The R&B superstar was meant to perform in the country in November and December.

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Global superstar Usher has pulled the pin on the Australian leg of his Past Present Future World Tour.
While there has been no word from Usher, Ticketek have updated their website with a message titled, “Usher’s Past Present Future Tour Cancelled”.
The message reads: “The promoter of Usher’s Australian Tour regrets to advise that the scheduled shows to take place in November/December will no longer be proceeding.
“All tickets purchased (including refundable ticket purchases, if relevant) will be automatically refunded in full to the original payment method used. Customers do not need to take any action.
“Customers who purchased tickets at a Ticketek Agency or using Ticketek Gift Vouchers, have been contacted to the email address of their Ticketek account to request additional information so we can process your refund.
“Customers should allow approximately 30 business days for the refund to appear in their account.”
Those with queries are advised to visit ticketek.com.au for more information.
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The eight-time Grammy winner had locked in a total of 12 shows for his Past Present Future tour, with six in Melbourne and six in Sydney.
The chart-topping R&B artist behind monster hits ‘Yeah!’, ‘My Boo’, ‘U Got It Bad’ and ‘Love in This Club’ was set to bring his visually stunning stageshow to Aussie audiences in November and December with a set list made up of fan favourites alongside cuts from his most recent release, Coming Home.
For full refund information, visit ticketek.com.au.
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