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Drake at Wireless Fest 2025

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Key Takeaways:

• The cancellation impacts 4 exhibits, together with two in Auckland, New Zealand, and one every in Brisbane, Australia, and Sydney.
• Drake is now targeted on his European tour and upcoming solo album, with no new dates introduced for Australia or New Zealand.
• Live Nation cited scheduling conflicts as the explanation for the cancellation, almost 5 months after the unique postponement.

Sorry, Australia and New Zealand, Drake gained’t be returning to finish the postponed stops of his “Anita Max Win Tour.” On Monday (July 28), Live Nation Australia confirmed that “rescheduling within the necessary timeframe was not possible,” almost 5 months after news of the delays first surfaced.

“Drake remains committed to returning and performing these shows when his schedule permits,” a statement from the ticketing firm learn. The 4 scrapped exhibits included an evening in Brisbane, Australia, one other in Sydney, and two back-to-back dates at Auckland, New Zealand’s Spark Arena.

“All purchases for the cancelled shows will receive a refund,” Live Nation confirmed. “The Anita Max Win Tour,” named after the Anita Max Wynn alter ego Drake launched throughout his 2023 year-end Kick livestream, marked his first journey again to Australia in almost eight years.

Of course, Drake has already moved on to his subsequent present run. On July 11, the rapper launched his “$ome $pecial $hows 4 EU Summer Tour” with PARTYNEXTDOOR. As previously noted by Rap-Up, Drizzy honored the late Ozzy Osbourne throughout his remaining Birmingham, England, cease. Unfortunately, on Monday, he needed to postpone the opening date in Manchester, England on account of “unforeseen ferry schedule and travel logistics.”

“The good news is that Drake will now perform in Manchester on Tuesday (Aug. 5), and it’s set to be an unforgettable night. All tickets remain valid for the new date,” the venue assured followers. “We can’t wait to see you there!” The European trek is slated to conclude in September.

Also on the invoice for 2025 is Drake’s subsequent solo album, rumored to be titled Iceman. He first gave followers a style of what to anticipate with “What Did I Miss?” on July 5, adopted by “Which One” with Central Cee a number of weeks later.