Drake has canceled the remaining dates of his tour in Australia and New Zealand.
The announcement came just hours after the OVO rapper concluded a performance in Brisbane amid rumors of an early end to the tour.
On Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 26, local time, Drake’s representatives confirmed the cancellation of the remaining dates of his tour in the region, citing a “scheduling conflict,” according to Rolling Stone AU/NZ. The canceled shows were part of the sold-out 16-date Anita Max Win Tour. The representatives added, “We are actively working on rescheduling these dates along with adding some additional shows.”
The statement continued, “All tickets for the affected shows will remain valid for the new dates. Refunds will be available for those who prefer, but please note that as these shows are sold out, any refunded tickets will be released for sale.”
“We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. Drake and the entire team have had an incredible time doing these shows and are excited to return soon. We look forward to sharing the rescheduled dates with you as soon as possible.”
Drake’s tour began on Feb. 4 with two nights in Perth, followed by four shows each in Melbourne and Sydney, and two additional dates in Brisbane. Further shows in Sydney and Brisbane were planned for next week, with postponed dates in Auckland, New Zealand, scheduled for mid-March. This was Drake’s first tour in Australia and New Zealand since 2017.
The tour has also been noted for Drake’s generosity toward fans. He previously gave $20,000 to fans in Perth, $45,000 to attendees in Melbourne, and upgraded a pregnant fan to VIP in Sydney, gifting her $30,000. In Brisbane, he promised to cover the cancer treatment of a fan’s mother.
The Anita Max Win Tour is named after a viral moment from Drake’s December 2023 livestream on Kick, where he introduced an alter ego named Anita Max Win, referencing the gambling phrase “I need a max win,” which means hitting the maximum payout on a slot machine.