The singer took to social media on Monday afternoon to clarify the situation, saying he was “bed-ridden sick” and could “barely talk, let alone sing”.
“It breaks my heart to even write this, but I have to cancel tonight’s show,” Warren said. “I have tried everything to be able to make this show work.”
He went on to explain that he understood the effort people went through to attend his concerts.
“The fact that so many of you travelled for this one has made the decision even more difficult. I love you, and I hope you understand.”
The promoter said ticket holders will receive an automatic refund to their original payment method within 14-21 days.
If the tickets were transferred, the refund will go to the person who originally purchased the tickets from Ticketmaster.
“Please watch your email for details,” Warren said.
Known for his role in the popular content creator group Hype House alongside Chase Hudson and Nikita Dragun, Warren first started posting skateboarding content to Instagram as early as May 2015.
After continually focusing on his music, the singer earned his first Billboard Hot 100 in 2024 and has more than one billion career streams.
According to reviews, Warren’s two South Island shows went off without a hitch. Tina Law of The Press praised the singer’s “high energy, emotional performance” and “self-deprecating humour”.
According to Rova, Warren “made his way through the crowd towards the stage, high-fiving fans along the way.”
His last New Zealand dates in August 2025 saw such an incredible demand that they were upgraded from the Powerstation to both the Auckland Town Hall and Civic Theatre.