Well, it’s official: Tyler, The Creator‘s Australian tour has been cancelled.
This move comes after weeks of controversy over activist group Collective Shout circulated a petition to have Tyler, The Creator’s Aussie visa revoked, arguing that his lyrics ventured on the ‘pro’ side of rape and extreme violence against women.
“We would much rather come to Australia when it isn’t surrounded in controversy,” said Tyler, The Creator in a statement. “I love my fans there and hopefully I’ll be back soon. Don’t do drugs.”
Although he tweeted weeks ago that his visa had bene cancelled thanks to the petition (inciting masses of online vitriol getting hurled at organiser Coralie Alison), this fact was denied by promoters – although they did admit there were “raised issues with the visa application”.
T IS NOW BANNED FROM AUSTRALIA, YOU WON @CoralieAlison IM HAPPY FOR YOU <3
— Tyler, The Creator (@fucktyler) July 27, 2015
It’s still kiiiiiinda being denied now; Frontier Touring aren’t blaming visa issues here, it’s purely ‘controversy related’. TBD.
Here’s how to sort out your refunds:
TICKETMASTER: Brisbane, Melbourne & Sydney
All fans who purchased Tyler, The Creator tickets through the official ticketing agency, Ticketmaster, will receive a refund. Refunds will be available from 12pm AEST Monday 10th August.
If you booked online, over the phone or at a Ticketmaster outlet with a credit card, Ticketmaster will refund your purchase back to the credit card used to purchase the tickets. It can take some time to process, so please give Ticketmaster up to 7 days to process your refund before you start to worry.
If your original card has expired or is no longer valid (prepaid Visa and MasterCard included), you’ll need to get in touch with Ticketmaster’s Customer Service Team via 136 100 between 9am – 8pm AEST Monday to Saturday, or 9am – 5pm AEST Sunday. Please contact Ticketmaster by 5pm Wed 12th August and they will arrange a refund via cheque.
If you purchased tickets at a Ticketmaster outlet using cash or EFTPOS, you’ll need return along with your tickets and the EFTPOS card used to make the booking, if applicable. The outlet staff will help you with your refund.
BIG TOP LUNA PARK BOX OFFICE: Sydney
If you purchased tickets directly from the venue for Tyler, the Creator at Big Top Sydney Luna Park you will receive a refund automatically to the credit card used in the transaction. Contact our box office on 1300 BIG TOP if you have any concerns.
OZTIX: Perth
Ticket purchasers will be automatically refunded to their credit card from 12pm AEST Monday 10th August. Refunds may take 7 to 10 days to process.
If you purchased tickets through an Oztix retail outlet you must return to the place of purchase to obtain your refund.
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