Ozzy Osbourne cancels Download, Airbourne sign up
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Ozzy Osbourne has announced that he must, unfortunately, cancel shows in Australia, New Zealand and Japan. This follows news of the postponement of the entire UK and European leg of his No More Tours 2 tour on doctors’ orders.
“Ozzy recently developed pneumonia and has spent some time in hospital. Thankfully he is now through the worst part, his doctors have advised that he stay at home to recuperate for a full six weeks with no travel,” says Sharon Osbourne.
Organisers are extremely disappointed to have to bring this news to you, their Download family, however it should go without saying, Ozzy’s health and wellbeing is number one. They wish Ozzy all the best in his recovery and hope he is back to full health as soon as possible.
It is impossible to replace Ozzy Osbourne at any time, but three weeks out from Download there is no chance of them securing an act to replace the headline slot.
They are pleased to announce Aussie hard rock kings, Airbourne will join the Download line up and thank them for joining with such short notice! The scrappy upstarts from Warrnambool - a country town about three hours from Melbourne, announced their arrival with 2007’s Runnin’ Wild, one of the most talked-about and best-reviewed debuts in recent hard rock history. Metal Hammer handed them a Golden Gods Award for Best Debut Album and Classic Rock rightly hailed them Best New Band.
Airbourne further marked their territory with the jaw-dropping follow up No Guts. No Glory cracking the Top 40 in the UK, the Top 20 in Australia and Billboard’s Top 200. After unrelenting global touring that included co-headlining the legendary Wacken Festival and performing on the main stage at Download UK, the band released the critically acclaimed Black Dog Barking into the world.
The album reached #5 in Germany, Top 20 across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand; and Top 30 in Canada and the U.K. Airbourne bring a sound that UK’s Metal Hammer suggests, “takes seconds to memorise and a lifetime to shake off.”
Set times will be announced in the next two weeks, keep your eyes peels!
In light of Ozzy’s cancellation, Download festival will also offer all current ticket holders a merchandise voucher to the value of $45 plus postage and handling available from their online shop at 24hundred.net from 9am AEDT Monday 4 March 2019. Ticket holders must enter their ticket number to redeem the voucher. This voucher is only redeemable online and cannot be redeemed at the event. Voucher is valid for the full Official Event Merchandise range.
This merchandise voucher offer will not be available to new ticket purchasers, only those who have purchased tickets prior to the cancellation announcement on Monday 18 February midday.
Should patrons require refunds, they will be available now until midnight AEDT Sunday 24th February 2019. To request a refund, you’ll need to get in touch with the Ticketmaster Customer Service Team. Please select the “Refund/Exchange” Topic and complete all required fields of the form.
“Ozzy recently developed pneumonia and has spent some time in hospital. Thankfully he is now through the worst part, his doctors have advised that he stay at home to recuperate for a full six weeks with no travel,” says Sharon Osbourne.
Organisers are extremely disappointed to have to bring this news to you, their Download family, however it should go without saying, Ozzy’s health and wellbeing is number one. They wish Ozzy all the best in his recovery and hope he is back to full health as soon as possible.
It is impossible to replace Ozzy Osbourne at any time, but three weeks out from Download there is no chance of them securing an act to replace the headline slot.
They are pleased to announce Aussie hard rock kings, Airbourne will join the Download line up and thank them for joining with such short notice! The scrappy upstarts from Warrnambool - a country town about three hours from Melbourne, announced their arrival with 2007’s Runnin’ Wild, one of the most talked-about and best-reviewed debuts in recent hard rock history. Metal Hammer handed them a Golden Gods Award for Best Debut Album and Classic Rock rightly hailed them Best New Band.
Airbourne further marked their territory with the jaw-dropping follow up No Guts. No Glory cracking the Top 40 in the UK, the Top 20 in Australia and Billboard’s Top 200. After unrelenting global touring that included co-headlining the legendary Wacken Festival and performing on the main stage at Download UK, the band released the critically acclaimed Black Dog Barking into the world.
The album reached #5 in Germany, Top 20 across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand; and Top 30 in Canada and the U.K. Airbourne bring a sound that UK’s Metal Hammer suggests, “takes seconds to memorise and a lifetime to shake off.”
Set times will be announced in the next two weeks, keep your eyes peels!
In light of Ozzy’s cancellation, Download festival will also offer all current ticket holders a merchandise voucher to the value of $45 plus postage and handling available from their online shop at 24hundred.net from 9am AEDT Monday 4 March 2019. Ticket holders must enter their ticket number to redeem the voucher. This voucher is only redeemable online and cannot be redeemed at the event. Voucher is valid for the full Official Event Merchandise range.
This merchandise voucher offer will not be available to new ticket purchasers, only those who have purchased tickets prior to the cancellation announcement on Monday 18 February midday.
