A lot of artists are struggling to sell tickets in Australia and cancelling tours. Charlie Puth is the latest.
This is probably why.
The canceled shows were scheduled in support of Puthâs fourth studio album, Whateverâs Clever!, which arrived in March. Produced by Puth alongside BloodPop, the project blends jazz, soft rock and yacht rock influences and includes guest appearances from Kenny G, Kenny Loggins and Jeff Goldblum.
Absolutely no-one in Charlie Puthâs audience is screaming out for collaborations with Kenny G.
Thatâs a hell of a cross over.
Ed has caved in to the mob out of fear. He couldâve courageously stood firm against them. But he hasnât.
UPDATE
The concert was screened live at Hoyts cinemas nationwide, and it earned more than A$1.1 million at the box office.

Source: Box Office Report: 17 â 20 September 2026 - FilmInk
Patient Zero will be released in USA this Friday.
Details of the encore season, including participating locations, session times and ticketing information, will be announced soon, though fans have been promised a re-edited version of the concert.
Responding to comments in the Sunrise thread
Yeah, I donât think Iâd pay to see it in any form, but would probably watch some of it on TV. He has some good songs, but not enough to make me sit through all the ordinary ones, which outnumber them.
Rod Stewart to retire after one final tour.
The release of âThe Encoreâ edition of Taylor Swiftâs The Life of a Showgirl saw the compilation jumping 22 spots to No.1 on the ARIA albums chart this week. Four tracks from The Encore made it into the top five spots on the singles chart, including Patient Zero at the top.
Olivia Dean is not named as a defendant in the lawsuit.
Birdsville Big Red Bash to end as organisers confirm 2027 festival will be last
An Australian institution Birdsvilleâs âBig Red Bashââ is calling it a day after 13 years providing entertainment at the edge of the Simpson Desert.
The decision to make the 2027 Big Red Bash the event finale follows the cancellation of the 2026 event in March this year after once-in-a-generation outback rainfall inundated the Big Red Bash site.
Powderfinger set to reunite for first major event in 16 years after cryptic campaign
It can be revealed Live Nation is behind the cryptic campaign, understood to be tied to an impending Powderfinger reunion announcement.
Multiple music industry figures have also told this masthead that plans involving Powderfinger are in the works.
Neither Live Nation nor Powderfinger has publicly confirmed the reunion, with details of exactly what is planned still under wraps. It is understood the reunion will involve a concert.
