Frank Ocean Cancels Tour With Coldplay

 

"I feel like an asshole right now," says singer, who has canceled European festival dates and a 10-city Coldplay stadium tour

 

 

Frank Ocean put an end to his European tour on Saturday, abruptly pulling out of various summer festivals, including Way Out West in Sweden, and a Coldplay stadium tour that would have taken the "Channel Orange" singer to ten major cities starting later this month.

 

"Let me start by saying I feel like an asshole right now," Ocean said in a statement relayed by Way Out West organizers, "but a tough decision had to be made in regard to my schedule over the next months."

 

The Odd Future member, who tweeted from Paris on Sunday morning, offered no specifics on his decision. A rep has not responded to Billboard's request for comment.

 

On Friday the singer cut short a performance at the Oya Festival in Norway after singing four songs, citing vocal problems. A review in theMusic.com.au said the show was "shaping up excellently at the time" of his disappearance.

 

The "Bad Religion" star was scheduled to perform at the massive Way Out West festival on Saturday. Their explanation was equally vague: "Both Frank Ocean and we hoped hoped for the best, but unfortunately he will not be performing."

 

The Coldplay shows were announced in March, well before the explosive success of his debut solo album "Channel Orange," which bowed at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 last month.

 

The dates, beginning Aug. 28 in Copenhagen, Denmark, would have represented some of the biggest venues that Ocean will yet inhabit as a solo artist. The Sept. 2 show would have placed Ocean at the Stade de France and there were other stadium stops on Munich, Prague and Warsaw.

 

At the end of his apology for cutting short his European trek, Ocean sounded contrite, saying he was "Sorry as fu-k, I'll be back if you'll have me."

 

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I wonder what this means for Coldplay's on-stage time, then?

I don't think it means much at this point, either they find a replacement act or they'll just move up the remaining opener.

I'm sure they'll find some replacement.

SH*T! I really enjoyed his album, and was happy to see him in Paris. I hope they do find another act, but I doubt it... They might be happy with only 1, we only had Emeli Sandé in December.

Anyway, I hope Ocean is fine...

I hope they bring on The Pierces!!! I'd love to hear them in Munich! :)

Seriously? So, who will replace him?

I would like Emeli Sandé or Rita Ora

I would like Emeli Sandé or Rita Ora

I prefer Emeli to Rita but any one is good, have you heard her cover of Every Teardrop is a waterfall

I sure hope for a replacement, because the doors open very early for me, 15.30. Standing around for 4 hours until Marina comes on doesn't sound good :dozey:

Bad news. I'm not a big fan, but reviews of his album are very good, so I want to see him live. I hope there will be good replacement.

Sent a question about this to the Oracle. I hope for an answer, since it affects the whole leg...

Frank won't perform in Warsaw and it sucks because I wanted to see him, I love his first album and American R&B stars are less likely to be seen in Poland performing :(

I would like Emeli Sandé or Rita Ora

 

Me too but I would like more Emeli Sande.

Robyn should keep touring with them.

I just hope he changes his mind or they attempt again in the near future.

I don't blame Frank. I wouldn't want to have to hear "Paradise" every night either. :P

I saw Emeli Sandé in August and she was fantastic!!!!

That would be SO GREAT :awesome: if we had Emeli Sandé again :heart:

Frank Ocean is no longer mentioned on coldplay.com... I guess that's it! (yes, I still had a tiny little bit of hope)

I'm kinda waiting for an official announcement from Coldplay. The silent disappearance of one support act from the concert list is quite easy to miss if you don't come on Coldplaying.

Never mind. I've not particularly heard his music anyway. I understand those disappointed with his non-appearance, but we're all going to see Coldplay afterall :D.

 

Not too fussed who replaces him.

August 15, 2012 - submitted by Daniel, United States of America

 

Q. Hello Oracle! How come Frank Ocean has been taken off the upcoming tour dates? Thanks!

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

He hasn't been "taken off"; he's cancelled all his scheduled performances including his own European tour, V Festival and the opening slot with Coldplay.

Anchorman will announce his replacement soon.

\o/

Charli XCX replaces Frank Ocean for European shows

17 August 2012 6:00 pm

Singer to open at upcoming dates following Frank Ocean's withdrawal

 

Following Frank Ocean's recent withdrawal from his support slot on Coldplay's European tour, we're pleased to report that Charli XCX will now be opening at those shows, apart from Paris on 2 Sept. Marina and the Diamonds remains on the bill for all of the dates, as previously announced.

 

Click to read our interview with Charli XCX following her recent North American support dates with the band.

 

Anchorman