26-28 August. For tickets and more information, visit here. He'll also be at Electric Daisy Carnival in Milton Keynes on Saturday 9 July, and Tenant's Vital Festival in Belfast on Friday 26 August.
