Lorde announced via Twitter that she would have to postpone for Australia tour due to a severe chest infection.
in case you missed the announcement earlier, i have had to postpone my australian shows because of a nasty chest infection and ..
— Lorde (@lordemusic) April 22, 2014
general ill health. i am so so gutted to have to do this but my parents and my team stepped in telling me i needed a break after being ..
— Lorde (@lordemusic) April 22, 2014
non-stop since the grammys in january. we will 100% be back for this tour (most likely in november)so don't worry about that. i just need ..
— Lorde (@lordemusic) April 22, 2014
Billboard reported that Lorde's Australian tour manager released an official statement which read that the singer needed "immediate rest and recuperation in order to regain complete health and continue touring for the rest of the year."
The decision to postpone part of the tour came as a result of advice from her medical team.
Lorde also released a statement apologizing to fans and letting them know that she would back on the road as soon as possible. "It breaks my heart to have to postpone these shows as the band and I absolutely love playing to Australian crowds, and it was not a decision we made lightly,” she says in the statement. “I know I need to focus on getting better in order to perform at my best. We'll be with you as soon as we can, Aussies," said Lorde.
Reuters added that Lorde had been touring both North and South America and just completed her show at Coachella Valley Music over Easter weekend.