Should patrons require refunds, they will be available now until midnight AEDT Sunday 24th February 2019. To request a refund, you’ll need to get in touch with the Ticketmaster Customer Service Team. Please select the “Refund/Exchange” Topic and complete all required fields of the form.
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Halestorm, Behemoth, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes
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Ghost, Rise Against, The Amity Affliction, Anthrax
Halestorm, Behemoth, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes
I Prevail, Converge, Frenzal Rhomb, Luca Brasi
Code Orange, Andy Black, The Fever 333
War On Women, High Tension, Outright
Ruins, Alien Weaponry
plus loads more to be announced!
Sat 9th March - Sydney, Parramatta Park
Mon 11th March - Melbourne, Flemington Racecourse (long weekend)
Optus Perks tickets on sale 9am Friday 21st September until 12am Saturday 22nd September.
General public tickets on sale 9am Wednesday 26 September.
Tickets from Ticketmaster
Standard ticket prices: $189 + BFs
RIP viewing platform experience: Melbourne - $379 + BFs
Take your Download 2019 experience up a few notches. Forget VIP, you can RIP!
* Event ticket to Download Festival Melbourne
* Entry via dedicated RIP Express Lanes
* Dedicated RIP Viewing Platform right next to the Black/Red (Main) stages which includes -
- Dedicated RIP Cloak Room
- An exclusive bar and food offering
- Your own Download official merchandise stand with some limited-edition items
- Exclusive Download Festival RIP laminate
- Re-usable souvenir Download Festival Cup plus complimentary drink
- Your very own plush RIP dunnies
- Complimentary wifi and phone charging stations
- Shade and seating areas
RIP festival bar experience: Sydney - $299 + BFs
Take your Download 2019 experience up a few notches. Forget VIP, you can RIP!
* Event ticket to Download Festival Sydney
* Entry via dedicated RIP Express Lanes
* Dedicated RIP Zone which includes -
- Dedicated RIP Cloak Room
- An exclusive bar and food offering
- Your own Download official merchandise stand with some limited-edition items
- Exclusive Download Festival RIP laminate
- Re-usable souvenir Download Festival Cup plus complimentary drink
- Your very own plush RIP dunnies
- Complimentary wifi and phone charging stations
- Shade and seating areas
Double Down(Load) ticket: $360 + BFs
Need more Slayer? Then why not double down on your Download experience with the Double Down(load) ticket.
With a Double Down(load) ticket you won’t have to miss a thing with discounted general admission entry to both Download Sydney on Saturday 9th March 2019 AND Download Melbourne on Monday 11th March 2019 (Labour Day Public Holiday). It’s a long weekend after all, so why not make the most of Download 2019!
Listen to the 2018 lineup playlist.
Download the app for iOS and Android.
Keep your eyes on Download's website and Facebook page for further info.
Mon 11th March - Melbourne, Flemington Racecourse (long weekend)
Optus Perks tickets on sale 9am Friday 21st September until 12am Saturday 22nd September.
General public tickets on sale 9am Wednesday 26 September.
Tickets from Ticketmaster
Standard ticket prices: $189 + BFs
RIP viewing platform experience: Melbourne - $379 + BFs
Take your Download 2019 experience up a few notches. Forget VIP, you can RIP!
* Event ticket to Download Festival Melbourne
* Entry via dedicated RIP Express Lanes
* Dedicated RIP Viewing Platform right next to the Black/Red (Main) stages which includes -
- Dedicated RIP Cloak Room
- An exclusive bar and food offering
- Your own Download official merchandise stand with some limited-edition items
- Exclusive Download Festival RIP laminate
- Re-usable souvenir Download Festival Cup plus complimentary drink
- Your very own plush RIP dunnies
- Complimentary wifi and phone charging stations
- Shade and seating areas
RIP festival bar experience: Sydney - $299 + BFs
Take your Download 2019 experience up a few notches. Forget VIP, you can RIP!
* Event ticket to Download Festival Sydney
* Entry via dedicated RIP Express Lanes
* Dedicated RIP Zone which includes -
- Dedicated RIP Cloak Room
- An exclusive bar and food offering
- Your own Download official merchandise stand with some limited-edition items
- Exclusive Download Festival RIP laminate
- Re-usable souvenir Download Festival Cup plus complimentary drink
- Your very own plush RIP dunnies
- Complimentary wifi and phone charging stations
- Shade and seating areas
Double Down(Load) ticket: $360 + BFs
Need more Slayer? Then why not double down on your Download experience with the Double Down(load) ticket.
With a Double Down(load) ticket you won’t have to miss a thing with discounted general admission entry to both Download Sydney on Saturday 9th March 2019 AND Download Melbourne on Monday 11th March 2019 (Labour Day Public Holiday). It’s a long weekend after all, so why not make the most of Download 2019!
Listen to the 2018 lineup playlist.
Download the app for iOS and Android.
Keep your eyes on Download's website and Facebook page for further info.