Western Australia, we’re so, so sorry to break this news to you.
Childish Gambino has pulled out of Falls Festival’s Fremantle leg, due to Donald Glover’s other commitments at the Golden Globes awards ceremony.
As such, the “Awaken, My Love!” funk-lord will no longer be performing at the Saturday, January 7 festival outing.
In a Facebook post, organisers said his other scheduled appearances at Lorne, Marion Bay and Byron Bay will go ahead as per usual.
They’ve also already revealed that King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard and Allday will be serving as replacements. Combine those two and you almost have Gambino’s newie. Almost.
FWIW, Glover’s show Atlanta is up for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, and the actor himself is in the running for Best Performance in the same category.
Refunds are available, FYI. Get more information here.
Read the full post below:
“We regret to inform our Fremantle patrons that Childish Gambino will no longer be able to perform at this year’s Falls Downtown in January. We have received word that he is in the running for a couple of nominations at the upcoming Golden Globes, and as a first time nominee and show creator he will be flying back to America prematurely. He looks forward to making this date up to you all in the near future. All other Childish Gambino performances will be continuing as originally scheduled in Lorne, Marion Bay and Byron Bay.Due to the proximity to Christmas and the requirements for Visas, getting an international replacement just isn’t possible. We have instead found not one but two of Australia’s hottest acts to step in and save the day and make our Saturday in Freo a night to remember! Australian legends and prime time psych monarchs King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard plus free-flow hip-hop king Allday are stepping up to the Saturday night party slots, ready to treat you right!”
